Caolán Magee

PM says these are not peace talks and ‘normalisation’ is tied to cessation of hostilities and Israeli troop withdrawal.

Israel says the crucial Rafah crossing with Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians to exit Gaza.

Tunisia opposition says charges are fabricated, as police enforce a five-year prison sentence.

Major-General Horta Inta-a was sworn in as the new transitional president on November 27.

An Israeli drone strike in Khan Younis, Gaza also killed photojournalist Mahmoud Wadi.

US is pushing for a non-aggression pact between Israel, Syria, but Netanyahu has shown little appetite for compromise.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, the Kremlin has confirmed.

Martyrs’ Square became the symbolic backdrop for interfaith solidarity amid the country’s political paralysis.

Nigeria authorises protection for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Dias da Costa, citing ‘imminent threat to his life’.