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Getting a Gaza ceasefire was “the easy part”
“Any misperceptions, missed deadlines or misinterpretations can scupper this whole [ceasefire].”
Categories: South Asia
Displaced Palestinians begin pained journey home as Gaza truce takes hold
Israeli forces begin pulling out of key Gaza areas as ceasefire agreement starts after intensive US-led diplomatic push.
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Peru swears in new president after Dina Boluarte’s impeachment
Congress chief Jose Jeri was sworn in as Peru’s new president after Congress unanimously voted to remove Dina Boluarte.
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Takaichi’s bid as Japan’s 1st female PM in doubt as ruling coalition splits
LDP leader calls coalition collapse 'extremely regrettable', party faces 37-seat shortfall of a parliamentary majority.
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Taliban blame Pakistan after explosions in Kabul, amid outreach to India
Attacks come amid rising tensions with Islamabad, which accuses the Taliban of sheltering anti-Pakistan armed groups.
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Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize 2025
The Nobel Committee announced Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner
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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Committee says win is 'for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy'.
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On Navigating Crises Inside the Situation Room
U.S. Department of State officials are the foremost representatives of U.S. interests around the world, helping to manage relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other countries. Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Dean of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs Keren Yarhi-Milo discuss their new book, Inside the Situation Room, and lessons for future leaders navigating national security crises.
Background Reading:
- This post unpacks leaked reform plans that the Donald Trump administration seeks to make to the State Department.
Host: David Westin, Anchor, Bloomberg
Guests: Hillary Rodham Clinton, 67th U.S. Secretary of State
Keren Yarhi-Milo, Dean and Adlai E. Stevenson Professor of International Relations, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
John J. Sullivan, Partner, Mayer Brown; Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
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Categories: Defense Policy
Gaza City residents return as Israel says ceasefire has started
Al-Ahli Hospital tells Al Jazeera seven bodies recovered after Israeli attack helicopters swoop east of Gaza City.
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Taiwan leader promises robust air defence system amid rising China tensions
Lai pledges accelerated building of T-Dome system to enhance safety against frequent Chinese military manoeuvres.
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Massive earthquakes in Philippines: What we know so far
At least six dead from earthquakes which triggered tsunami warnings.
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How will the EU’s new entry-exit border system work?
From October 12, the EU will roll out a new entry system for foreigners who need short-stay Schengen visas.
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Video shows Israeli tanks reportedly pulling back from Gaza front line
Israeli tanks and heavy combat vehicles were filmed in Gaza on Friday, reportedly withdrawing from parts of the enclave.
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US judge blocks Trump’s deployment of National Guard in state of Illinois
Federal judge blocks deployment for two weeks, says sending Guard troops would 'add fuel to the fire'.
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Boy pulled from the rubble of his home after Israeli airstrike in Gaza
Video shows rescuers pulling a boy from the rubble of his home in Gaza City.
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Attacks on Gaza continue after Israel agrees ceasefire
Explosions and smoke were seen in Gaza on Friday, with attacks taking place after Israel’s gov't approved the ceasefire.
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Police fire tear gas as violence erupts in Madagascar protests
Security forces fire rubber bullets at protesters in Madagascar in eruption of violence causing civil society alarm.
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‘Socialist paradise’: North Korea’s Kim marks 80th year of governing party
Kim Jong Un claims no mistakes, promises economic growth and stronger global standing for the nation.
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“Irreconcilable positions” jeopardise Gaza ceasefire deal
Sami Al-Arian on the Gaza ceasefire deal and the key conditions required for it to hold.
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‘Day of ballots and bullets’: Anglophone fears ahead of Cameroon’s election
Cameroon elects a new president Sunday. But in North West and South West, many are torn between civic duty and safety.
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