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US-Hamas direct talks: What’s happening and what comes next
According to reports, the discussions focused on the release of Edan Alexander along with the bodies of four others.
Cyclone Alfred lashes parts of eastern Australia, bringing rains, waves
Slow-moving storm likely to make landfall on Friday or early Saturday, but winds already trigger power disruptions.
Panama President Mulino says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming the canal
Panamanian leader says sale of a Chinese company's port operation to a US firm does not amount to retaking the waterway.
Cyclone Alfred: Where, when is it expected to make landfall in Australia?
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane as a Category 2 storm on Friday or Saturday.
Israel’s Gaza aid blockade could breach humanitarian law: European nations
UK, France, and Germany demand Israel uphold ceasefire while warning its aid blockade risks breaching international law.
Macron says Russia a threat to Europe as EU leaders hold emergency summit
EU leaders gather for an emergency defence summit in Brussels as future partnership with US remains uncertain.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,106
These are the key developments on day 1,106 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US confirms direct talks with Hamas
Talks come as Israel continues to block supplies of humanitarian aid into Gaza after first phase of ceasefire expired.
Sudanese starve as soup kitchens close down and warring parties block aid
The pause in USAID funding is exacerbating the hunger crisis in Sudan and compounding the challenge for relief workers.
Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
The one month exemption is for cars and trucks that comply with USMCA's content rules.
Greek government to face no-confidence vote over 2023 deadly train crash
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's government holds majority in parliament and is expected to survive Friday's vote.
Israel new army chief Eyal Zamir says Hamas mission ‘not accomplished’
Outgoing military chief Herzi Halevi calls for a wider examination of the failures on October 7, 2023.
US suspends intelligence sharing with Ukraine
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms US 'pause' in intelligence sharing with Kyiv amid tensions between allies.
German parties agree to loosen fiscal rules to overhaul military, economy
Germany's Merz says the CDU/CSU and SPD will submit a motion to the Bundestag lower house of parliament next week.
Which US states could be hit hardest by Trump’s Canada and Mexico tariffs?
Montana imports 93 percent of its goods from Canada and Mexico, the most of any state.
South Sudan arrests key Machar allies as army surrounds his house
Several allies of Vice President Machar arrested as soldiers surround his Juba home in latest threat to 2018 peace deal.
Fact check: President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress
In his Congress speech, Trump made claims about Mexico's extradition of drug lords, aid to Ukraine and immigration.
Kabul bombing suspect arrested: What it means for US-Pakistan relations
US thanks Pakistan for helping arrest the 'mastermind' behind Kabul bombing, but analysts say ties still need a reset.
What is Ukraine’s new peace plan that Zelenskyy presented to Trump?
Zelenskyy has said he is eager to negotiate peace, a day after Trump moved to pause military aid to Ukraine.