Russia faces mounting challenges including stalled Ukraine operations, economic decline to one percent growth, diminished international influence evidenced by fewer parade attendees, and weakening control over former Soviet states like Armenia pivoting westward toward Europe.
Mahmoud Abbas
Lebanese authorities detain former Palestinian ambassador Ashraf Dabbour on corruption charges at Beirut airport.
President Abbas met King Abdullah II to discuss Palestinian developments and mutual concerns.
Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a success
Abbas loyalists won most Palestinian municipal election seats, including some in Gaza.
Over 500,000 Palestinians voted in local elections in the West Bank and parts of Gaza.
Palestinians voted in local elections in the West Bank and part of Gaza, a largely symbolic pilot election.
Low turnout as Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war
Pro-Hamas Candidates To Contest Gaza's First Poll Of Any Kind Since 2006
Pro-Hamas candidates will contest Gaza's first poll since 2006 in municipal elections.
The Palestinian national movement faced deepening fragmentation and institutional collapse before October 7, 2023, when Hamas's attack intensified an existing crisis into potential existential catastrophe, leaving Palestinians without unified strategy or viable alternatives for achieving self-determination.
The EU hosts Palestinian leader to discuss security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank with over 60 nations.
Why the Israel-Palestine Conflict Remains Unresolved
France arrests suspect Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra over 1982 Jewish restaurant attack.
Multiple countries congratulate Vietnam's new leaders, including the US, Cuba, and Belarus, on their new roles and express desire to strengthen bilateral ties.
Palestinians protested and struck against Israel's death penalty law. The strike was called by President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party.
Israel passed a law imposing the death penalty on those convicted of 'terrorist murder'. The law is seen as targeting Palestinians. It was approved despite international opposition.
China's 100-mln-USD assistance to help reduce suffering of Palestinian people: spokesperson
Gaza remains in rubble six months after a ceasefire with little hope for its people's future.
What is the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?
Loyalists of President Abbas win most Palestinian municipal election seats in Gaza and the West Bank.
Palestinians voted in local elections, including Gaza, for the first time in two decades, with low turnout reported.
Palestinians voted in local elections in the West Bank and part of Gaza, a largely symbolic pilot election.
Palestinians voted in local elections in the West Bank and part of Gaza on Saturday.
Local elections in the West Bank and part of Gaza could test public trust
Egypt’s Role in Gaza and Its Relations With Israel
Over 60 nations convened in Brussels Monday for peace talks on Gaza and the West Bank, as the EU seeks renewed diplomatic influence after Hungary's leadership change weakens Netanyahu's bloc support.
The EU hosted over 60 nations in Brussels to discuss Middle East peace with Palestinian PM Mustafa, as European leaders seek regional relevance while debating stronger measures against Israel amid Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
The EU hosts Palestinian leader to discuss security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank.
Hamas, Gaza factions say UN resolution undermines ‘national will’
Israel secretly approved over 30 new settler outposts in the occupied West Bank last month.
Palestinians in the reoccupied West Bank held a general strike to protest Israel's law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners. The UN special rapporteur, Francesca Albanese, called the law a 'shame'.
The Israeli Parliament approved the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights denounced this as a 'war crime'.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will meet. They are scheduled to discuss geopolitics. The meeting is set for Friday.
The Palestinian Authority deceived France and the EU by continuing $156 million in annual payments to imprisoned terrorists and their families through renamed mechanisms, despite public commitments to end such stipends, yet French and EU aid continues flowing.
Over 60 nations convened in Brussels for Gaza peace talks as the EU seeks greater Middle East diplomatic influence following Hungary's leadership change, enabling EU members critical of Israel to advance pressure on Netanyahu's government.
Palestinians vote in local elections in West Bank and part of Gaza
Palestinian authorities deemed local elections in Gaza and the West Bank a success.
Palestinians voted in Gaza and West Bank local elections for the first time in decades, with 53.4% overall turnout.
Palestinians voted in local elections in the West Bank and part of Gaza on Saturday.
Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
Palestinians voted in Gaza's first election in two decades despite Israel blocking materials.
Marwan Barghouti could lead Palestine's democratic renewal, his son claims.
EU High Representative Kallas claims Europe is the Palestinian people's biggest supporter, yet the bloc has protected Israel's Gaza operations, prioritized dialogue over humanitarian aid, and backed the two-state paradigm while Palestinians face displacement and genocide.
Over 60 nations convened in Brussels with Palestinian leadership to discuss security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank, as the EU seeks renewed diplomatic influence amid regional crises and Hungary's political shift away from Netanyahu's alignment.
Over 60 nations convened in Brussels with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa to discuss Gaza and West Bank stability, as the EU, largest Palestinian Authority donor, seeks diplomatic influence amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence and humanitarian crisis.
Palestinian leader Barghouti endures ‘violent’ assaults in Israeli prisons
Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti faces violent assaults in Israeli prisons.
Eight Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel's new death penalty law. The law makes death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks.
Australia criticises Israel's death penalty law. The law targets Palestinians, though technically applies to Jewish Israelis.
