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January 5, 2025

Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Qatar, violence continues

International Desk

Israel said on Saturday it had resumed talks with Hamas in Qatar on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Meanwhile, more than 30 Palestinians have been killed in fresh bombardment in Gaza amid ceasefire talks, rescue workers say.

Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency said 11 people were killed in an airstrike on the home of the al-Ghoula family in Gaza City early Saturday. Seven children were among the dead.

Defense Minister Yisrael Katz has confirmed the resumption of hostage release talks with Hamas in Qatar amid Israel’s ongoing offensive on Gaza.

On October 7, 2023, Gaza’s armed group Hamas struck southern Israel, killing nearly 1,200 people. About 250 more were taken hostage.

Katz’s office said the minister told relatives of Israeli soldier Leri Albagh, who was held hostage by Hamas, that efforts were underway to free the hostages.

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Americas, Asia, International, Lead, News, US

Japanese Prime Minister to Meet Trump to Improve Relations

International, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine

Palestinian Land Is Not for Sale: Mahmoud Abbas

International, Israel, Lead, Middle East, News, Palestine

Over 300,000 Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza in a Single Day

Americas, US

Trump Vows to End “Biden’s Invasion” with National Emergency and Military Action

China, India

India Raises Alarms Over Chinese Hydropower Dam on Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet

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Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Possible “At Any Moment

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Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Indus Waters Treaty, Prepares Formal Notice

India, Pakistan

India Suspends Indus Water Treaty Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

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Myanmar Junta May Weaponize Nuclear Power Plant, Warns UN Envoy

India, Pakistan

India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Following Pahalgam Attack

Americas

Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Foreign Films

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Asia, India, International, Lead, News

Rahul Gandhi Summoned to Court

India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by the MP-MLA court in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, over allegations of making derogatory remarks about the Indian Army. A summons notice has already been sent to him. This court in Lucknow is a specialized court that exclusively handles cases involving Members of Parliament (MPs) […]

Americas, Economy, Europe, Global Trade, International, News, US

EU Suspends Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods

After U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs, the European Union (EU), an alliance of European countries, has also declared a suspension of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union has decided to suspend its retaliatory tariffs on […]

Americas

American Airlines Resumes Operations Following Technical Glitch

American Airlines has resumed its flights after a brief suspension of services on Tuesday due to a technical issue affecting critical systems for plane departures. The nationwide disruption, which lasted approximately an hour, was lifted shortly before 13:00 GMT, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The incident occurred during one of the peak travel […]

Entertainment

“The Mummy” Franchise Set for New Remake by Lee Cronin

Renowned director Lee Cronin, celebrated for his recent horror hit Evil Dead Rise, is taking the reins for a fresh reboot of The Mummy. Scheduled for release on April 17, 2026, this reimagining will be produced by Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Doppelgängers, alongside other major studios. Cronin has promised a unique take on the classic […]

International, Lead, Pacific

France Declares War on Russia, Authorizes SCALP Missile Strikes Inside Russian Territory

Paris, France – In a historic and highly consequential move, France has become the third NATO member to officially declare war on Russia, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. The decision comes after Paris authorized the use of SCALP long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russian territory, signaling a dramatic shift in the geopolitical landscape. […]

News

2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Highlights Persistent Development Challenges and Pathways for Change

In 1973, economist Abba Lerner famously remarked that “Economics has gained the title Queen of the Social Sciences by choosing solved political problems as its domain.” While economic transactions may indeed represent “solved political problems,” policies often do not. This complexity is at the core of the research recognized by the 2024 Nobel Memorial Prize […]

Americas, Asia, Bangladesh, Economy, Global Trade, Lead, News, US

U.S. Imposes 37% Tariff on Bangladeshi Products

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on all imports to the United States, along with higher tariffs on products from several major trading partners. During a press conference at the White House on April 2 (local time), Trump declared that the tariff on Bangladeshi products would be increased to 37%, up from […]

Americas, News, US

Outrage Erupts Over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Remarks on Autism

This week, Mr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), faced widespread backlash following his controversial remarks about autism. Speaking at an April 16 news conference on new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mr. Kennedy described autism as an “epidemic” and claimed it […]

Americas, Immigration, International, Lead, News, UK, US

Record Number of Americans Apply for UK Citizenship After Trump’s Re-Election

Following Donald Trump’s re-election as President of the United States, there has been a surge in applications from Americans seeking UK citizenship. According to the UK Home Office, the number of American applicants for British citizenship reached an all-time high in the last quarter of 2024. More than 6,100 American citizens applied for UK citizenship […]

Americas, Lead

Biden Enacts Comprehensive Ban on Offshore Drilling, Challenging Trump’s Energy Plans

In a bold environmental move, US President Joe Biden has announced a comprehensive ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling along extensive stretches of the American coastline, just weeks before Donald Trump assumes office. This sweeping policy covers the entire Atlantic seaboard, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, all Pacific coasts from California to Washington […]

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