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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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Australia confirmed it will repatriate citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with quarantine on arrival. Spain, France are evacuating nationals as three deaths are confirmed. In the U.S., two passengers have been isolated after testing positive for the virus.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal “totally unacceptable” amid talks over ending the war and securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A cargo vessel near Qatar was hit by a projectile as Kuwait reported hostile drones in its airspace.
China’s leading chipmakers are funnelling unprecedented sums into research and development as Beijing accelerates efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology amid intensifying U.S. export restrictions.
SOCAR has completed the acquisition of a 99.82% stake in Italiana Petroli (IP) from API Holding after receiving all required regulatory approvals.
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has warned that France risks undermining the self-determination rights of the Kanak Indigenous People in New Caledonia amid proposed political and constitutional reforms.
French President Emmanuel Macron opened France’s first-ever business summit in an English-speaking African nation on Monday (11 May), as Paris seeks to strengthen ties across the continent following a decline in influence in several former French colonies.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attempt a political fightback on Monday (11 May) with a speech promising closer ties with the European Union after Labour suffered heavy local election losses and growing calls for his resignation.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that three Polish nationals and two Moldovan citizens had been released from detention in Belarus and Russia, highlighting what he described as growing diplomatic cooperation with Minsk.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel aims to eventually end its reliance on U.S. financial military support within the next decade. The decision signals a long-term shift in the country’s defence policy as it seeks to deepen ties with Gulf states.
Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s billionaire former prime minister, has been released on parole from prison on Monday (11 May). Shinawatra served part of an eight-month sentence that capped years of legal battles, political turmoil and controversy surrounding his return from exile.
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