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January 5, 2025

Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Qatar, violence continues

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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.

President Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 Honorees

Middle East, Tech & Startup

How Facebook Restricted News in Palestinian Territories

Lead, Middle East

2,500 Rebels Killed in Syria

Asia, International

Dr. Saima Wazed Urges Action on Mental Health in WHO South-East Asia Region

Asia, International, Pacific

Crystal Meth Trafficking from Myanmar Fuels Australia’s Addiction Crisis

International

IDF Releases ‘Final Moments’ Drone Footage of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar (VIDEO)

Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead, News

General Waker-uz-Zaman: The Power Broker Shaping Bangladesh’s Future

Americas

Two bodies found in plane wheels in US

Americas, Tech & Startup

Meta Overhauls Content Moderation: Ditches Fact-Checkers, Boosts Political Content

Bangladesh, International, Lead, News, UK

Yunus Regime in Bangladesh Targets UK Politician Tulip Siddiq in Harassing Corruption Probe

International, Middle East

Severe Floods in Saudi Arabia, High Red Alert Issued

Asia, Bangladesh, International, Lead

Millions of Bangladeshi Girls Face an Uphill Battle to Stay in School

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Americas

Gabbard and Hegseth: The Game-Changers America Needs

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Pacific

Russia’s LGBTQ+ Community Faces Growing Persecution Amid New Laws and Crackdowns

In recent years, Russia’s LGBTQ+ community has faced an increasingly hostile environment, as the government’s stance against LGBTQ+ rights has grown more severe. Activists and members of the community now live in constant fear of legal repercussions, societal rejection, and even imprisonment. The situation has worsened with the implementation of new laws, the expansion of […]

Middle East, Pacific

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery and Territory with Missiles and Drones, Causing Fire

Moscow – On Thursday, Russian officials reported that Ukraine launched a major attack on Russian territory, firing at least 13 missiles and 84 drones. The strikes targeted the southern Rostov region, causing a fire at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery, which burned for several hours before being extinguished early in the morning. The refinery, a frequent […]

Entertainment

Gladiator 2 Breaks Record with Huge Opening at the Box Office

Gladiator 2, directed by Ridley Scott, has made a big splash at the box office with a huge opening. The movie opened at number one around the world this weekend, according to Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst at Comscore. Gladiator 2 made $87 million in 63 countries. This makes it the biggest international opening […]

Africa, International

29 Children in Nigeria May Face Death Penalty for Protesting Cost-of-Living Crisis

Twenty-nine children in Nigeria, ages 14 to 17, could face the death penalty after being arraigned on Friday for participating in a protest against the nation’s severe cost-of-living crisis. During the hearing, four of the minors reportedly collapsed in court due to exhaustion before they were able to enter their pleas. A total of 76 […]

Asia, India

Journalist’s Body Found After Exposing Corruption

The entire journalist community is mourning the death of Mukesh Chandrakar, a brave freelance journalist from Chhattisgarh, India. Mukesh, who remained steadfast in his fight to expose corruption and reveal the truth, was found dead on Friday (January 3) in a septic tank of a house in Bijapur district. According to a report by Al […]

Asia, Global Trade

Tokyo Sushi Restaurateurs Shell Out $1.3 Million for a Motorbike-Sized Bluefin Tuna in New Year’s Auction

In an event that underscores the luxury and tradition of Japanese cuisine, Tokyo’s sushi aficionados have set a new benchmark by purchasing a colossal bluefin tuna for ¥207 million ($1.3 million; £1 million) at the annual New Year’s auction held at Toyosu Fish Market. This sale marks the second highest price ever recorded for a […]

Entertainment

Gladiator Star Dropped, Jacob Elordi Joins New Thriller

Jacob Elordi has been cast to replace Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott’s upcoming dystopian thriller, The Dog Stars. The Saltburn and Euphoria star will lead the film, which is based on Peter Heller’s novel, for 20th Century Studios. Mescal, who recently worked with Scott on Gladiator II, was initially set to star but had to […]

Global Trade

Scientists Uncover Rare Metals in Toxic Coal Waste, Offering Clean Energy Potential

Coal ash, the toxic byproduct of burning coal, could become a key resource for rare earth elements critical to clean energy technologies like electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels. A study led by the University of Texas at Austin estimates that coal ash from U.S. power plants contains up to 11 million tons of […]

Sports

Messi to receive U.S.’s highest civilian award

The football superstar will be awarded the ‘Presidential Medal of Freedom’ at the White House on Saturday. Another new feather is being added to the crown of Lionel Messi’s achievement. The Argentine superstar of Inter Miami has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian award. Outgoing US President Joe Biden will present […]

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