Under the fragile Gaza ceasefire, Hamas transferred the first seven Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday. The release marks the initial phase of a deal that calls for 20 living hostages to be exchanged for over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
The handover triggered cheers across Israel, especially in Tel Aviv, as crowds gathered awaiting news. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to arrive in Israel within hours to meet with the hostages’ families and address Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, before heading to Egypt for a regional peace summit.
Though the remains of up to 28 deceased hostages may not be returned immediately, international efforts are expected to track them if not included in today’s releases. Under the ceasefire agreement, Israel plans to free around 2,000 Palestinian detainees—1,700 from Gaza and some 250 convicted over attacks on Israelis.
Mediators say a U.S.-Iran breakthrough may be near as Donald Trump prepares to meet Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next steps.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump as the Ukraine war and rising Iran tensions increasingly overlap.
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, injuring several people, damaging buildings and triggering a tsunami warning.
Donald Trump dismissed Benjamin Netanyahu’s objections to a possible U.S. F-35 fighter jet sale to Turkey, saying America alone decides its defence deals.
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Donald Trump said there is a “good chance” of progress in Iran talks, despite Tehran denying any formal negotiations.
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced around 320,000 people to evacuate, as firefighters battle worsening conditions and intense heat.
Iran warned of “unforeseen consequences” after accusing Ukraine of attacking an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing one sailor.
Three people were killed and several others injured in a mass shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival. Police have detained one suspect as the investigation continues.
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France and Spain face worsening wildfires as extreme heat and strong winds fuel the blazes. Authorities warn of difficult hours ahead as firefighters battle to contain the fires.
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Iran has paused retaliatory strikes after the U.S. halted fresh attacks, giving diplomacy a chance and easing pressure on global oil markets.
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Iran has warned the conflict could widen if U.S. strikes resume, as a pause in fighting raises cautious hopes for de-escalation.
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The Houthis claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia’s Jizan as the U.S. disabled a tanker allegedly attempting to breach its Iran blockade, even as Trump said talks with Tehran remain serious.
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Donald Trump said it is “not yet time” for a deal with Iran, signalling that negotiations will continue despite ongoing tensions.
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Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin has reportedly resigned amid rising political tensions and reports of Sheikh Hasina’s planned return.
A UK inquest has ruled that Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi Al Saud died accidentally from a combination of alcohol, GHB and prescription medication.
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Donald Trump has again claimed credit for the India-Pakistan ceasefire as part o...
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Fresh U.S. airstrikes in Iran reportedly killed 14 people, prompting Iranian ret...
President Donald Trump claimed he is Iran’s “No. 1 target” after security measur...
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Three people were killed in U.S. strikes in western Iran as tensions escalated f...
President Donald Trump said the Iran ceasefire is “over” following fresh U.S. st...
