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Best Proposal "On The Table": Russia's Lavrov Praises Trump's Gaza Plan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview published on Wednesday, said U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for peace in Gaza may be general in approach, but remains the best proposal "on the table" for now.

Published on: 08.10.2025 20:20
Trump Says He May Travel To Middle East This Weekend For Gaza Deal

-President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East this weekend as his negotiators seek to seal a Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire deal.

Published on: 08.10.2025 20:12
Arrest Warrants Against Sheikh Hasina In Enforced Disappearance Cases

He said the charges involving the enforced disappearances were framed under two cases, both of which named Hasina as a key accused, who is now being tried in absentia on charges of committing crimes against humanity.

Published on: 08.10.2025 19:56
Outgoing French PM Says New Premier To Be Named In Next 48 Hours

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, said Wednesday he expected President Emmanuel Macron to name a new premier within the next 48 hours.

Published on: 08.10.2025 19:26
From Humble Beginnings In Jordan To Winning Nobel Prize: Meet Chemist Omar Yaghi

Born into a family of Palestinian refugees in Jordan with little schooling, Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi on Wednesday paid tribute to science's "equalising force."

Published on: 08.10.2025 18:53
'Will Bomb Launch Sites', Warns Russia As US Considers Tomahawk Missiles For Ukraine

Russia will shoot down Tomahawk cruise missiles and bomb their launch sites if the United States decides to supply them to Ukraine and find a way to retaliate against Washington that hurts, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Wednesday.

Published on: 08.10.2025 18:35
Man Who Attacked Manchester Synagogue Claims Allegiance to ISIS

Al-Shamie, 35, was shot dead by police outside the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue in Manchester after he rammed a car into pedestrians, attacked them with a knife and tried to force his way into the building.

Published on: 08.10.2025 18:21
You Get A Call From Sweden. Do You Answer? A Nobel Prize Winner Didn't

For some Nobel Prize winners this year, the news came with a knock at the door before dawn. For others, it was a long-awaited phone call honoring a discovery made decades ago.

Published on: 08.10.2025 18:17
Britain's Storied Conservative Party Faces Uncertain Future, Chief Calls For 'New Blueprint'

The leader of Britain's Conservative Party, once an electoral powerhouse now facing an uncertain future, called for it to return to its roots at its annual meeting, urging the creation of a "blueprint for Britain" based on conservative values.

Published on: 08.10.2025 18:12
Denmark To Ban Social Media For Under-15s

Denmark said Tuesday it planned to introduce a social media ban for children under the age of 15.

Published on: 08.10.2025 18:06
"Warm Welcome" For Keir Starmer In Mumbai As He Lights Diyas Ahead Of Diwali

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer lit diyas in Mumbai on Wednesday, symbolising the deep cultural ties between India and the United Kingdom as the Diwali festival approaches.

Published on: 08.10.2025 18:05
19 US Lawmakers Urge Trump To "Reset And Repair" Ties With India

19 US Lawmakers on Wednesday wrote a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to "reset and repair" India-US "critical partnership."

Published on: 08.10.2025 16:22
'India United Only Under Aurangzeb': Pak's Khawaja Asif's Provocative Remark

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made yet another baseless claim, saying India was "never truly united" except under the rule of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb -- a statement that easily crumbles under the weight of basic historical facts.

Published on: 08.10.2025 15:51
Amid Ceasefire Talks, A Look At Prominent Palestinians In Israeli Jails

Israel hopes the ceasefire talks will lead to the release or recovery of the bodies of the remaining 48 hostages seized during the October 7, 2023 attacks, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

Published on: 08.10.2025 15:39
Russian Strike Seriously Damages Ukrainian Power Plant As Winter Approaches

Russia seriously damaged one of Ukraine's thermal power plants in an overnight attack, authorities said, as Moscow pursued its campaign to deny Ukrainians heat, light and running water as winter approaches.

Published on: 08.10.2025 15:00
Russia Approves Move To Withdraw From Landmark Plutonium Deal With US

Russia's lower house of parliament approved a move to withdraw from a landmark agreement with the United States aimed at reducing vast stockpiles of weapons-grade plutonium left over from thousands of Cold War nuclear warheads.

Published on: 08.10.2025 14:53
Chile's Atacama Desert Flower Could Hold Key To Drought Tolerant Crops

In Chile's arid Atacama, the driest desert in the world, scientists are studying a small, resilient flower that could hold genetic clues to help crops withstand worsening drought conditions driven by climate change.

Published on: 08.10.2025 14:52
8 Dead, Thousands Stranded As Vietnam Floods Bring Rivers To 40-Year High

Record floods submerged streets and inundated homes in Vietnam, leaving tens of thousands of people stranded, with at least eight killed this week.

Published on: 08.10.2025 14:33
Russia Says Momentum From Trump-Putin Meet Fizzled Out

Russia said that momentum towards reaching a peace deal in Ukraine had largely vanished following Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's presidential summit in Alaska, dimming hopes for a quick end to the three-and-a-half-year war.

