Daily News Brief

World marks two years of Israeli genocide as Gaza reels from devastation Hamas, mediators end Gaza talks in 'positive atmosphere' Syria announces results of first parliamentary elections since Assad’s ouster Maduro says Venezuela stopped terrorists targeting US embassy US Senate rejects Republican funding bill as shutdown continues

Hamas delegation arrives in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks Gaza media office: 20,000 children, 12,500 women killed by Israel Hamas denies agreeing to disarm under Trump’s Gaza plan PKK/YPG terror group targets civilians in northern Syria Gaza-bound flotilla 545 kilometres from enclave — Organisers

* Global Sumud Flotilla activists arrive in Istanbul to warm reception * Greta Thunberg tortured, forced to kiss Israeli flag: activist * Hamas accuses Israel of lying about its Gaza withdrawal after killing 70 * Pakistan warns India over provocation risking nuclear escalation * Hamas has proven it is ready for peace in region: Erdogan

* Hamas nods to Trump's Gaza plan, agreeing to free captives * International reactions pour in after Hamas supports Trump’s plan * Israel strikes Gaza despite Trump’s halt orders * US targets suspected drug traffickers in tense Venezuela waters * India will host Taliban minister in first high-level visit

Israel seizes Gaza flotilla, detains 450 activists Hamas weighs Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan Erdogan marks recapture of Jerusalem anniversary White House pressures top universities Netflix loses $15B after Musk’s call to cancel

Israel storms Gaza aid flotilla Türkiye presses for UN reforms Rohingya demand action at UN US intel to boost Ukraine strikes Musk halfway to becoming first trillionaire

Flotilla nears Gaza, faces drone threats Qatar: Trump’s Gaza plan needs work US government shuts down in budget standoff Zelenskyy warns of ‘critical’ nuclear risk Up to 60 killed in Philippine quake

Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention UK Labour Party members vote to recognise war on Gaza as genocide Palestine, Türkiye and world leaders welcome Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan From White House, Netanyahu rings Qatar, apologises for Israel's attack on Doha Saudi-led consortium to buy FIFA-famous video game giant for whopping $55B

Israel destroyed Christian presence in Palestine Oregon sues to block Trump from deploying troops to Portland Hamas slams US plans to appoint Tony Blair to Gaza Global Sumud aid flotilla bound for Gaza approaches Egypt's northern coast Denmark bans all civilian drone flights due to EU summit

* Israel kills 98 in Gaza raids * Colombia’s Petro wants UN HQ moved to Qatar * UN sanctions snap back on Iran * Zelenskyy seeks $90B in US arms * 4,500-year-old treasures found in Troy

* Trump: Intense Gaza talks underway * Erdogan hails UN support for Palestine * Venezuela slams US ‘military threat’ at UN * Iran: Sanctions won’t break NPT commitment * Starbucks to cut jobs, close stores

Trump hails Erdogan as ‘highly respected’ leader in White House talks, pledges closer ties Tropical Storm Humberto forms in Atlantic, could rapidly strengthen into major hurricane Türkiye, Egypt hold first joint naval exercise in the Mediterranean in 13 years Al Shabaab leader among 24 terrorists killed in Somalia Germany's industrial giant Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs in blow to country's ailing auto...

Israel kills 85 Palestinians in Gaza City push Yemen drone strike injures 50 in Israel’s Eilat Erdogan: Türkiye’s green energy tops 60% Syrian leader warns Israel risks ‘new crises’ Stars join protest at San Sebastian Festival

Erdogan at UNGA: ‘In Gaza, there is genocide, not war’ Global Sumud Flotilla faces drones, blasts but sails on Khamenei rejects US nuclear talks Sweden mosque destroyed in suspected arson UN blames Trump aide for escalator stop

"Israel kills at least 35 Palestinians in Gaza" "Trump to denounce recognition of Palestine by US allies at UN" Palestine's Abbas vows elections within year after Gaza genocide Ukraine, Western allies denounce ‘Russian provocations’ at UN Türkiye, Egypt hold first joint naval exercise in 13 years

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill five, including four Americans US calls recognition of Palestine by allies 'performative' Syrian President says blocking sanctions relief amounts to complicity in killing North Korea urges US to drop denuclearisation demands "Egypt says missing pharaoh's bracelet melted down for gold"

* Britain to recognise Palestine on Sunday: reports * Israel asks US to pressure Egypt over Sinai build-up * Trump warns Afghanistan of 'bad things' over Bagram Air Base control * Iran to halt IAEA cooperation after UN keeps sanctions * India says US visa hike could hit IT sector, families

* 15 of 16 Palestinians killed in Gaza were civilians: report * Trump raged at Netanyahu after Qatar attack: report * Pakistan signals more defence deals after Saudi pact * Venezuela urges UN action over deadly US boat raids * Erdogan eyes Trump talks to ease regional tensions

Algeria warns UN after US Gaza veto Iran drops nuclear site resolution under US pressure Syria’s top diplomat visits Washington after 25 years Mexico, Canada team up ahead of USMCA review Syria joins Türkiye’s Teknofest tech show

Israel kills 102 in strikes on Gaza Saudi, Pakistan ink defence pact US orders deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil ABC suspends Kimmel over Kirk comments Israel halts film awards funding

Qatar warns Netanyahu: ‘No one above the law’ Erdogan blasts Israel’s 'state terror' Russia rules out US-Ukraine talks Beirut blast shipowner arrested in Bulgaria Türkiye’s TEKNOFEST takes off in Istanbul

Israel launches ground invasion to occupy Gaza City: report Greek volunteers join Sumud flotilla to break Israel’s Gaza blockade Erdogan meets leaders in Doha on Israel attacks, regional tensions Tesla stock jumps as Elon Musk invests nearly $1B in the company Venezuela is ready for armed struggle against US: Maduro

Fidan: Israel’s expansionist policy fuels regional chaos Flotilla sets sail to break Israeli siege of Gaza Trump pressures Europe on Russia sanctions Japan’s senior population hits record high Türkiye wins silver at EuroBasket

* US top diplomat Rubio visits Israel amid Gaza invasion * Sumud Flotilla departs Tunisia to challenge Israel's Gaza blockade * Nepal sets March elections after naming interim prime minister * US officials meet Afghanistan's Taliban to explore prisoner swap, wider ties * NATO oil buys keep Russia-Ukraine war alive, Trump says

* Over 1M Palestinians remain in Gaza City despite Israeli expulsions * Australia sees surge in anti-Muslim incidents since Gaza war erupted * Denmark boosts its defence with a record-setting arms purchase deal * NATO strengthens its eastern posture amid Russian instrusions * Türkiye beat Greece to reach EuroBasket final