Hamas Rejects Ceasefire Plan Conditions

Hamas said late Sunday that it rejects new Israeli conditions put forward in Gaza ceasefire-hostage talks, raising concerns there won’t be a breakthrough in efforts to end the 10-month-old war as fears mount of a broader armed conflict in the region.

Leaders Angry As France Detains Telegram CEO

There was outrage Sunday after French authorities confirmed they had detained Pavel Durov, the billionaire co-founder and chief executive of the social media platform and messaging application Telegram.

French Synagogue Rocked By Suspected Terror Blast

French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday there had been another terrorist attack against the Jewish community that left one police officer injured following an explosion outside a synagogue.

Pakistan: Just 12 Jaranwala Rioters Facing Trial After Hundreds Arrested

One year after the devastating Islamic riot against Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan in August last year, just 12 of the more than 300 people arrested are facing trials, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Islamic-majority Pakistan ranks 7 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.

Indonesia Parliament Halts Election Revisions After Violent Protests

Indonesia’s parliament shelved plans to overturn a top court ruling on voting procedures after thousands protested and clashed with riot police in front of the legislature amid mounting concern about the status of democracy in the world’s largest Muslim nation.

US-China Military Standoff In Taiwan Strait

The United States and China came close to a military confrontation Thursday as the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet received a Chinese warning when one of its warships passed through the Taiwan Strait, military officials said.

Extensive Strikes Target Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that it conducted “extensive” overnight airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, targeting weapon depots, buildings used by the group, and a rocket launcher across 10 areas, signaling an escalation in the conflict.

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