Disarming ‘a red line’ amid Gaza truce impasse, says Hamas leader – Middle East crisis live | Gaza

Hamas leader says disarming ‘a red line’ amid Gaza truce impasse Hamas leader Sami Abu Zuhri told AFP Tuesday that disarming is a red line for his movement and other Palestinian militant groups in negotiations to extend the fragile Gaza ceasefire. “Any talk about the resistance’s weapons is nonsense. The resistance’s weapons are a red … Read more

Ukraine can maintain frontline, says its PM, after Trump puts military aid on hold – Europe live | Ukraine

Ukraine PM Shmyhal: ‘Our military and government have the tools to maintain situation on frontline’ Reuters is carrying further quotes from Ukraine’s prime minister Denys Shmyhal, who said that his country was ready to sign a minerals deal with the US. The Donald Trump administration has been attempting to persuade Ukraine to provide it with … Read more

‘Be prepared’: Tropical Cyclone Alfred changes direction and heads towards Queensland coast | Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has made a dramatic right turn, and is now “heading towards the Queensland coast”, the state’s premier has warned. Alfred had been gradually heading in a generally southerly direction for 12 days, but changed course on Tuesday as expected. “Tropical Cyclone Alfred has just changed direction and is now heading towards the … Read more

Aid to Kyiv being reviewed to ensure country is ‘committed’ to goal of peace deal – as it happened | Trump administration

US is pausing military aid to Ukraine – White House The United States is pausing military aid to Ukraine, days after US President Donald Trump clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, a White House official confirmed with Reuters on Monday. The official said the US is pausing and reviewing aid to … Read more

Father of hostage still in Gaza accuses Netanyahu of ‘stalling’ Hamas deal | Benjamin Netanyahu

The father of an Israeli hostage has said Benjamin Netanyahu is “stalling” the deal with Hamas that could lead to the return of his son from Gaza. Speaking at the Israeli embassy in central London, Yehuda Cohen, father of 20-year-old Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen, said: “There is a deal on the table. “The only thing … Read more

US suspends all military aid to Ukraine in wake of Trump-Zelenskyy row | Ukraine

The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in crucial shipments as the White House piles pressure on Ukraine to sue for peace with Vladimir Putin. The decision affects deliveries of ammunition, vehicles, and other equipment including shipments agreed to when Joe Biden was president. It comes after … Read more