Israel-Palestinian conflict
In an act of boycott, Malaysia makes its own ‘McDonald’s’
In over a year, Ahmad’s Fried Chicken has grown to 35 outlets with expectations to reach 110 in 2026
Saudi prince faces big task turning Trump pledges into real wins
The bounty moves Riyadh-Washington relations beyond oil, but falls short of the robust deals Saudi Arabia was pushing for
Indonesia’s support for the Gaza ceasefire: A strategic and moral imperative
Jakarta portrays a rising middle power seeking to shape, not merely respond to, international developments
Trump hails ‘tremendous day for Middle East’ as leaders sign Gaza declaration
Among the potential sticking points are Hamas’s refusal to disarm and Israel’s failure to pledge full withdrawal from the devastated territory
Trump says Gaza war over as Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel
The releases are one of the most important parts of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement
Gaza ceasefire agreement marks a vital first step, but difficult stages await
Durability of US-brokered peace will depend on sustained engagement and careful implementation
Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary as talks held to end Gaza war
ISRAEL marks the second anniversary of the Oct 7, 2023 attack on Tuesday, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US proposed peace plan.
Hamas says ready for peace talks, Trump urges Israel to halt Gaza bombing
HAMAS said on Friday it was ready to start immediate talks on freeing the Israeli hostages it holds and ending the Gaza war, welcoming US President Donald Trump’s call for Israel to stop bombing the P...
Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages but sets conditions
HAMAS agreed to release the last of the hostages from its 2023 attack on Israel, but said the rest of US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan would be subject to negotiation.
Qatar has much to gain from Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Regardless of the outcome, the emirate is poised to leverage its unique position to expand its influence
