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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 17:00 GMT, May 12, 2025.
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REPORTS
Red Crescent warns humanitarian workers under fire in Palestine
As the genocide in Gaza rages on and military raids in the West Bank intensify, humanitarian workers continue to be deliberate targets.
SYRIA
Jolani proposes Trump Tower in Damascus, peace with Israel for sanctions relief: Report
The head of the HTS-led administration in Syria has offered to build Trump Tower in Damascus, reach peace with Israel and provide US with access to Syria's oil and gas, as he is seeking US sanctions relief, a report says.
IRAQ
UK veterans break silence on ‘barbaric’ killings in Iraq, Afghanistan
Dozens of former members of the UK’s Special Forces have come forward with eyewitness accounts of war crimes committed during the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the execution of civilians, detainees, and even children.
PALESTINE
Israeli minister: Trump’s scheme to expel Palestinians from Gaza ‘still on table’
The Israeli energy minister says US President Donald Trump’s plan to displace residents of the war-torn Gaza Strip “remains on the table.”
POLITICS
‘Tip of the iceberg’: Iran says Netanyahu sabotages release of US-Israeli captive
Iran says the Israeli prime minister’s efforts to sabotage the release of US-Israeli captive are tip of the iceberg.
PALESTINE
German FM calls for Gaza ceasefire, warns Israelis
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on the Israelis to reinstate the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, warning the regime that the Palestinian issue cannot be resolved by "military means."
PAKISTAN
India-Pakistan truce brings respite to Kashmir, but the calm is laced with fear
News of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, following days of cross-border attacks, was met with celebrations in the Himalayan valley of Kashmir, which bore the brunt of the violence.
FOREIGN POLICY
Global markets recover after China, US reach tariff agreement
Global markets have slightly recovered from recession after China and the US decided to reduce reciprocal tariffs by 115%.
ECONOMY
‘Highly significant’: Iran says EAEU FTA will boost trade, economic cooperation
Iran says the implementation of an agreement with EAEU will boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
PALESTINE
Israel kills 33 Gazans in 24 hours as UNRWA warns humanitarian crisis ‘beyond imagination’
At least 33 Palestinians are killed in the past 24 hours in Gaza, as UNRWA warns Gaza’s humanitarian crisis has become "beyond imagination."
PALESTINE
Norway wealth fund divests from largest Israeli fuels company over atrocities in West Bank
Norway's sovereign wealth fund has divested from the largest Israeli fuels company due to its activities at illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
NEWS HEADLINES
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Here are Press TV's news headlines at 09:00 GMT, May 12, 2025.
PALESTINE
Hamas says it will release US-Israeli captive as Tel Aviv stresses ‘not committed’ to ceasefire
Hamas is about to release an Israeli-American trooper in its captivity following a deal with the US that did not include Israel's involvement.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Press TV expands its broadcast to Australia and Oceania region via Intelsat 19
Press TV is now available in Australia and the Oceania region via Intelsat 19, a geostationary communications satellite operated by Intelsat.
UNSCRIPTED
US Western-centric order is over
Our featured guest for this edition of the program is Glenn Diesen, a Norwegian political scientist, analyst, and author.
PERSIAN GULF
Trump set to accept luxury ‘flying palace’ as gift from Qatar’s royal family: Report
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to receive a high-end Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar's royal family to serve as Air Force One.
TURKEY
PKK militant group disbands, ends armed struggle against Turkey: Report
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group reportedly announces its dissolution and the end of its armed struggle.
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