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Israeli-American Hostage Freed During Brief Gaza Pause; Strikes Resume
Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier, was released by Hamas on Monday after 19 months of captivity in Gaza. The release, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, came during a short pause in fighting. Alexander reunited with his family and was airlifted to a hospital.
ICAO Council rules Russia violated air law in MH17 downing
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has ruled that the Russian Federation failed to meet its international air law obligations in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.This marks the first time in ICAO’s history that its Council has delivered a ruling on the merits of a dispute between member states under its formal dispute settlement mechanism.
Erdogan offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, urges ceasefire
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday expressed Türkiye’s readiness to support peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at every stage.During a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments, Türkiye’s presidency said in a statement on X. “President Erdogan emphasized the significance of the will to resume direct talks between Russia and Ukraine and said that Türkiye stands ready to provide the necessary support at every stage of the process,” the statement added.
Asian markets rally as US-China trade pause boosts risk appetite
Asian stocks joined a global rally and the U.S. dollar held on to most of its gains on Tuesday, as investors welcomed a temporary halt in the trade war between the U.S. and China, easing fears of a global recession. Japan’s Nikkei soared 2%, reaching its highest level since February 25, while tech-heavy Taiwan also gained 2%. Chinese stocks edged higher in early trading.
Armed clashes erupt in Libya's Tripoli after reported killing of armed group leader
Armed clashes erupted on Monday evening and gunfire has echoed in the city center and other parts of the Libyan capital Tripoli following reports that an armed group leader was killed, three residents told Reuters by phone. The leader, Abdulghani Kikli, known as Ghaniwa, is the commander of Support Force Apparatus SSA, one of Tripoli's powerful armed groups, based in the densely populated Abu Salim neighbourhood. SSA is under the Presidential Council that came to power in 2021 with the Government of National Unity (GNU) of Abdulhamid Dbeibah through a United Nations-backed process.
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to member states to urgently help plug a $100 million funding gap facing the UN agency ...
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticised the Vatican's stance on immigration, saying he disagrees with Pope Leo's repeated attacks on the Trump adm...
Iran has ruled out direct talks with senior U.S. envoys in the Gulf, saying any contact will take place through Qatari mediators. Meanwhile, Steve Wit...
Mexico ended their 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout win, while Erling Haaland sent Norway through and Kylian Mbappé fired France into the last 1...
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 1 July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to member states to urgently help plug a $100 million funding gap facing the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, warning it is close to "breaking point" after months of deep spending cuts.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticised the Vatican's stance on immigration, saying he disagrees with Pope Leo's repeated attacks on the Trump administration's border policies.
Iran has ruled out direct talks with senior U.S. envoys in the Gulf, saying any contact will take place through Qatari mediators. Meanwhile, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have met in Doha with Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
Iranian and U.S. negotiating teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said on Monday no meeting had been scheduled as weekend missile fire from both sides tested the interim ceasefire to end the four-month-old war.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to 'stand down' and resume technical talks, allowing vessels allowed to move freely under the interim peace deal, a U.S. official said.
Six adults were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare facility in northern Germany on Monday, with police detaining two people, including the suspected gunman.
Morocco held their nerve to beat the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic late equaliser, Gabriel Martinelli spared Brazil's blushes with a stoppage-time winner against Japan, while Paraguay stunned Germany in the tournament's biggest shock to reach the World Cup last 16.
Azerbaijan has criticised Israel’s recent decision to recognise the 1915 events involving Armenians as genocide, warning against politicising historical narratives. The response comes after Israel’s cabinet approved the proposal, which still requires parliamentary ratification.
The latest AnewZ investigative documentary examines how Emmanuel Macron’s promise to break with France’s old political habits collided with diplomatic setbacks in Africa and legal fallout surrounding figures once close to the Élysée.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 1 July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticised the Vatican's stance on immigration, saying he disagrees with Pope Leo's repeated attacks on the Trump administration's border policies.
Fourteen children died after the roof of a tuition centre collapsed in the Kahna suburb of Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday, officials said.
A severe heatwave in France has overwhelmed funeral services and mortuary storage facilities, with undertakers reporting they are unable to cope with a surge in deaths linked to extreme temperatures.
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