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Information Minister in Pakistani-administered Kashmir: Five civilians killed and at least 29 others injured in shelling across the border with India

Israeli Army Radio's diplomatic correspondent quoted a senior Israeli official as saying: So he [Trump] decided to cut off contact. That might still change, but that’s the situation right now

Israeli Army Radio's diplomatic correspondent quoted a senior Israeli official as saying: Trump’s circle told him [Dermer] that Netanyahu was manipulating him, and there’s nothing Trump hates more than being portrayed as someone being played

Senior Palestinian official to Al Mayadeen: Meetings between the Israelis, Egyptians, and Qataris are all centered around the Israeli proposal, which does not guarantee an end to the war [on Gaza]

Senior Palestinian official to Al Mayadeen: “Israel” is threatening to expand the ground offensive if Hamas rejects the proposal

Senior Palestinian official to Al Mayadeen: Hamas rejects the Israeli proposal, viewing it as failing to guarantee an end to the war

Senior Palestinian official to Al Mayadeen: “Israel” is sticking to its proposal, and insists there is no alternative offer on the table for negotiation

Senior Palestinian official to Al Mayadeen: The meetings between the Israelis and the Egyptians and Qataris all revolve around the Israeli proposal

The administration was clearly looking for an off-ramp for this campaign against Ansar Allah, NBC News reports, citing US official

Trump's operation against Ansar Allah cost more than $1 billion, NBC News reports, citing US official

A container ship sails off a port in Qingdao in east China's Shandong province on Wednesday May 7, 2025 (Chinatopix via AP)

China’s exports to US fall 17.6% March to April amid trade war

China's exports to the US dropped by 17.6% month-to-month in April, signaling trade tensions and economic strain in Beijing-Washington relations ahead of their upcoming Switzerland talks.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 9, 2025 (AP)

Putin marks 80 Years since victory in Great Patriotic War

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a Victory Day speech, emphasizing unity, resistance to historical distortion, and support for the ongoing special military operation.

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Israeli troops move with APC, armored personnel carrier near the border with Gaza, in southern Occupied Palestine, Thursday, May 8, 2025 (AP)

'Gideon's Chariots' operation in Gaza is doomed to fail: Israeli media

In a scathing editorial, Haaretz criticizes the "Gideon's Chariots" operation in Gaza as doomed to fail, exposing the Israeli military's deprioritization of captive recovery and the rising toll on civilians.

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President Donald Trump, left, greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington (AP)

Trump, Netanyahu aide held meeting before MidEast trip: Axios

US President Donald Trump held a meeting with the top Netanyahu aide, Ron Dermer, on Thursday, amid a growing rift between the Israeli and United States administration.

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An Israeli mobile artillery unit fires a shell from the occupied Palestinian terriroties towards the Gaza strip, in a position near the 'Israel'-Gaza border on Tuesday May 6, 2025 (AP/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Two IOF soldiers killed, six wounded in southern Gaza battles

Two Israeli occupation soldiers were killed and six others wounded in southern Gaza after Hamas resistance fighters targeted a building and a military vehicle in Rafah’s Jenina neighborhood.

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People holding Indian national flags rally's in support of the Indian Army as they celebrate the success of 'Operation Sindoor'; in Guwahati, India, May 8, 2025 (AP/Anupam Nath)

Pakistan launched multiple attacks along India's western border: India

India accuses Pakistan of launching multiple drone and artillery attacks across its western border, intensifying a deadly escalation over Kashmir that has left nearly four dozen dead, as both sides trade fire and global powers urge immediate de-escalation.

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Pakistan launched multiple attacks along India's western border: India

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to welcome his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping before their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 8, 2025, (AP)

Putin prepares to host 80th Victory Day anniversary in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads the 2025 Victory Day parade in Moscow, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s WWII victory, as world leaders gather amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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US President Donald Trump, left, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, center at the Elysee Palace, December 7, 2024 in Paris, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, at the Technology Forum in Moscow, Russia, February 21, 2025 (AP)

Trump calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, threatens imposing sanctions

US President Donald Trump has called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, pledging support for peace talks while warning of new sanctions if the truce is violated.

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Vice President JD Vance listens as President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after announcing a trade deal with United Kingdom in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington (AP)

US won't meddle in India-Pakistan conflict: JD Vance

US Vice President JD Vance says the India-Pakistan conflict is "none of our business," aligning with Trump's America First stance as tensions escalate after the Pahalgam attack.

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Araghchi slams Netanyahu over 'scary' Iran nuclear site claims

Araghchi accuses Netanyahu of attempting to sabotage Iran-US talks with false claims over Iran’s third nuclear site, calling his credibility "in tatters".