Qatar's prime minister said on Tuesday Hamas had reacted positively to the latest plan for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.

Israel-Hamas war | US Secretary of state to discuss Hamas' response with Israel

Amidst fear of further escalation in West Asia, the US has stepped up its military action in the region, after an attack on its base in Jordan killed 3 troops. For the past three days, it has carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran-linked targets in the region. While Iran has warned that it will not hesitate it "will not hesitate" to respond in the event of US attacks on its territory.

US plans more retaliation while trying to avert wider war

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, his first stop in a Middle East tour as Washington tries to advance negotiations on a normalization deal between the kingdom and Israel, and make progress on talks for postwar Gaza governance.

Blinken meets MBS in Riyadh amid heightened West Asia tensions

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The US is actively pursuing a second hostage deal as well as humanitarian assistance to Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to West Asia again on his new crisis tour of the region. Blinken seeks to push forward a proposal to halt the devastating conflict in return for the release of hostages. Watch to know more!

Blinken's fifth West Asia visit: Talks with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Israel lined up

The US is actively pursuing a second hostage deal as well as humanitarian assistance to Gaza. In the latest US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan about the Israel-Hamas War.

Israel-Hamas war | US pushes for ceasefire agreement in Gaza

At least seven people across Ukraine have been killed in Russia’s latest overnight attacks on Ukraine with missiles and dozens of drones, said Ukrainian officials.

At least 7 killed in attacks across Ukraine; Blinken, NATO chief warn about dwindling US aid to Kyiv

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Monday that Ukraine’s gains over two years of fighting were all in doubt without new US funding, as NATO’s chief visited to lobby Congress.

Antony Blinken warns against stopping Ukraine aid

'Kyiv's gains will be in jeopardy without aid', says Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday described India as an “extraordinary success story” and said that the policies and programs implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have proven highly advantageous for the people of India.

US State Secretary Blinken Hails India leadership at World Economic Forum

Blinken praises India at World Economic Forum

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday (Jan 10) amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

US backs 'tangible steps' for Palestinian state, Blinken tells Abbas

US top diplomat Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that Israel has agreed on a plan for a UN mission to assess the situation in war-torn northern Gaza to enable the safe return of displaced Palestinians. Blinken said the cost of war on Gaza's civilians is "far too high'' and urged Israel to remove barriers so more essential aid could be allowed into Gaza.

Israel-Gaza war: Israel agreed to allow UN to evaluate Gaza situation, says Antony Blinken

US top diplomat Antony Blinken said Tuesday Israel has agreed on a plan for a UN mission to assess the situation in war-torn northern Gaza to enable the safe return of displaced Palestinians. Blinken said the cost of war on Gaza's civilians is "far too high'' and urged Israel to remove barriers so more essential aid could be allowed into Gaza.

Israel-Gaza war: Blinken's tough talk in Israel, says 'Gaza death toll 'far too high''

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel, again in his quest to prevent the Gaza conflict from growing into a regional conflagration, as the Israeli military said its fight against Hamas would continue all year. Antony Blinken warned Israel's war in Gaza could 'Metastasize.'

Israel-Hamas war: Blinken arrives in Israel in a bid to stop Gaza war spreading

Antony Blinken holds back-to-back meetings with Israeli leaders

Latest in Israel's war on Hamas: Curb civilian casualties, Palestinians to be allowed to return, says US Secy of State, Antony Blinken. Israeli cabinet to vote on the annual war budget for 2024.

Israel-Hamas war: Special ICJ panel to hear allegations of genocide against Israel this week

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is on his fourth visit to West Asia since the Israel-Hamas War began. The top US Diplomat has meetings lined up with various leaders of the region shortly after a touchdown in Saudi Arabia. To know more watch this interview with Military Expert Lt. Col. Daniel L Davis.

Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince, discusses war in Gaza

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is on his fourth visit to West Asia since the Israel-Hamas War began. The top US Diplomat has meetings lined up with various leaders of the region shortly after a touchdown in Saudi Arabia.

US Secretary of State on 5-day diplomatic visit to West Asia

Latest in Israel-Hamas war: Seven dead in West Bank as violent clashes erupt in Jenin following Israeli raid. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Turkey, his first stop in the week-long new West Asia trip. This is US' top diplomat's fourth crisis visit to the region amid escalating tensions. Watch the video to know more!

Israel-Hamas War: Hezbollah says it launched 60 rockets at Israeli Military Base

US State Secretary Antony Blinken is on a visit to the West Asian region from January 4-11 where the top official will travel to Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, West Bank, and Egypt. During his trip, the state secretary will stress protecting civilian lives in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza while also securing hostages release, and sustaining humanitarian aid to Gazans. Watch the video to know more!

US State Secretary Antony Blinken's West Asia trip amid escalating tensions

The US military on Thursday struck a base in eastern Baghdad used by Iran-backed armed groups, killing a commander who had conducted attacks on American forces in Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon said.

US strike kills pro-Iran commander in Iraq, Pentagon says

Some of the Americans who were freed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in a U.S. prisoner swap have landed at a U.S. military base in San Antonio, Texas, a Reuters witness said.

Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap

The strong relationship between the two nations, which has endured despite Russia's military invasion of its neighbour Ukraine in early 2022, has faced pointed criticism from Western leaders in recent years.

China's Xi Jinping says strong Russia ties a 'strategic choice'

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