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Middle East latest: 2 killed in an Israeli strike in the West Bank, Palestinians say
Read full article: Middle East latest: 2 killed in an Israeli strike in the West Bank, Palestinians sayPalestinian health workers say an Israeli strike on a built-up refugee camp in the occupied West Bank has killed two people as a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip entered a third day.
Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Australian Open semifinals as she seeks a third title in a row
Read full article: Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Australian Open semifinals as she seeks a third title in a rowAryna Sabalenka’s bid for a third consecutive Australian Open championship will continue after she got past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a surprisingly difficult quarterfinal.
South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree in his first public appearance since his arrest
Read full article: South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree in his first public appearance since his arrestSouth Korea’s impeached president has denied that he ordered the military to drag lawmakers out of the National Assembly to prevent them from voting to reject his martial law decree last month, as he appeared for the first time before the Constitutional Court that will determine his fate.
Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Java island leave 17 dead and 8 missing
Read full article: Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Java island leave 17 dead and 8 missingIndonesian rescuers have recovered the bodies of at least 17 people who were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java.
Dozens of firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff and celebrity
Read full article: Dozens of firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff and celebrityDozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials from broadcaster Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most famous TV hosts.
At least 66 dead, 51 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey
Read full article: At least 66 dead, 51 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in northwestern TurkeyTurkey’s interior minister says a fire that broke out at a hotel at a popular ski resort has killed at least 66 people.
Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here's what may happen next
Read full article: Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here's what may happen nextU.S. President Donald Trump has used one of the flurry of executive actions that he issued on his first day back in the White House to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization for the second time in less than five years.
Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump's comments on canal
Read full article: Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump's comments on canalU.S. President Donald Trump’s insistence that he wants to have the Panama Canal back under U.S. control is feeding nationalist sentiment and worry in Panama, home to the critical trade route and a country familiar with U.S. military intervention.
Stefanik will face questions about wars and nukes at confirmation hearing to be UN ambassador
Read full article: Stefanik will face questions about wars and nukes at confirmation hearing to be UN ambassadorRep. Elise Stefanik is likely to face questions at her confirmation hearing to become the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations about her lack of foreign policy experience, her strong support for Israel and her views on funding the U.N. The fourth-ranking member of the U.S. House, she was elected to Congress in 2015 as a moderate Republican and is leaving a decade later as one of President Donald Trump’s most ardent allies.
Trump seeks to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
Read full article: Trump seeks to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizationsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order saying the United States will designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, a move that could push a militarized agenda for the border and Latin America.
Trump vexes New Zealanders by claiming one of their proudest historical moments for America
Read full article: Trump vexes New Zealanders by claiming one of their proudest historical moments for AmericaU.S. President Donald Trump's declaration in an inauguration speech that Americans “split the atom” prompted vexed social media posts on Tuesday by New Zealanders, who said the achievement belonged to a pioneering scientist revered in his homeland.
Stock market today: Global shares trade mixed in a muted reaction to the U.S. inauguration
Read full article: Stock market today: Global shares trade mixed in a muted reaction to the U.S. inaugurationGlobal shares are mixed in a muted reaction to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, while U.S. futures have advanced.
Same-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand after historic law
Read full article: Same-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand after historic lawIt is a big day many in Thailand's LGBTQ+ community have long been waiting for, as couples celebrate a law giving them the same legal rights as married heterosexuals.
Coco Gauff says she has more work to do after loss to Badosa at the Australian Open. Sabalenka wins
Read full article: Coco Gauff says she has more work to do after loss to Badosa at the Australian Open. Sabalenka winsCoco Gauff has lost in the Australian Open quarterfinals to Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-4.
Colombia's president will declare an emergency over deadly ELN attacks in the northeast
Read full article: Colombia's president will declare an emergency over deadly ELN attacks in the northeastColombian President Gustavo Petro says he will declare an emergency over the guerrilla attacks in the northeast that have killed dozens of people and forced thousands to flee.
Trump signs executive order directing US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement — again
Read full article: Trump signs executive order directing US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement — againPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the United States to again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.
Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican
Read full article: Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by VaticanPope Francis has taken the remarkable step of dissolving a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae.
Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
Read full article: Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes officeFrench President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to “wake up” and spend more on defense, in a speech to the French military as Donald Trump returns to power.
Italian journalist detained in Iran says she expected to be held longer and praises Musk's role
Read full article: Italian journalist detained in Iran says she expected to be held longer and praises Musk's roleAn Italian journalist detained in Iran whose fate became intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer wanted by the United States says she assumed she would have been held much longer.
Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say
Read full article: Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police saySouth African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers after resurfacing from a disused mine in South Africa where dozens of miners died and 246 were rescued last week.
Giorgio Armani shines at Milan Fashion Week with shimmering menswear collection
Read full article: Giorgio Armani shines at Milan Fashion Week with shimmering menswear collectionGiorgio Armani’s menswear collection previewing on the final day of Milan Fashion Week was all about catching the light, which the 90-year-old designer achieved with shimmering textiles and a smattering of crystals.
A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears
Read full article: A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fearsTanzania’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease, a highly infectious virus which can be fatal in more than 88% of cases without treatment.
Yemen's Houthis signal they'll now limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to Israeli ships
Read full article: Yemen's Houthis signal they'll now limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to Israeli shipsYemen’s Houthi rebels have signaled they will limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to only Israeli-affiliated ships as a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip takes hold.
Novak Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open
Read full article: Novak Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian OpenNovak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.
Vice President Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration, is a trusted adviser to Xi
Read full article: Vice President Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration, is a trusted adviser to XiVice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping.
Middle East latest: Released Israeli hostage says she has 'returned to life'
Read full article: Middle East latest: Released Israeli hostage says she has 'returned to life'One of the Israeli hostages freed on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire said Monday in her first comments since being released that she has “returned to life.”.
Bitcoin soars past $109,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump
Read full article: Bitcoin soars past $109,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by TrumpThe price of bitcoin has surged to over $109,000 just hours ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by him soon after he takes office.
8 people die in a fire at a home for the elderly in Serbia, officials say
Read full article: 8 people die in a fire at a home for the elderly in Serbia, officials saySerbian officials say eight people have died in a fire at a home for older people on the outskirts of the capital that is suspected of being set by a resident.
There's a screw loose at the Australian Open: Sinner's win over Rune was delayed by a net problem
Read full article: There's a screw loose at the Australian Open: Sinner's win over Rune was delayed by a net problemThe screw holding the net in place at the Australian Open’s main stadium has been jarred loose during defending champion Jannik Sinner’s fourth-round victory over Holger Rune.
Stock market today: Asian shares gain and bitcoin hits a record high ahead of U.S. inauguration
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares gain and bitcoin hits a record high ahead of U.S. inaugurationWorld shares are higher ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, while bitcoin surged to a record high.
Teen pleads guilty to murder in stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England
Read full article: Teen pleads guilty to murder in stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in EnglandA teen has pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England last summer.
Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama
Read full article: Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor WembanyamaOfficially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday.
Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, anti-poverty group says as the elites prepare for another Davos
Read full article: Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, anti-poverty group says as the elites prepare for another DavosBillionaire's wealth has grown faster last year, and now the world can expect at least five trillionaires within a decade, even as the number of people in poverty has barely budged since 1990.
Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials say
Read full article: Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials sayU.S. officials say the Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio — expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state — meets with the foreign ministers of India, Japan and Australia.
Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion death toll rises to 86, with 55 others injured
Read full article: Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion death toll rises to 86, with 55 others injuredThe death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 86, the country’s emergency response agency said.
At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says
Read full article: At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official saysA Colombian official says more than 80 people have been killed in the country’s northeast region following failed attempts by the government to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
Read full article: How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threatIf it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time.
Palestinians trek across rubble to return to their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes hold
Read full article: Palestinians trek across rubble to return to their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes holdEven before the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was fully in place, Palestinians in the war-battered Gaza Strip began to return to the remains of the homes they had evacuated during the 15-month war.
Broadcaster apologizes after Novak Djokovic refuses post-match TV interview at the Australian Open
Read full article: Broadcaster apologizes after Novak Djokovic refuses post-match TV interview at the Australian OpenA broadcaster has apologized after Novak Djokovic declined to do a customary post-match on court interview at the Australian Open to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the host TV network.
Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister who resigned from Netanyahu's Cabinet?
Read full article: Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister who resigned from Netanyahu's Cabinet?Israel’s far-right national security minister resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet to express his disapproval of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Disneyland Paris touts spectacular nighttime show using Paris Games laser technology
Read full article: Disneyland Paris touts spectacular nighttime show using Paris Games laser technologyA cutting-edge nighttime show at Disneyland Paris is heralding a bold new chapter for Europe’s most-visited theme park.
Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians
Read full article: Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox ChristiansThousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of frozen lakes and rivers, have been forced to cancel their traditional ceremonies due to unusually warm winter temperatures.
