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Netanyahu urges US envoy to be skeptical of Iran in revived nuclear talks

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Somaliland expects Israel trade deal, has minerals to offer, leader says

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi speaks during the unveiling of the Somaliland Mission premises in Nairobi, Kenya May 29, 2025. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi speaks during the unveiling of the Somaliland Mission premises in Nairobi, Kenya May 29, 2025. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

US envoy Witkoff to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu, Israeli officials say

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Romina Amato
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Romina Amato

Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during an interview with the state TV, amid protests, in Tehran, Iran in this screengrab obtained from a video released on January 11, 2026. IRIB/via Reuters TV/Handout via REUTERS
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during an interview with the state TV, amid protests, in Tehran, Iran in this screengrab obtained from a video released on January 11, 2026. IRIB/via Reuters TV/Handout via REUTERS

‘Pride of the entire nation’: Israel holds funeral for last Gaza hostage

A convoy carrying the remains of Mr Ran Gvili, the last hostage to be retrieved from Gaza, in Ramla, Israel, on Jan 28.
A convoy carrying the remains of Mr Ran Gvili, the last hostage to be retrieved from Gaza, in Ramla, Israel, on Jan 28.

Israeli lawmakers to hold initial vote on draft budget as elections loom

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as he attends a session at the plenum of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as he attends a session at the plenum of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Israel to hold funeral for last hostage recovered from Gaza

Police officers salute as the vehicle carrying the body of Israeli police officer, and the last hostage Ran Gvili, kidnapped in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, arrives to the Institute of Forensic Medicine after being found and identified in the Gaza Strip, according to the statement by the Israeli military, in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Police officers salute as the vehicle carrying the body of Israeli police officer, and the last hostage Ran Gvili, kidnapped in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, arrives to the Institute of Forensic Medicine after being found and identified in the Gaza Strip, according to the statement by the Israeli military, in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Israel’s Netanyahu says it would be a ‘mistake’ to hold elections now

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record for the longest time served as Israel’s premier – more than 18 years in total over several stints since 1996.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record for the longest time served as Israel’s premier – more than 18 years in total over several stints since 1996.

Netanyahu says Israel focusing on disarming Hamas, demilitarising Gaza

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to block the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to block the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza.

Israel to seek new security deal with the US: Report

Israeli and U.S. flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Israeli and U.S. flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.