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1. Israel Set to Approve Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Deal
Israel’s cabinet is expected to approve a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which includes hostage releases and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces. The deal, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., is set to take effect on Sunday, though final approval delays may push the timeline. While some hardliners oppose the truce, a majority of ministers are expected to support it. Meanwhile, heavy Israeli bombardments in Gaza continue, with at least 86 people killed in the last 24 hours.
2. Macron Faces Heightened Political Pressure
French opposition leaders continue to criticise President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of an increasingly centralised leadership style. With growing public dissatisfaction and internal divisions within his administration, calls for early elections and greater parliamentary oversight are intensifying.
3. Azerbaijan and Georgia Expand Economic Cooperation
Georgia has reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s role as a strategic partner in trade, energy, and infrastructure. Officials stress the importance of Azerbaijan’s contributions to regional connectivity, positioning the alliance as key to economic and political stability in the South Caucasus.
4. Azerbaijan and Armenia Take Steps Toward Border Resolution
In a diplomatic breakthrough, Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed on the delimitation of sections of their shared border at tripoints with Georgia and Iran. The move marks progress in resolving territorial disputes, though further negotiations will be needed to ensure long-term stability.
5. EBRD Expands Investments in Central Asia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has reported record-high investments in Central Asia for 2024, focusing on infrastructure, energy transition, and digitalisation. The funding signals growing confidence in the region’s economic future and international trade potential.
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More than 250,000 tons of waste have accumulated across Gaza City, creating what local officials describe as a growing “environmental and health dis...
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Australia police said on Tuesday two people were killed in an explosion at an underground mine in the far west region of the state of New South Wales....
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At least 69 people have died and almost 150 injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu City in the central Visayas region of the Philippines, officials said, making it one of the country’s deadliest disasters this year.
A tsunami threat was issued in Chile after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Friday. The epicenter was located 135 miles south of Puerto Williams on the north coast of Navarino Island.
The war in Ukraine has reached a strategic impasse, and it seems that the conflict will not be solved by military means. This creates a path toward one of two alternatives: either a “frozen” phase that can last indefinitely or a quest for a durable political regulation.
A shooting in Nice, southeastern France, left two people dead and five injured on Friday, authorities said.
Snapchat will start charging users who store more than 5GB of photos and videos in its Memories feature, prompting backlash from long-time users.
Amazon AMZN.O is reportedly preparing to cut up to 30,000 corporate positions starting Tuesday, as part of a major cost-reduction effort aimed at correcting overhiring during the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Russia’s second-largest oil company, Lukoil LKOH.MM, announced on Monday that it plans to sell its international assets following U.S. sanctions imposed last week over Moscow’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Venezuelan Vice President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodriguez announced on Monday (October 27) that she will propose suspending a broad energy cooperation agreement with Trinidad and Tobago, including ongoing joint gas projects currently under negotiation.
Air travel chaos escalated across the United States on Monday as the federal government shutdown stretched into its 27th day, triggering widespread delays caused by air traffic controller absences. More than 4,300 flights were delayed nationwide by the afternoon, following 8,800 disruptions.
The UN has warned of an “ugly” humanitarian situation in El-Fasher, North Darfur, where civilians fleeing violence are at risk of starvation and ransom demands, officials said Monday.
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