A Hamas delegation traveled to Egypt on Sunday to begin discussions with Egyptian officials in Sharm El Sheikh regarding the implementation of President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire proposal. The talks will address prisoner exchanges between Hamas and Israel, as well as the disarmament process for Hamas forces. Egyptian representatives will meet separately with Israeli negotiators before presenting findings to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Trump announced on Truth Social that Israel has paused airstrikes in Gaza to facilitate hostage releases under the 20-point peace framework. He warned Hamas must act swiftly or face consequences. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism about securing the...
India secured an 88-run victory against Pakistan on Sunday in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, earning widespread recognition from political figures and former cricket players. The team dismissed Pakistan for 159 runs after setting a target of 247, marking their 12th consecutive ODI win against their rivals and advancing to first place in the tournament standings.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the achievement as a perfect strike on social media, while BCCI President Mithun Manhas highlighted the 12-0 record. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and ex-spinner Harbhajan Singh commended the clinical team's performance.
Kranti Gaud and Deepti Sharma each claimed three wickets, while Richa Ghosh...
The Syrian Democratic Forces reported on Sunday that seven people sustained injuries in attacks by militants linked to the Damascus government as tensions escalate across northeast Syria. The assaults occurred two weeks after the Deir Hafer massacre that claimed eight civilian lives through indiscriminate bombardments of residential areas.
A suicide drone struck a military vehicle near Deir Hafer early on Sunday morning and wounded three SDF fighters, according to a statement from the SDF Media Center. An armed drone later attacked an Internal Security Forces patrol and injured four members, while residential neighborhoods faced random artillery fire that threatened civilian lives and spread fear among residents.
The SDF characterized...
OPEC Plus announced on Sunday that Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six other member nations will increase their production quotas by 137,000 barrels per day for November as the cartel continues its push for greater market share. The group said the eight participating countries decided to implement the production adjustment from October levels after reviewing a steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals reflected in low oil inventories. The increase fell short of analyst expectations as the cartel sought to avoid pressuring prices amid weak demand.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Oman, and Algeria have raised their quotas by more than 2.5 million barrels daily over recent...
President Masoud Barzani met with 110 Kurdish youth from the diaspora on Sunday in Erbil's Pirmam district, according to a statement from his office. The delegation featured 12 participants from Europe. Ismail Kamil, head of the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation, thanked Barzani for his efforts to unite Kurds abroad under a national framework to protect their identity.
Barzani emphasized the need to preserve Kurdistan's culture, language, and identity through diaspora unity. He called for stronger Kurdish representation in diplomatic, political, and cultural spheres both regionally and globally. The president discussed broader Kurdish issues and reaffirmed the Kurdistan Region's dedication to peaceful solutions for Kurdish concerns...
Syrian Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa issued Decree No. 188 of 2025 on Sunday, and the order eliminated several Baath-era holidays while omitting Newroz from the official calendar. The Syrian Arab News Agency reported the decree canceled observances of the Oct. 6 Tishreen Liberation War anniversary, Martyrs' Day on May 6, and Teachers' Day. Al-Sharaa introduced Liberation Day and Syrian Revolution Day as replacements.
Newroz remains excluded from Syria's national holidays, despite its significance as the Kurdish New Year, which is celebrated on March 21. Syrian security forces killed Kurdish demonstrator Suleiman Muhammad Amin Adi on March 21, 1986, after authorities banned public Newroz celebrations near the Presidential Palace...
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with 100 young Kurds from Europe and several foreign participants on Sunday, and the Kurdistan Regional Government confirmed the gathering. Barzani emphasized the diaspora's role in promoting Kurdish rights and urged youth to maintain their culture and language while serving as a communication bridge between host nations and the Kurdistan Region. He encouraged participants to pursue education abroad and become successful community figures.
The prime minister highlighted government reform efforts aimed at strengthening economic infrastructure and building a sustainable future. The Kurdish diaspora numbers between 1.2 million and 1.5 million people worldwide, with Germany hosting the...
A museum in Khanke, Duhok, showcases more than 1,000 folklore items and historical artifacts collected by founder Ivan Haji over six years. The collection features vintage cameras, old telephones, typewriters, farming tools, traditional instruments, and woven textiles that document Kurdish cultural heritage. Haji visited homes throughout the community to gather donations, and residents contributed family heirlooms after learning about his project.
The facility represents the first museum of its kind in the region, and it houses a library where local authors have donated books. Haji transformed his individual vision into a community effort, with people bringing forgotten items from storage to preserve their shared history. The museum...
Iran declared on Sunday that its nuclear cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency has ended after Britain, France, and Germany reimposed United Nations sanctions on Tehran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated the Cairo agreement from last September no longer applies, and European nations will play a reduced role in future talks. The framework had restored inspections after Iran suspended cooperation following Israeli and American strikes on its nuclear facilities in June.
Tehran accused the IAEA of failing to condemn attacks on its nuclear infrastructure despite Iranian compliance with the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Hardline lawmakers urged withdrawal from the treaty, but President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran remains...
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