Hamza Hendawi

The Palestinian armed group may join negotiations if mediators outline a plan of action based on proposals announced by President Biden, sources say

Army chief Gen Al Burhan has doubled down on his refusal to send delegates

US says negotiations will go ahead even if army delegation fails to attend

Western diplomats travelling to the region in last-minute push to avert major escalation

US special envoy to Sudan says peace efforts will begin on August 14 in Geneva and hopes an Al Burhan military delegation will attend

Militant group also seeking US guarantees for ceasefire

Sources say Hamas expected to join first negotiations since assassination of its political leader, but differences with Israel remain over hostage and prisoner swap and return of displaced Gazans

Comments by the head of Sudan's delegation throw into doubt whether Armed Forces will take part in next round

The country plans to bring inflation below 10 per cent by end of 2025 or beginning of 2026

New Hamas leader defines his position in written messages and voice notes following surprise appointment

Surprise move reinforces military wing of Palestinian faction and is expected to complicate negotiations with Israel

US Secretary of State Blinken urges Sudanese leader to participate in this month's talks in Switzerland

Egyptian officials inform Israeli delegation of limited involvement amid regional threats

Sources say fate of negotiations is uncertain, as US President raises concerns over growing regional tension

The Prime Minister is set to address US Congress ahead of ceasefire talks between mediators in Doha, sources say.