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Trump’s push for Gulf to pay for rebuilding Gaza faces hurdles

While Gulf states were enthusiastic in endorsing US President Donald Trump's peace plan, they have specific reservations about unconditionally providing funding.

Netanyahu faces vote with coalition weakened by Gaza truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies have denounced the ceasefire agreement, while those in ultra-Orthodox parties are unhappy with the issue of conscription for those in their community.

Egyptian convoy enters Gaza to help recover hostage remains

Palestinians at a charity kitchen in the Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, on Oct 21.

In Trump, families of Cambodian troops detained by Thailand see hope

Kruoch Ya with her son Ros Soveayo in Prey Thom Village in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Oct. 22, 2025. Her husband, Hong Chanvimean, is one of the prisoners of war. In President Donald Trump, families of Cambodian troops detained by Thailand see hope and are expecting he will do for their loved ones what he did for the hostages held by Hamas: set in motion a plan that leads to their release. (Lauren DeCicca/The New York Times)

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 26, 2025

President Donald Trump (centre) meeting with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (left) and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani aboard Air Force One on Oct 25, during a refuelling stop before continuing to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Israeli military says it conducted ‘targeted strike’ in central Gaza

Palestinians walking along a road past destroyed buildings in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip on Oct 25.

Trump meets Qatar leaders on his way to Asia

President Donald Trump (centre) meeting with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (left) and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani aboard Air Force One on Oct 25, during a refuelling stop before continuing to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

France’s used fishing nets find new purpose on Ukraine front lines

French charity association Kernic Solidarites member in charge of logistic Christian Abaziou (right) and its president Gerard Le Duff (left) sort out fishing nets to be sent to Ukraine.

US’ Marco Rubio vows return of all hostage bodies to Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the families of two captives during his visit to Israel.

Russian aerial attack on Kyiv kills two, injures 13, Ukraine officials say

A firefighting helicopter drops water over food warehouses hit by an overnight Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 25, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

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