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U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to make the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory have been mocked by Iran's Deputy Foreign Ministe...
World leaders have praised the landmark ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to pause the 15-month Gaza conflict on January 19.
Reactions from world leaders have poured in following the announcement of a landmark ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to pause the 15-month conflict in Gaza starting January 19.
US President Joe Biden praised the Gaza ceasefire agreement, highlighting the role of his administration in the negotiations. He emphasized his team's efforts in bringing about the deal and expressed hope for its successful implementation.
Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump also praised the ceasefire agreement, emphasizing its historical significance. Trump took to social media, claiming credit for the deal’s success and celebrating its potential to bring peace to the region.
International leaders also expressed their support for the deal.
The Japanese government hailed the ceasefire and hostage release deal, calling it a key step toward improving Gaza's humanitarian situation, pending Israel's approval.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised the ceasefire deal, urging full implementation, including hostages' release and the return of remains. He emphasized the potential for lasting peace and improved humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani expressed hope that the ceasefire would end the aggression in Gaza and allow for a new phase where the Palestinian cause would be addressed justly, emphasizing Qatar's humanitarian role in the deal.
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, stressed the urgency of accelerating humanitarian aid to Gaza, highlighting the need to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation, and pledged Egypt’s continued support for achieving peace.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres commended the mediators — Egypt, Qatar, and the US — for their efforts, urging all parties to fully implement the agreement and use it as a step towards establishing a political path for peace in the region.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Israel and Hamas to fully implement the agreement and stresse d the need for a lasting diplomatic solution to the conflict.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the ceasefire agreement long-awaited, offering hope for both Israeli and Palestinian families. He highlighted the return of hostages, the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza, and the importance of a two-state solution for lasting peace.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed hope that the deal would bring lasting peace and stability, particularly for Palestinians. He reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to supporting Gaza and its people in their recovery and ongoing struggles.
While the ceasefire represents an important milestone, leaders emphasize the need for continued efforts to ensure a comprehensive and enduring peace for the region.
Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Friday as ash from Mount Etna continues to disrupt air travel, following hundreds of cancellations and diversions over the past week.
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or rerouted at Catania Airport over the past week as ash from Mount Etna’s ongoing eruption continues to disrupt air travel in Sicily.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of “total control” over the strategic waterway and insisting it will not reopen until Washington fulfils its commitments under an interim deal.
The U.S. will impose unprecedented measures on Iran in order to economically isolate the country, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.
Russia has accused Ukraine of threatening global grain supplies after recent strikes on Black Sea agricultural infrastructure, while Moscow carried out a new overnight attack on Ukraine’s major Danube port of Izmail.
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, has been found dead. He was appointed Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor in 2023, but quit on 5 August, after being accused of lifting passages from his PhD from the work of other academics.
Wildfires across England and Wales have reached their highest level on record, according to the National Fire Chiefs Council, as firefighters struggle to contain outbreaks following a spell of extreme heat.
A federal court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending temporary immigration protections for Somali nationals living in the United States, a decision that could leave more than 1,000 people vulnerable to deportation.
Iran and Afghanistan are seeking closer cooperation in agriculture, livestock and irrigation during a three-day Iranian ministerial visit to Kabul, as both sides look to strengthen trade and rural economies.
A ransom payment estimated at $50 million for the release of a hostage held by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali has significantly strengthened the group's operations across West Africa and provided funding to other branches of the global extremist network, according to a United Nations report.
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