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Qatar, US Announce Gaza Truce, Hostage Release Deal Agreed

Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.

International Business Times

The Israel-Hamas war's devastating toll, by the numbers

Officials announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause more than 15 months of war and release hostages held in Gaza

The Independent UK

UN Secretary-General Welcomes Ceasefire-For-Hostages Deal

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commends ceasefire-for-hostages deal and stresses aid delivery to Gaza.

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The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza

The Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territory

The Guardian - UK

Biden Says Americans Among Hamas Hostages To Be Released: 'Can Not Wait To Welcome Them Home'

The deal includes the release of 33 hostages held since Hamas gunmen stormed into Israel more than 15 months ago

International Business Times

The Guardian view on a ceasefire in Gaza: far too late, but desperately needed

Editorial: As officials report that a deal has been agreed, a precarious pause in hostilities and the release of hostages could only be welcomed

The Guardian - UK

Biden has paved the way for Trump’s egregious flouting of international rules

The Biden administration has repeatedly undermined international institutions and law to shield Israel. This will come back to haunt them

The Guardian - US

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LIVE: Crowds Gather In Gaza As Hamas And Israel Reach Ceasefire-Hostage Deal

The warring parties reached a temporary cease-fire deal on Wednesday that will include the release of 33 Israeli hostages.

International Business Times

Israel, Hamas Agree Deal For Gaza Truce, Hostage Release: Source Briefed On Talks

Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages being held in Gaza following separate meetings with Qatar's prime minister, a source briefed on the talks told AFP. A US official confirmed the deal.

International Business Times

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say

Mediatoris announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies

The Independent UK

‘Thank God’: Palestinians express joy over Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Much remains uncertain but people in Gaza are desperate for an end to their suffering

The Guardian - UK

Humanity Has Opened 'Pandora's Box Of Ills,' UN Chief Warns

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that humanity had unleashed a "Pandora's box of ills," including "out of control technology" that risks upending "our very existence."

International Business Times

UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad

The United Nations human rights chief has called for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on Syria over its yearslong civil war, now that former leader Bashar Assad has been ousted and sent into exile

The Independent UK

UN Rights Chief Says Transitional Justice 'Crucial' In Syria

United Nations rights chief Volker Turk on Wednesday said transitional justice was "crucial" for Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, during the first-ever visit by someone in his post to the country.

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The Independent UK

Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year

Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records started

The Independent UK

Italy, Albania and UAE ink clean energy cooperation deal

Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates have signed a three-way clean energy cooperation deal

International Business Times UK

'IKEA' Finally Opens In North Korea—But There's A Catch

North Korea flaunts fake IKEA store, defying sanctions. Likely selling counterfeit goods, the store serves as propaganda while exploiting Western brands.

Radio France Internationale

Macron to visit Lebanon amid promises of renewed French support

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Lebanon on Friday, both countries announced, marking the second head of state visit since Lebanon elected a president last week.

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The Conversation

Peacekeeping armies: what are they, why do African states build them and what impact do they have?

Since 1948, more than two million uniformed peacekeepers have served in over 70 United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf talks indy, Gaza and Donald Trump buying Scotland in exclusive interview

Former first minister Humza Yousaf speaks out about Elon Musk, Scottish independence, Gaza, and whether Donald Trump would buy Scotland

Evening Standard

Investors urged to back climate adaption and resilience as roadmap unveiled

Experts urge investors to prepare for a hotter world as US firms increasingly turn away from environmental, social and governance initiatives.

The Guardian - UK

‘I hope peace will prevail’: joy and fear in Gaza amid reports ceasefire is near

Hamas and Israel ‘in final stages’ of agreement, with Gazans still reeling from fresh deadly airstrikes

Al Jazeera

Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s PM-designate amid political shift?

Pro-reform movement sees new hope with Salam’s appointment as prime minister.

International Business Times

Blinken Proposes UN Role, Palestinian State Path In Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday proposed international security forces and temporary UN leadership to stabilize post-war Gaza but said Israel in turn must agree on a pathway to a Palestinian state.

The Independent UK

A look at the terms -- and tensions -- in the Israel-Hamas draft ceasefire deal

If the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal goes according to the current draft, then fighting will stop in Gaza for 42 days, and dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be freed

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