France’s recognition of Palestinian state scuttled Gaza truce talks, US’s Rubio says

France’s recognition of Palestinian state scuttled Gaza truce talks, US’s Rubio says

Shorouk Express The decisions to recognize a Palestian state come amid mounting international condemnation of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer describing the “suffering and starvation” in Gaza as “unspeakable and indefensible.” Rubio said in the Thursday interview that those decisions showed Hamas that it was being rewarded…

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Ukraine war: Putin accused of breaching Easter truce as UK calls for full ceasefire

Ukraine war: Putin accused of breaching Easter truce as UK calls for full ceasefire

Shorouk Express Zelenskyy says Russian attacks continue after Easter ceasefire agreement On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch The foreign ministers of the UK and Italy have urged Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire, as…

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin declares ‘Easter truce’ until Monday

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin declares ‘Easter truce’ until Monday

Shorouk Express Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to pause fighting from 6pm today (4pm UK…

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Israel-Lebanon truce in danger after fresh attacks

Israel-Lebanon truce in danger after fresh attacks

Shorouk Express Hezbollah has denied being responsible for the rocket strikes on Israel and reiterated its “commitment to the truce agreement,” Lebanese daily L’Orient-Le-Jour reported. Two people were killed and eight other injured by the Israeli strikes, according to the Lebanese news agency. In a statement, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for restraint and…

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