Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage exchange deal, according to a source informed about the negotiations, as told to the BBC.
The decision would undo a move from Donald Trump’s first term that labeled Cuba a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’.
Brazil’s government has raised significant concerns regarding recent modifications to Meta Platforms’ content moderation policies, asserting that these changes do not align with the country’s legal framework. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has reduced restrictions on discussions surrounding sensitive topics such as immigration and gender identity. Additionally, Meta has discontinued its third-party fact-checking program in the United States, opting instead for a “Community Notes” system.
The Russian military vows retaliation, firing additional projectiles towards Ukraine. The Russian military stated that most of the projectiles were intercepted, with attacks targeting several cities and industrial sites. The cities of Saratov and Engels were reportedly hit, causing damage to factories. Some schools transitioned to remote learning, and several airports temporarily halted air traffic.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese states that the government is working to confirm reports of a volunteer fighter killed by Russian forces.
Investigators scaled ladders to enter President Yoon Suk-yeol’s compound after he refused to appear at his impeachment trial.
Australia__Months after mysterious black balls led to beach closures in Sydney, marble-like debris, this time grey or white, has reappeared along the city’s shores, prompting authorities to shut down nine beaches, including popular spots like Manly and Dee Why.
Key Highlights of the Gaza Truce Agreement: Prisoner-Hostage Swap Details • Israeli government spokesman David Mencer confirmed that Israel seeks the release of 33 hostages in the first phase of the agreement.Source: Israeli and Palestinian officials)
BELGRADE — University students in Serbia are striking and protesting against what they say are violations of their civil rights under President Aleksandar Vučić’s government. On Sunday, thousands gathered outside the Constitutional Court in Belgrade, observing 15 minutes of silence to honor the 15 victims of a canopy collapse in Novi Sad last November.
Moscow Accuses Washington of Urging Ukraine to Sabotage Last Russian Gas Pipeline to EU
As devastating wildfires rage across Southern California, striking images have surfaced of air tankers releasing bright red and pink powder over Los Angeles suburbs. The colorful fire retardant has become a familiar sight, coating rooftops, driveways, and vehicles in its path
The designation marks a shift in Lebanon’s power dynamics, as Hezbollah had pushed for Najib Mikati to remain in the role.
Dangerously strong winds are expected to return to Los Angeles on Monday, potentially complicating efforts to contain two persistent wildfires that have destroyed entire neighborhoods and claimed at least 24 lives.
WASHINGTON__US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone in Biden’s final week in office, as momentum grows towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement.
Officials believe that the Boko Haram and ISWAP groups are likely responsible for the attacks on farmers in the Dumba region.
Here are the main developments on the 1,053rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Here is the situation on Sunday, January 12:
BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military airstrike on Kyauk Ni Maw village, controlled by the Arakan Army in western Rakhine state, killed at least 41 people and injured 50 others, local officials and a charity group reported Thursday.
LOS ANGELES — The devastating wildfires tearing through Los Angeles County have claimed 16 lives, officials confirmed, as the infernos continue to burn for a fifth straight day.
A storm in the southern United States caused the cancellation of over 3,000 flights on Friday, with thousands more delayed, according to FlightAware. Delta Airlines cited a “worse-than-expected mix of winter weather,” which shut down all five runways at Atlanta International Airport for more than two hours, compounding travel chaos.
Gaza_Near a fragile fabric tent that barely shields against the biting winter cold, three-year-old Jihad Mahmoud sits on the cold sand, playing with a friend. Using his hands to push a ball, he struggles to adapt to life without his legs, which were amputated after an Israeli air strike hit what was supposed to be a “safe zone” in Al-Mawasi, southern Gaza.
