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US Middle East envoy reportedly proposes 50-day truce extension

US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff has put forward an updated proposal to extend the ceasefire in besieged Gaza by 50 days, The Jerusalem Post reported.

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Columbia University expels pro-Palestine students, revokes diplomas of othersColumbia University expels pro-Palestine students, revokes diplomas of others

The announcement comes as the university reels from pressure after the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, which Trump said would be the first of many.The announcement comes as the university reels from pressure after the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, which Trump said would be the first of many.

Qatar announces initiative to supply natural gas to Syria via JordanQatar announces initiative to supply natural gas to Syria via Jordan

The initiative aims to generate electricity starting from 400 megawatts, with gradual increases by Qatar Development Fund, Syrian media says.The initiative aims to generate electricity starting from 400 megawatts, with gradual increases by Qatar Development Fund, Syrian media says.

Trump asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright restrictionsTrump asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright restrictions

Justice Department's acting solicitor general Sarah Harris says that Trump's order is constitutional because the 14th amendment's citizenship clause, properly read, "does not extend citizenship universally to everyone born in the United States."Justice Department's acting solicitor general Sarah Harris says that Trump's order is constitutional because the 14th amendment's citizenship clause, properly read, "does not extend citizenship universally to everyone born in the United States."

Top Turkish officials meet Syria's AlSharaa in DamascusTop Turkish officials meet Syria's AlSharaa in Damascus

The meeting lasted approximately 3 hours and bilateral relations and regional developments were discussed.The meeting lasted approximately 3 hours and bilateral relations and regional developments were discussed.

Türkiye 'advocates for stability' in South Caucasus: Armenian PM PashinyanTürkiye 'advocates for stability' in South Caucasus: Armenian PM Pashinyan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says representatives of Türkiye and his country are in constant contact, noting the presence of a "very direct conversation" between the two countries.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says representatives of Türkiye and his country are in constant contact, noting the presence of a "very direct conversation" between the two countries.

Big blow to Trump as California court orders reinstatement of tens of thousands of dismissed workersBig blow to Trump as California court orders reinstatement of tens of thousands of dismissed workers

District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco delivers one of the most far-reaching court defeats so far in Trump administration's attempts, led by Elon Musk, to dismantle the federal bureaucracy.District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco delivers one of the most far-reaching court defeats so far in Trump administration's attempts, led by Elon Musk, to dismantle the federal bureaucracy.

US annexation of Greenland will happen, Trump claimsUS annexation of Greenland will happen, Trump claims

President Donald Trump insists the US will annex Greenland, citing national security needs, despite Danish and Greenlandic opposition.President Donald Trump insists the US will annex Greenland, citing national security needs, despite Danish and Greenlandic opposition.

Is this the end of SDF? What lies ahead for SyriaIs this the end of SDF? What lies ahead for Syria

The full implementation of the groundbreaking deal aligns with Turkish security interests while Ankara pledges to uphold Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.The full implementation of the groundbreaking deal aligns with Turkish security interests while Ankara pledges to uphold Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.

'A declaration of war' — Canadians and Mexicans react to Trump's trade war'A declaration of war' — Canadians and Mexicans react to Trump's trade war

America tariff-ied — Everything that's getting pricier for consumers from Trump's tariffsAmerica tariff-ied — Everything that's getting pricier for consumers from Trump's tariffs

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Eid-e-Gulabi: When Holi painted the Mughal Empire in colours of pluralism

From the Mughal courts to Sufi shrines, Holi was once more than just a festival of colours—it was a vibrant testament to India’s syncretic past, where emperors, poets, and commoners alike joined in the revelry of ‘Eid-e-Gulabi.’From the Mughal courts to Sufi shrines, Holi was once more than just a festival of colours—it was a vibrant testament to India’s syncretic past, where emperors, poets, and commoners alike joined in the revelry of ‘Eid-e-Gulabi.’