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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces cooperation with the U.S. on a "common strategy" for Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says he is working to implement United States President Donald Trump’s plan to remove and resettle Gaza’s population.
Netanyahu stated that he is coordinating with the United States on a common strategy for Gaza following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem.
During the meeting, Rubio and Netanyahu presented a united front against their shared adversaries, warning they would "open the gates of hell" on Hamas if all remaining hostages held by the militant group in Gaza were not released.
The remarks came a day after Hamas freed three Israeli hostages in exchange for 369 Palestinian prisoners—the sixth such swap under the ceasefire agreement, mediated with the help of the United States, Qatar, and Egypt.
Discussions also focused on Iran, with Netanyahu vowing to "finish the job" against Iran with Trump's backing. Both Rubio and Netanyahu accused Iran of fueling regional violence and reaffirmed their opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
Rubio is currently on his first Middle East tour as the United States’ top diplomat. In the coming days, he is set to meet Russian officials in Saudi Arabia for potential peace talks on the war in Ukraine—a meeting that neither Ukraine nor other European nations have been invited to.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
The Holy Fire ceremony stands as one of Christianity's most enduring and mysterious rituals, drawing thousands of pilgrims to Jerusalem each year.
Pope Francis's relationship with Azerbaijan has evolved significantly over the years, characterized by diplomatic exchanges, promotion of religious tolerance, and peace advocacy in the Caucasus region.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least twelve people and injuring 90, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Severe rainfall on April 17 led to flooding and landslides in the Piedmont region, prompting a large-scale emergency response from over 400 firefighters.
A 15-year-old boy killed a fellow pupil and wounded three others in a stabbing attack at a high school in the western French city of Nantes on Thursday before he was overpowered by teachers, police said.
“The EU will stand with Moldova in every step of the way until the very membership,” - stated Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission at her joint press-conference with the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is nearing a defence deal with the EU to reset post-Brexit ties, even as his government courts a U.S. trade deal. Talks will culminate at a May summit, aiming to boost cooperation in defence, energy, and youth mobility.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has firmly rejected claims that the Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline as part of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
UEFA has opened a new office in Istanbul to support the organization of major tournaments, including the 2026 Europa League final, 2027 Conference League final, and EURO 2032. President Ceferin praised Türkiye’s hosting record and ongoing collaboration.
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