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LIVE: Five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli army confirmed it opened fire, saying a group had approached its soldiers before being targeted.
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Joint Egypt-Qatar-Turkiye-US statement on Gaza: The full text
Trump-backed proclamation backing Gaza ceasefire stresses equality, but stops short of supporting Palestine statehood.
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US Speaker Johnson warns government shutdown could be longest in history
House Speaker Mike Johnson says that he will not negotiate with Democrats until they drop healthcare demands.
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Calls grow for release of Gaza’s Dr Hussam Abu Safia after ceasefire deal
There have been conflicting reports on whether Israel would free prominent Gaza medic as part of the truce agreement.
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Mexico flooding death toll rises to 64, with dozens still missing
The majority of the deaths have occurred in the states of Veracruz and Hidalgo.
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President of Madagascar flees to ‘safe location’ amid deadly protests
Andry Rajoelina confirmed his departure on Monday, following reports he had been evacuated by a French aircraft.
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Reviving US-Iran diplomacy difficult despite Trump’s ‘hand of friendship’
Analysts say US may be comfortable with the status quo, and many in Iran are wary of negotiations after the 12-day war.
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Five key takeaways from Donald Trump’s Gaza remarks in Middle East
Trump takes credit for ceasefire agreement and promotes 'a new Middle East' without addressing rights of Palestinians.
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As Palestinians return to ruins, will Trump’s ceasefire hold?
Will the fragile ceasefire hold as US President Donald Trump arrives in the Middle East?
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UK offers to help monitor new Gaza ceasefire
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is ready to help monitor the new ceasefire in Gaza.
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Egypt: Two-state solution is ‘the only way to achieve peace’
Egyptt's President el-Sisi said a two-state solution is the “only way” to secure lasting peace for Israel and Palestine.
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Joy and devastation as Israel frees and deports many Palestinian detainees
Joy turned to devastation for many after Israel added a twist to its release of almost 2,000 imprisoned Palestinians.
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World leaders gather in Egypt for signing of Gaza ceasefire deal
US President Trump praises 'new beautiful day' as Gaza war comes to an end, but questions about the future remain.
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What’s the US planning for the Middle East?
US President Donald Trump is in the region Monday to cement his plan for peace in Gaza.
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US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye sign document on Gaza ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump and other world leaders signed a document on the Gaza ceasefire deal.
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Two Palestinian prisoners: One went home, the other was exiled by Israel
Two families stood waiting in Ramallah, one to welcome their loved one, one to mourn that they may never see theirs.
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Russia calls for restraint amid Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes
Moscow, which has sought to increase its influence in Afghanistan, says it welcomes stabilisation along the border.
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Zelenskyy to meet Trump in DC as Ukraine seeks defence, energy support
Ukraine sends delegation to Washington to talk defence and energy before Zelenskyy's White House visit.
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Trump-Xi meeting still on despite trade tensions, says US’s Bessent
Secretary of the US Treasury says Trump may call off his 100 percent tariff threat on China as negotiations continue.
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Trump praises el-Sisi for ‘very important role’ in Gaza ceasefire talks
US President Donald Trump praised Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for playing a “very important role” in th Gaza ceasefire.
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