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Middle East: Hamas postpones hostage releases
Middle East: Hamas postpones hostage releases

Middle East: Hamas postpones hostage releases

The Palestinian militant group accused Israel of failing to honor ceasefire terms. Israel called the move a “complete violation” of the ceasefire, and has put the military on high alert. Palestinian militant
2 hours ago
Guatemala: Bus plunges into ravine, killing at least 50
Guatemala: Bus plunges into ravine, killing at least 50

Guatemala: Bus plunges into ravine, killing at least 50

Authorities said a bus lost control and crashed through a bridge guardrail into a ravine north of the capital city. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. A bus carrying more than
3 hours ago
Germany's ambassador condemns raid on Palestinian bookstore
Germany's ambassador condemns raid on Palestinian bookstore

Germany’s ambassador condemns raid on Palestinian bookstore

After Israeli police raided a well-known Palestinian bookstore in east Jerusalem, ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert has said he is “concerned” about the arrest of the owners. Germany’s ambassador to Israel, Steffen
4 hours ago
India kills dozens of Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh battle
India kills dozens of Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh battle

India kills dozens of Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh battle

Indian Minister Amit Shah hailed the fight as a “big success” against the communist Naxalite insurgency. The clash in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district also left two Indian security personnel dead. A clash between Indian security
1 day ago
Germany: 16 Indians stopped in migrant smuggling attempt
Germany: 16 Indians stopped in migrant smuggling attempt

Germany: 16 Indians stopped in migrant smuggling attempt

Federal police in Germany detained 16 people after they attempted to enter the country illegally. Germany has beefed up border controls of late as immigration dominates public discourse weeks before an election.
4 days ago
UN rights chief warns against 'escalating' DR Congo conflict
UN rights chief warns against 'escalating' DR Congo conflict

UN rights chief warns against ‘escalating’ DR Congo conflict

The UN Human Rights Council is considering whether to launch an investigation into alleged abuses committed in eastern Congo on Kinshasa’s request. Rwanda alleged it was responding to an “imminent” threat from
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Lebanon ceasefire: Israel strikes target Hezbollah sites
Lebanon ceasefire: Israel strikes target Hezbollah sites

Lebanon ceasefire: Israel strikes target Hezbollah sites

Israeli military said it had struck Hezbollah sites that were in “violation” of a ceasefire agreement. Israel said late Thursday that its forces had struck two sites that allegedly contained weapons belonging to the
4 days ago
Taiwan detects airplanes, 6 balloons from China near island
Taiwan detects airplanes, 6 balloons from China near island

Taiwan detects airplanes, 6 balloons from China near island

Taiwan also spotted nine Chinese military airplanes and six navy ships operating around its main island. The Taiwanese government views these actions as harassment. Taiwan has detected six Chinese balloons off its main
4 days ago
Santorini: State of emergency declared as tremors continue
Santorini: State of emergency declared as tremors continue

Santorini: State of emergency declared as tremors continue

The declaration of a state of emergency comes as seismic activity — which has prompted thousands to flee — continues. A 5.2 magnitude quake was recorded on Wednesday evening. Authorities in Greece on Thursday
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Ukraine receives French and Dutch fighter jets
Ukraine receives French and Dutch fighter jets

Ukraine receives French and Dutch fighter jets

A first delivery of French Mirage fighter planes has arrived in Ukraine, according to President Zelenskyy. Elsewhere, Russia claims to have repelled a Ukrainian offensive in Kursk. The Ukrainian Air Force has
4 days ago
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