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Trump Prioritizes Gaza Reconstruction Over Two-State Solution

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump on Monday refrained from supporting a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, emphasizing that his primary concern is focused on the rehabilitation of the Gaza Strip. "I'm talking about something...

Madagascar President Seeks Sanctuary Following an Attempt on His Life

(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina announced Monday that he was taking refuge in a “safe space” following an “attempt on his life,” amid escalating political turmoil marked by weeks of intense anti-government protests. In a live...

Trump says Pakistan, India would have peaceful ties

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Monday that Pakistan and India will maintain peaceful relations, saying the two South Asian neighbors are “going to live very nicely together.” The statement came during the signing ceremony...

Defining and stabilizing Lebanon’s borders

The below article is part of the series "Seizing Lebanon's Moment," a joint initiative with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). The contributors to this series — who comprise top scholars, policymakers, and...

Trump Expresses Doubt About Going to Heaven

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump implied that it is improbable he will find a place in heaven, despite his attempts to mediate peace between Israel and Hamas. While traveling aboard Air Force One to Israel on Sunday, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked...

Trump is not hopeful about going to heaven

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump expressed doubt over whether he will enter heaven, even as he takes credit for mediating a resolution between Israel and Hamas. While traveling to Israel on Air Force One on Sunday, Trump was asked if ending the...

Hamas refutes claims of agreeing to surrender its arms

(MENAFN) The Palestinian group Hamas has rejected media claims that it agreed to hand over its weapons as part of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, according to reports. Earlier reports suggested that Hamas had consented to transfer its arms...

Six Palestinians get killed by IDF’s shooting in Gaza

(MENAFN) Israeli forces fired on Palestinians in northern Gaza on Tuesday after reports of individuals approaching troops near the ceasefire boundary, resulting in at least six deaths, according to local health authorities. The Israeli military...

Time Magazine’s Trump Cover Draws Criticism

(MENAFN) Time magazine has come under scrutiny for its latest cover featuring U.S. President Donald Trump, which sharply diverges from how it previously portrayed former Democratic leader Joe Biden. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria...

Sanchez says peace doesn’t mean Gaza genocide will go without penalty

(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday that any lasting peace in Gaza must include justice for victims and accountability for those responsible for atrocities. “Peace cannot mean forgetting; it cannot mean impunity,” Sanchez...

Israel Plans Beginning Indirect Prisoner Swap Talks with Hamas

(MENAFN) Israel announced on Sunday that a diplomatic delegation will head to the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday to engage in indirect discussions with Hamas concerning a potential prisoner exchange, as outlined in US...

Trump hails Turkey’s efforts in Gaza truce

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump on Sunday commended Türkiye for its involvement in reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, singling out President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his significant contribution and regional influence. “Turkey was fantastic too....

Erdogan, Starmer discuss Gaza situation, local, global issues

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that a lasting peace in Gaza can only be achieved through a two-state solution, urging stronger international efforts toward that goal during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir...

Trump Says He Is Not “Heaven-Bound”

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump cast doubt on his chances of reaching heaven even as he works to mediate peace between Israel and Hamas. While flying to Israel on Air Force One Sunday, a correspondent asked Trump if ending the Gaza war might...

Trump does not like his picture on Time’s cover

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has criticized TIME magazine’s latest cover accompanying a story that praised his efforts in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The magazine’s Monday edition highlighted the Gaza truce as Trump’s...

Biden, Clinton praise Trump’s efforts in Gaza peace agreement

(MENAFN) Former US presidents Bill Clinton and Joe Biden have publicly commended President Donald Trump for his involvement in brokering a ceasefire and prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. “I’m grateful that a ceasefire has taken hold,...

Trump jokes about not going to heaven despite his efforts in Gaza war

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump suggested on Sunday that he might not end up in heaven, even after his recent efforts to broker peace between Israel and Hamas. During a conversation aboard Air Force One en route to Israel, a journalist asked...

Pakistan, Malaysia reaffirm their stance on supporting Palestinians

(MENAFN) Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his country’s firm support for the Palestinian cause on Tuesday, emphasizing that the freedom, dignity, and well-being of Palestinians are “a primary concern for Pakistan.” Speaking...

Carpet and flooring industry unites in Istanbul: ICFE kicks off in January

ISTANBUL, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Now in its third edition, the International Carpet & Flooring Expo (ICFE) — previously known as CFE, has rapidly established itself as one of the most important meeting points for the sector worldwide....

Iran Labels U.S. as Top Terrorism Sponsor

(MENAFN) Iran strongly refuted what it described as “baseless claims” made by U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, criticizing Washington and labeling it "the largest sponsor of terrorism.” The remarks came in response to statements made by...