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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.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan held talks in Tehran on Monday on bilateral ties and efforts t...
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Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the state-owned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), appointed as acting oil minister, according to Iranian state media.
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month, after he exceeded expectations in Sunday's first-round vote with a slight lead over the incumbent.
Candidates elected to Bosnia and Herzegovina's three-member presidency declared victory after preliminary unofficial results showed Denis Becirovic leading the Bosniak seat, Darijana Filipovic ahead in the Croat seat and Zeljka Cvijanovic likely retaining the Serb seat.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets seven conditions agreed under a June memorandum, as President Donald Trump signals he may soon decide whether to resume military operations against Tehran.
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The United States has withdrawn all 12 of its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain, just a week after several people were arrested over an alleged plot targeting the air base.
Australian counterterrorism authorities are examining the links of the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and attempting to take control of a flydubai flight bound for Israel. Authorities in New Zealand have also said they are investigating reports the suspect had spent time in that country.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called a snap election for 29 November in a bid to strengthen his mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government's key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests.
King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest in connection with an investigation into documents allegedly passed to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.
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