Mahmoud Khalil says Americans are finally seeing Palestinians as equals
Mahmoud Khalil, held for three months over pro-Palestinian activism, says US opinion is shifting a week before the midterms. His deportation is still sought.
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Iran calls Qatar's new peace ideas unacceptable but talks go on
A senior Iranian official called Qatar's new seven-day draft 'unacceptable ideas', while Araghchi said Iran stays in close contact with mediators.
High-speed train collision near Madrid kills at least 68
Two high-speed trains collided near Urda, south of Madrid, killing at least 68; the transport minister says a Renfe train was cleared to proceed 'in error'.
Pakistan urges US and Iran at UNSC to honour the Islamabad MoU
At the UN Security Council Pakistan urged the US and Iran to honour the Islamabad MoU; Iran said Trump's reported remarks show the deal was never taken seriously.
Cyclone Arnab hits India's southeast coast; no deaths reported yet
Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh with winds up to 125 kph; about 98,000 people were moved to safer areas and no deaths were reported at first.
US war on Iran has cost over $47 billion, Pentagon data shows
Pentagon data seen by Reuters puts the US cost of the Iran war above $47 billion, over 25 per cent more than July's estimate, days before the midterm elections.
Israel's election ends in deadlock as Arab parties gain ground
Exit polls left Netanyahu's bloc and Eisenkot's about level at 51 seats each, short of 61, as Arab parties surged and both leaders vowed to form a government.
Iran warns ships in Hormuz of 'serious damage' if they stray from routes
Iran's armed forces chief said any vessel deviating from Iranian-designated routes in southern waters would face serious damage, as KLM cancelled winter Gulf flights.
Oil prices fall as US-Iran peace efforts ease supply fears
Brent fell on hopes of a US-Iran settlement and talks in Tehran, but Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia kept crude near six-month highs, Reuters reports.
Nobel laureate Machado returns to Venezuela after 10 months in exile
Opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela, though the US-backed transition has largely left her out.
Jordan strikes militants in Syria after deadly church attack
Jordan's air force struck groups in Syria it linked to last week's church attack in Karak, hours after three Jordanian suspects were arrested.
Israelis vote in election that will decide Netanyahu's fate
Israel holds its first election since October 7, with polls showing Netanyahu neck and neck with former army chief Gadi Eisenkot and no clear path to 61 seats.
Makkah pact states hold first talks with Iran in Tehran
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye held their first talks with Iran since signing the Makkah defence pact; Khawaja Asif vowed to defend the kingdom.