Hamas proposes hostage swap deal to end Gaza war
Hamas has proposed a deal to exchange all hostages for a set number of Palestinians jailed by Israel, rejecting an interim truce and calling for broader negotiations to end the war in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced "certain progress" in ceasefire talks with Hamas, speaking at the Knesset on Monday. He attributed advancements to sustained military pressure and reiterated Israel's commitment to bringing hostages home.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Knesset on Monday, cautiously expressing optimism about the ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Hamas in Gaza
"There is certain progress," Netanyahu said, crediting military operations and pressure for softening Hamas's demands. He assured lawmakers that efforts to secure the return of hostages from Gaza would continue relentlessly.
Netanyahu also turned attention to Iran, warning of its nuclear ambitions. "We are determined to stop Iran from reaching nuclear weapon capabilities or acquiring other arms that could threaten our cities," he said.
In a push for regional diplomacy, Netanyahu highlighted plans to expand the Abraham Accords with the support of the United States, describing the initiative as transformative for the Middle East.
Closing his speech, the prime minister touted Israel’s economic resilience, encouraging international investment as a sign of the country’s strength amid regional challenges.
The address, marked by interruptions from opposition members, underscored the political divisions within Israel's parliament.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
The Holy Fire ceremony stands as one of Christianity's most enduring and mysterious rituals, drawing thousands of pilgrims to Jerusalem each year.
Pope Francis's relationship with Azerbaijan has evolved significantly over the years, characterized by diplomatic exchanges, promotion of religious tolerance, and peace advocacy in the Caucasus region.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least twelve people and injuring 90, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
China’s pivot away from U.S. liquefied petroleum gas under new tariffs is shaking global energy flows, slashing demand, and fuelling a scramble for alternatives across Asia, with Middle Eastern suppliers and rival buyers seizing the moment.
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of former President Fernando Collor de Mello after rejecting his appeals against a corruption conviction, with a ruling from 2023 sentencing him to nearly nine years in prison for money laundering and bribery.
The U.S. military said a missile explosion that killed at least a dozen people near a UNESCO site in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, was caused by a Houthi-fired weapon, not an American airstrike, countering local claims and intensifying scrutiny over the rising civilian toll in the conflict.
The United States is set to host an energy summit in Alaska in early June, where President Donald Trump’s administration hopes Japan and South Korea will commit to the $44 billion Alaska LNG project, a major energy initiative aimed at expanding U.S. gas exports to Asia.
A large-scale missile and drone strike hit Kyiv overnight, killing at least 12 people in what Ukrainian officials called the most significant attack on the capital this year, as diplomatic efforts to reach a resolution continue.
Harvard University’s endowment is in advanced talks to sell about $1 billion in private equity fund interests, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
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