Hamas proposes hostage swap deal to end Gaza war
Hamas has proposed a deal to exchange all hostages for a set number of Palestinians jailed by Israel, rejecting an interim truce and calling for broader negotiations to end the war in Gaza.
As Palestinians make their way back to their homes, many step into the unknown—walking towards ruins, uncertain of what awaits them.
Residents returning to the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in southern Gaza City have found their homes in ruins. The area, heavily damaged by Israeli attacks, is now uninhabitable for many.
With no other options, displaced Palestinians have set up temporary tents near their destroyed homes. However, their struggles go beyond finding shelter. A severe lack of clean drinking water and electricity has worsened living conditions, while the destruction of the wastewater drainage system has created serious sanitation and hygiene concerns.
Despite these hardships, many Palestinians express deep gratitude for returning to their homeland.
However, the fate of approximately 11,000 people remains unknown. The widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis have had a particularly devastating impact on the elderly and children. The UN and international organizations have warned of the critical situation, but delivering substantial humanitarian aid to the region remains a major challenge.
As the crisis deepens, Palestinians are looking to the international community for increased humanitarian support and long-term solutions that can pave the way for sustainable peace.
The Russian ruble has emerged as the top-performing currency globally in 2025, registering an impressive 38% appreciation against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A small plane crashed near Kopake, New York, on April 13, killing at 6 people. The Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft, carrying six people, went down under unclear circumstances. This marks the second aviation accident in New York in a week, raising safety concerns.
Several regions in Ukraine faced heightened alert on Palm Sunday, as reports of explosions and missile threats drew public attention and official responses.
The Holy Fire ceremony stands as one of Christianity's most enduring and mysterious rituals, drawing thousands of pilgrims to Jerusalem each year.
Severe rainfall on April 17 led to flooding and landslides in the Piedmont region, prompting a large-scale emergency response from over 400 firefighters.
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a phone conversation on Saturday to discuss ongoing efforts to end the Israeli war on Gaza, which has been ongoing since October 7, 2023.
Elon Musk announced on Saturday that he plans to visit India later this year, following a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about potential collaboration in technology and innovation.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said of Oman is scheduled to visit Moscow on Monday, just days after the commencement of a new round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks mediated by Muscat.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with senior Vatican officials on Saturday for talks that the Vatican described as "cordial," following ongoing criticisms of the Trump administration’s policies, particularly regarding immigration.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday his plan to reclassify approximately 50,000 federal workers under a new category, "Schedule Policy/Career," which would make it easier to fire civil servants who do not align with his administration's policy agenda.
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