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The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran...
Gaza residents have expressed relief following the announcement of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, while many remain affected by the conflict. The agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, includes a six-week truce, a gradual troop withdrawal, and a hostage-prisoner exchange.
Palestinians in Gaza City have expressed a sense of relief after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, though many continue to face significant challenges.
Nahed al-Joujou, who still has loved ones displaced to the south, shared her hope of reuniting with them soon. Mostafa Sobh, who lost four of his eight children, acknowledged the deep losses suffered by many but welcomed the ceasefire as a step towards stability.
“There may be no house without loss or suffering. May God grant patience to everyone and bring a peaceful end to this war,” said the 50-year-old.
Despite the agreement, strikes continued in Gaza in the hours following the announcement, as mediators worked to ensure the truce takes effect. The ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, follows 15 months of intense conflict that has affected the region.
The agreement outlines a six-week initial ceasefire with a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces. It includes provisions for the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody.
Russia has called for clarification on whether U.S. President Donald Trump has changed his position on the war in Ukraine following remarks made at the recent G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains.
Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting a hurdle to Iran-U.S. peace talks, as the top U.S. diplomat tours the Middle East to win over allies sceptical about a proposed deal.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into "infinity, despite Tehran's denials, and that unfrozen Iranian assets would be used to buy humanitarian supplies from the United States.
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorised military action.
Brazil moved closer to the World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a Vinícius Jr double, while Morocco fought back in a six-goal thriller against Haiti, as Scotland’s campaign suffered a setback after another difficult attacking display.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 after dozens of buildings collapsed into piles of shattered concrete and steel in and around the capital Caracas.
New developments linked to Jeffrey Epstein have brought renewed attention to his former associate Ghislaine Maxwell and billionaire Bill Gates. Maxwell is seeking to overturn her conviction, while Gates testified before Congress about his past interactions with the late financier.
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A cemetery in the Gaza Strip containing the remains of 22 Canadian soldiers killed during a 1956 United Nations peacekeeping mission has been destroyed, according to media reports citing families of the deceased.
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