Ramallah, occupied West Bank – The morning air was heavy with anticipation as thousands of Palestinians gathered across the West Bank to welcome home loved ones freed in Israel’s latest prisoner exchange. Inside the Ramallah Cultural Centre, joy and sorrow mingled. Some families clutched flowers and flags, others simply waited, their faces tight with exhaustion

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Political leaders from around the world gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday for a ceremony marking the signing of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, a deal mediated by Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye, and led by US President Donald Trump. Standing before an audience of regional and international dignitaries, Trump declared the end of what he

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Despite the devastation in Gaza, US President Donald Trump was met with celebration across parts of the Middle East this week as he visited Israel and Egypt to mark the signing of a ceasefire agreement. Trump addressed Israel’s Knesset on Monday before travelling to Sharm el-Sheikh, where he joined regional and international leaders in formalising

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As the dust settles on Israel’s war with Gaza, United States President Donald Trump has turned his attention to another longstanding Middle East flashpoint: relations with Iran. Speaking to Israel’s Knesset on Monday, Trump — who earlier this year ordered air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities during a 12-day war between Israel and Iran —

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President Andry Rajoelina has fled Madagascar amid escalating nationwide protests and reports of a possible military power struggle, confirming on Monday that he had moved to a “safe location” to protect his life. In a live address streamed on Facebook, Rajoelina said he had left the capital following widespread speculation that he was evacuated on

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At least 64 people have died and 65 remain missing after torrential rains and widespread flooding struck five Mexican states last week, authorities said on Monday. Laura Velázquez Alzúa, head of the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC), announced the updated figures during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s daily press briefing. The state of Veracruz, along Mexico’s southeastern

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As Israeli and Palestinian captives begin returning home under a newly brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, uncertainty remains over the fate of several high-profile Palestinian detainees — among them, Gaza physician Dr Hussam Abu Safia. Abu Safia, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, was detained by Israeli forces in December 2024 and

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Speaker Mike Johnson Says No Deal Until Democrats Drop Health Care Demands Washington, DC — October 13, 2025:US House Speaker Mike Johnson warned Monday that the nation could be heading toward the longest government shutdown in American history, as a deep partisan standoff over health care subsidies shows no signs of resolution. Speaking to reporters

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Cape Verde Secures Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Spot Praia, Cape Verde — October 14, 2025:Cape Verde’s national football team has achieved the greatest milestone in its sporting history, qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dominant 3-0 win over Eswatini in their final African qualifying match. The victory, sealed with goals from

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Major Media Outlets Unite Against Pentagon’s New Rules Washington, D.C. — Some of America’s most influential media organisations, spanning both liberal and conservative spheres, have publicly rejected new Pentagon reporting restrictions, calling them an unconstitutional threat to press freedom. Under recently announced Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines, reporters seeking Pentagon press credentials would be required

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