Putin, Vladimir
US President Donald Trump has upped the ante in his effort to bring an end to the Ukraine war, imposing punitive tariffs on Russia and India as part of a wider trade war. Trump's executive order, signed following a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow, doubles
Putin, Vladimir
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, pushing for an end to the war in Ukraine before a looming sanctions deadline. However, mixed messages emerged from the talks, with Donald Trump imposing new tariffs on India, a major importer of Russian oil, while also
Putin, Vladimir
President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian leaders in Moscow on Wednesday, marking a last-minute effort to push an agreement for a peace deal in Ukraine. Despite Trump's insistence that he will stick to his Friday deadline, the president indicated that he hopes
Putin, Vladimir
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Moscow, as a 10-day deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine is set to expire on August 8. According to Russian state news agency Tass, Witkoff's visit marks his fifth to Russia
Humanitarian aid
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have faced criticism over the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an aid initiative launched in May, which has been marred by chaos and violence. The US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, and Witkoff visited a GHF site in Gaza yesterday, despite
Humanitarian aid
In a move aimed at addressing the severe hunger crisis in Gaza, Steve Witkoff, President Trump's envoy for peace missions, visited the Gaza Strip on Friday to assess the humanitarian situation and deliver food and medical aid to the people. The visit comes as international pressure on Israel
Humanitarian aid
US envoy Steve Witkoff will visit an aid distribution site in Gaza on Friday, as international outrage intensifies over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the territory. Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East envoy, along with US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, will examine facilities and meet with Palestinians to
Humanitarian aid
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel yesterday for talks over the future of the war in Gaza, as international pressure grows to alleviate the humanitarian disaster in the strip. The White House said the meeting was "very productive" on food and
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with an estimated 37 Palestinians killed and dozens wounded in just 24 hours. The strikes have targeted aid-seekers, including those visiting distribution sites, with many being described as "killing zones". The situation has become increasingly
Arab-Israeli conflicts
In a critical escalation of the conflict in Gaza, at least 91 Palestinians have been killed and more than 600 wounded while attempting to access aid within 24 hours. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 54 people were killed in a deadly incident in northern Gaza on Wednesday, near the
Arab-Israeli conflicts
US President Trump has indicated that Canada's support for recognizing a Palestinian state could complicate trade negotiations between the two countries. Canada has announced its intention to recognize a Palestinian state in September, aligning itself with Britain and France. This move has drawn a reaction from Trump, who
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with at least 91 Palestinians killed and over 600 wounded in the past 24 hours while attempting to access aid. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that 54 people were killed in a shooting incident near the Zikim crossing on Wednesday, and the
