
Yair Netanyahu took to social media to insult the French president after the latter indicated that France could recognise a Palestinian state in June.

Ahmed al-Sharaa visits the UAE on Sunday as his Islamist-led government seeks to reassure Gulf and Western powers of its commitment to inclusive governance.

As Israel continues its brutal bombardment of the Gaza Strip, including targeting a Christian hospital, the enclave's Christians celebrate Palm Sunday.
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Hibatullah Akhundzada claimed enforcing "divine punishment" is central to Islamic governance despite widespread condemnation.

The Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital is out of action after Israeli warplanes destroyed one of its buildings in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri tells TNA that Lebanon failed to reconcile after its civil war, leaving sectarian divisions and unresolved trauma.
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Tensions flare between Algeria and France after a consular officer is indicted in the Paris abduction of opposition influencer Amir Boukhors.
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An Israeli airstrike has destroyed Gaza City’s Baptist Hospital emergency wing, pushing Gaza’s shattered healthcare system closer to collapse.
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Poilievre, echoing Trump, decried pro-Palestinian protesters during his campaign rally, accusing them of 'contributing to the worsening of hate crimes'.
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Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said reaching an agreement will require willingness from both sides, following Saturday's talks.