Gaza ruling body dissolved by Hamas

Gaza ruling body dissolved by Hamas

The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday the disbandment of the governing council that has administered the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, facilitating the establishment of a technocratic committee to oversee the enclave. This action signifies a notable political transition by Hamas, which has governed Gaza since its militants took power from the…

Trump's 250th birthday speech continues after storm delay

Trump’s 250th birthday speech continues after storm delay

US President Donald Trump announced he will deliver a highly anticipated address in Washington on Saturday to commemorate America’s 250th birthday “regardless of circumstances” after inclement weather necessitated the temporary evacuation of large numbers of spectators. Thousands who endured the hottest Fourth of July on record in the capital were instructed to evacuate the National…

Starmer has major strategic issues with Trump's Chagos dig

Starmer has major strategic issues with Trump’s Chagos dig

Yesterday, the prime minister advocated for “calm discussion” with the United States. This morning, he awakens to President Trump embodying a political Catherine wheel: dynamic, erratic, vibrant, and eliciting responses from all directions. Every perspective, particularly about the UK and specifically Sir Keir Starmer. This moment, unprecedented in its significance, presents a substantial strategic dilemma…

Zelensky's latest Ukraine peace plan emphasizes demilitarized zones

Zelensky’s latest Ukraine peace plan emphasizes demilitarized zones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined a revised peace plan that offers Russia the possibility of Ukrainian forces withdrawing from the eastern region, as requested by Moscow. Zelensky provided specifics of the 20-point plan established by US and Ukrainian negotiators in Florida over the weekend, stating that the Russians will respond on Wednesday after the…

If partners ensure security, Zelensky says Ukraine is ‘ready for elections’

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is “ready for elections” after US President Donald Trump said Kyiv was “using war” to prevent them. Zelensky’s five-year presidency was set to conclude in May 2024, but Ukraine’s martial law after Russia’s invasion has banned elections. Zelensky told reporters he will request recommendations to change the law after Trump’s…