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The Thursday Times brings the globe into focus, delivering clear, comprehensive reporting on pivotal events shaping nations and communities. With The Thursday Times‘ on-the-ground insights and expert analysis, we connect readers to the stories that matter across borders, helping make sense of our fast-changing world.

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, says peace must last

Donald Trump said the U.S. will not use nuclear weapons in the war with Iran, insisting Tehran has already been badly weakened by conventional military force. He also signalled he is not interested in a rushed settlement, saying any agreement with Iran must be durable and lasting.
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U.S. adviser commends Shehbaz, Dar for Pakistan’s peace efforts

A senior adviser to President Trump used a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to publicly praise Pakistan’s role in mediation, regional stability and ongoing peace efforts.
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Israel lauds India’s victory over Pakistan, expresses relief over no victory dedication to Hamas

Israel seizes a cricket match victory to express camaraderie with India, while intertwining geopolitics by voicing relief over Pakistan's inability to dedicate a win to Hamas.
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“The death of Palestinian civilians is completely unacceptable to Russia,” says Vladimir Putin

Russian President Putin voices concerns over Gaza conflict amid recent allegations of Israel's use of white phosphorus, offering mediation as a resort to ease tensions.
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Israel confirmed to be using white phosphorus bombs over Palestine, says Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch highlights grave civilian risks as verified accounts reveal Israel's use of white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
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Irish TD Richard Boyd Barrett voices disgust with Israel, calls for sanctions at Dáil

Irish TD Richard Boyd Barrett criticised Israeli actions in Palestine in a recent Dáil debate, diverging from usual diplomatic stances, and called for sanctions against Israel.
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9 UN workers killed in Gaza airstrikes originating from Israel

Nine United Nations staff members lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip since Saturday, as confirmed by the UN Relief and Works Agency.
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UN Human Rights Council, led by Pakistan, observes silence for lives lost in Palestine

Pakistan led a moment of silence at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, commemorating the lives lost in the occupied Palestinian territory and elsewhere.
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Hamas releases captive Israeli woman and two children amid ongoing conflict

The footage, broadcasted on Al Jazeera on Wednesday night, displayed the unidentified woman and children from behind, with presumed Hamas fighters departing post-release near what could be the Israel-Gaza border fence.
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Zelenskyy likens Hamas’ tactics in Israel akin to Russian warfare in Ukraine

In a fervent appeal at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy likened Hamas' actions in Israel to Russia's aggression in Ukraine
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With no end to warfare in sight, Israel orders a complete takeover of Gaza

In a severe escalation of tensions, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant orders a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip, cutting off electricity, food, and fuel supplies. This drastic action, amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas, raises international concerns as over 123,000 individuals face displacement according to the UN.
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Türkiye’s Erdogan steps forward as potential mediator amid Israel-Palestine hostilities

Türkiye extends a mediating olive branch amidst Israel-Hamas hostilities, hinting at a cautious optimism for diplomatic de-escalation.
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EU divisions surface as Von der Leyen and MEP Clare Daly spar over Israel-Hamas conflict

Amid the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's pro-Israel stance sparks a heated online exchange with MEP Clare Daly.
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Over 2,000 left dead in twin Afghan earthquakes at Herat

The twin quakes, both registering a magnitude of 6.3, occurred within a span of 31 minutes, catalysing a state of emergency across the affected areas in Afghanistan's Herat Province.
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