Taliban deputy tells leader there is no excuse for education bans on Afghan women and girls
Read full article: Taliban deputy tells leader there is no excuse for education bans on Afghan women and girlsA senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls.
US rejects Venezuelan President Maduro's reelection, but keeps financial lifeline for his government
Read full article: US rejects Venezuelan President Maduro's reelection, but keeps financial lifeline for his governmentIn 2022, the White House granted Venezuela a financial lifeline “to support the restoration of democracy” after President Nicolás Maduro promised to work toward an open presidential election, granting U.S. energy giant Chevron a permit to pump and export Venezuelan oil despite sanctions.
An imprisoned Nobel laureate underscores human rights abuses in Belarus
Read full article: An imprisoned Nobel laureate underscores human rights abuses in BelarusAles Bialiatski, a human rights advocate who won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, is serving a 10-year prison sentence in Belarus and is one of hundreds of its political prisoners.
As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners
Read full article: As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisonersDozens of Palestinian prisoners have been freed by Israel after three hostages left Hamas captivity in an exchange that took place after 15 months of collective grief and anxiety.
South Korea's impeached president is arrested over martial law declaration and his supporters riot
Read full article: South Korea's impeached president is arrested over martial law declaration and his supporters riotSouth Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been formally arrested, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul.
Biden's departing UN envoy says US rivals will fill the vacuum if Trump abandons global leadership
Read full article: Biden's departing UN envoy says US rivals will fill the vacuum if Trump abandons global leadershipThe outgoing U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says she watched America’s leadership diminish in the world during Donald Trump’s first presidency and saw China fill the vacuum.
TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on Trump’s promised executive order
Read full article: TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on Trump’s promised executive orderTikTok says it’s restoring service to users in the United States just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
Read full article: Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputeSoutheast Asian foreign ministers met this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
What to know about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
Read full article: What to know about the ceasefire between Israel and HamasThe ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Sunday, pausing the devastating 15-month war between Israel and the militant Hamas group in the Gaza Strip.
Why are lone homes left standing after the fires? It's not entirely luck
Read full article: Why are lone homes left standing after the fires? It's not entirely luckEmails and videos of burned buildings in Los Angeles versus those still standing have been flying back and forth among architects, builders and fire safety specialists around the world.
Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital tied to 1988 mass executions
Read full article: Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital tied to 1988 mass executionsIranian officials say a man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Tehran, both of whom allegedly took part in the mass execution of dissidents in 1988.
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire set to start 8:30 am Sunday after 15 months of war
Read full article: Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire set to start 8:30 am Sunday after 15 months of warQatar says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT) on Sunday.
Russian attack kills at least 3 in Kyiv as Ukrainian drone strikes set Russian fuel stores alight
Read full article: Russian attack kills at least 3 in Kyiv as Ukrainian drone strikes set Russian fuel stores alightA Russian barrage of drones and missiles left at least three people dead in Ukraine’s capital, while industrial sites in Russia were set ablaze by Ukrainian strikes.
Trump vowed to end the war in Ukraine quickly but Moscow and Kyiv are digging in before any talks
Read full article: Trump vowed to end the war in Ukraine quickly but Moscow and Kyiv are digging in before any talksPresident-elect Donald Trump has pledged to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, but as he prepares to take office, peace seems as elusive as ever.
UN announces new plan to counter the surge in antisemitism
Read full article: UN announces new plan to counter the surge in antisemitismThe United Nations has announced new actions to counter the surge in antisemitism, including encouraging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes and discrimination.
South Korea's impeached president is arrested over a martial law declaration as his supporters riot
Read full article: South Korea's impeached president is arrested over a martial law declaration as his supporters riotSouth Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been formally arrested, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?
Read full article: What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple.
Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest
Read full article: Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the restBehaving at their best, a dozen dogs attended Mass at Mexico City’s cathedral, waiting for their turn to be doused with holy water.
Israel prepares for hostages' return with scant knowledge of their condition
Read full article: Israel prepares for hostages' return with scant knowledge of their conditionA team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications from spending more than a year in captivity.
TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote app
Read full article: TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote appA rare wave of U.S.-China camaraderie broke out online in recent days as “refugees” from the popular short video platform TikTok poured onto a Chinese social media platform to protest a now-delayed ban on the service.
Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers in ceasefire deal
Read full article: Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers in ceasefire dealAs one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under a ceasefire deal.