Published on: 08.10.2025 13:40
Nelson Mandela's Grandson Returns To South Africa After Israel Deports Gaza Flotilla Activists

The grandson of late South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela arrived in Johannesburg after being detained and then deported by Israel.

Published on: 08.10.2025 13:37

News from Arabic Countries

Is the US trying to topple Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro?

US military build-up and strikes off coast in recent weeks.

Published on: 08.10.2025 21:29
Trump calls to jail Chicago mayor, Illinois governor in immigration dispute

Trump slams Chicago mayor and Illinois governor resisting his mass deportation campaign as US troops arrive in state.

Published on: 08.10.2025 21:28
Legal scholars: Genocide label crucial in addressing atrocities in Gaza

Experts argue Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide, surpassing isolated violations of war laws.

Published on: 08.10.2025 21:11
NYC sues social media giants for allegedly addicting children

The largest US city is among more than 2,000 other municipalities pursuing similar lawsuits.

Published on: 08.10.2025 20:40
Deadly building collapse kills 4 in Madrid

Footage shows rescue dogs and workers combing through debris after a building collapse in Madrid killed four people.

Published on: 08.10.2025 20:24
Saudi Arabia down Indonesia; Qatar, Oman draw in AFC World Cup qualifiers

Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 while Qatar and Oman end goalless as fourth round of qualifiers begin.

Published on: 08.10.2025 20:12
Spain’s parliament formally approves Israel arms embargo

The vote, which passes 178 votes to 169, enshrines into law an embargo that has been in effect since the war began.

Published on: 08.10.2025 20:10
Spain approves arms embargo on Israel due to Gaza genocide

Spanish lawmakers have passed a law ending all trade of arms, defence equipment, or technologies to Israel.

Published on: 08.10.2025 20:10
Suspect charged with starting deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire

Police say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht was behind fire that destroyed much of the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.

Published on: 08.10.2025 19:48
Brazil’s beef exports to China surge as Trump’s tariffs shift global demand

Brazil's beef shipments to the US tumble by 41 percent as exports to China grow by 38 percent.

Published on: 08.10.2025 19:42
Activists warn Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes risk regional war

Human rights groups urge Congress to block unauthorised force as fears of wider Caribbean conflict and chaos grow.

Published on: 08.10.2025 18:39
Egypt qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win over Djibouti

Two goals from Salah and one from Adel make Egypt the third African country after Morocco and Tunisia to book a berth.

Published on: 08.10.2025 18:39
Reflections from Gaza as Israel’s war enters its third year

Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid remembers the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza and reflects on her time reporting.

Published on: 08.10.2025 17:55
Manchester synagogue attacker claimed allegiance to ISIS, UK police say

Police said Jihad al-Shamie called emergency services to declare allegiance to armed group as he carried out the attack.

Published on: 08.10.2025 17:53
Somalia embraces Swahili to strengthen East African Community ties

President Mohamud says adopting Swahili 'important for our integration into the region'.

Published on: 08.10.2025 17:52
Jordanian-born Palestinian chemist awarded Nobel Prize

Omar M. Yaghi, a chemist born to Palestinian refugee parents in Jordan, has been awarded a Nobel Prize.

Published on: 08.10.2025 17:43
RSF attack on hospital in Sudan’s el-Fasher kills 12, medics say

The attack by the paramilitary on the hospital wounded 17 others, and is the second such attack in 24 hours.

Published on: 08.10.2025 16:58
Ted Cruz blames Nigeria for ‘mass murder’ of Christians: What’s the truth?

Nigeria is suffering complex security crises, but Republicans in US are eager to paint them as purely religious.

Published on: 08.10.2025 16:53
The objects Gaza’s women refused to leave behind

Palestinian women carry relics from their homes in Gaza, revealing stories of loss and survival.

Published on: 08.10.2025 16:50
‘Buckle up’: IMF chief warns of economic uncertainty

IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva says 'uncertainty is the new normal' as tariffs weigh on the global economy.

Published on: 08.10.2025 16:29
Al Jazeera chief urges better protection for journalists in conflict zones

Al Jazeera Director General Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani says 'protecting journalists is protection of the truth.'

Published on: 08.10.2025 16:06
Israel’s national security minister urges ‘complete victory’ over Hamas

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for “total victory" in Gaza in a video posted to X.

Published on: 08.10.2025 15:46
What kind of future does Gaza face, if Israel ends its war on it?

Palestinians in Gaza face monumental challenges to rebuilding their homeland and lives once Israel's genocide ends.

Published on: 08.10.2025 15:43
Starmer leads 125-strong delegation to India in bid to ‘turbocharge’ trade

The UK leader wants the trade mission, Britain's largest ever to India, to build on a recent deal between the countries.

Published on: 08.10.2025 15:20
US Attorney General grilled on Epstein case and bias claims

US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced heated questioning in the Senate over the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Published on: 08.10.2025 15:13