German Lufthansa closes deal to acquire 41% of ITA Airways, gaining full control by 2033
Read full article: German Lufthansa closes deal to acquire 41% of ITA Airways, gaining full control by 2033German Lufthansa Group has finalized its acquisition of Italian airline ITA Airways, closing a long period of uncertainty for Italy’s former flagship carrier.
Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered Afghans
Read full article: Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered AfghansA jury in Panama City, Florida, on Friday found that CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran in a 2021 story about people paid to rescue endangered Afghans following the Taliban takeover of the country.
Treasury levels sanctions tied to a massive hack of telecom companies and breach of its own network
Read full article: Treasury levels sanctions tied to a massive hack of telecom companies and breach of its own networkThe Treasury Department has announced sanctions in connection with a massive Chinese hack of American telecommunications companies and a breach of its own computer network.
British PM Starmer visits Auschwitz, vows to fight antisemitism ahead of security talks in Poland
Read full article: British PM Starmer visits Auschwitz, vows to fight antisemitism ahead of security talks in PolandBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has visited the site of the Nazi German extermination camp Auschwitz ahead of talks with Poland's leaders on security and tightening Britain's ties with the European Union.
Bail denied for American captured in France and accused of assaulting Pennsylvania student
Read full article: Bail denied for American captured in France and accused of assaulting Pennsylvania studentAn American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” has been ordered jailed without bail.
International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor meets with Syrian leader in Damascus
Read full article: International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor meets with Syrian leader in DamascusThe International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan has made an unannounced visit to Damascus, meeting with the leader of Syria’s de facto government.
IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook
Read full article: IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlookThe International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year.
Hundreds of dead sea turtles are washing ashore on India's coast
Read full article: Hundreds of dead sea turtles are washing ashore on India's coastOver 400 endangered sea turtles have washed ashore on India’s east coast near the city of Chennai in the last two weeks in an event not witnessed in over two decades.
Mozambique’s ex-finance minister gets another 2.5 years behind bars in ‘tuna bonds’ corruption case
Read full article: Mozambique’s ex-finance minister gets another 2.5 years behind bars in ‘tuna bonds’ corruption caseA federal court in New York has sentenced Mozambique’s former finance minister to another two-and-a-half years behind bars for his role in the “tuna bond” corruption scandal that triggered a financial crisis in the African nation.
Trump and Chinese leader Xi talk about trade, fentanyl and TikTok
Read full article: Trump and Chinese leader Xi talk about trade, fentanyl and TikTokPresident-elect Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have discussed trade, fentanyl and TikTok in a phone call Friday, just days before Trump heads back to the White House.
South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground
Read full article: South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months undergroundA miner who spent six months in a disused mine in South Africa has spoken of the horror he experienced after a police operation cut off food and basic supplies to thousands who were illegally digging for gold.
In Guatemala and Minnesota, holy feast brings migrant families hope and pride amid crackdown fears
Read full article: In Guatemala and Minnesota, holy feast brings migrant families hope and pride amid crackdown fearsHundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of the Black Christ of Esquipulas in the heartland farming town of Worthington, Minnesota.
New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex built 2,000 years ago
Read full article: New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex built 2,000 years agoPompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70 AD, has unearthed a new treasure: a private bathhouse built 2,000 years ago.
More than 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off African coast
Read full article: More than 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off African coastOfficials say more than 40 Pakistanis are feared to have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off West Africa’s Atlantic coastline.
Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Read full article: Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggressionLithuania's president says his country has made the decision to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026.
Middle East latest: Israel's full Cabinet approves the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Read full article: Middle East latest: Israel's full Cabinet approves the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release dealIsrael’s Cabinet has approved the Gaza ceasefire deal that would pause the fighting and release dozens of hostages held by Hamas and other militants in the Gaza Strip, along with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Hungarian minister sanctioned by US 'strengthened' by the penalty, Prime Minister Orbán says
Read full article: Hungarian minister sanctioned by US 'strengthened' by the penalty, Prime Minister Orbán saysHungary's prime minister says sanctions issued by the United States last week against a powerful Hungarian official have “strengthened” that official’s standing within the populist government.
Israel's Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages
Read full article: Israel's Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostagesIsrael’s Cabinet has approved a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages that will pause the 15-month war with Hamas for six weeks.
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
Read full article: Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctionsThe presidents of Russia and Iran have signed a broad cooperation pact to deepen their partnership amid stinging Western sanctions.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic
Read full article: Australian Open: Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda BencicTwo-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has stopped playing because of an injury after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.