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Israel halts Northern Gaza return amid ceasefire violation by Hamas

The four soldiers Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag -- returned to Israel under the terms of the agreement

Families of hostages appeal to Trump to pressure Netanyahu to end war

Under the deal, about one third of the hostages are to be released during the six-week first phase. The release of the remaining hostages is to be negotiated during a second phase

Israeli military sets up roadblocks in Lebanon, won't withdraw by deadline

The Israeli military, meanwhile, confirmed that it will not complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon by Sunday

Rescue teams remove 1,500 tons of oil from grounded Russian tanker

Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov announced that the damaged tanker would be drained earlier this month but workers found it was continuing to leak oil into the water

Released Palestinian prisoners arrive to celebrations in West Bank

They were likely acting under duress, with previously released hostages saying they were held in brutal conditions and forced to record propaganda videos

Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal

The release came hours after Hamas freed four young female Israeli soldiers from captivity in Gaza

Pak court awards death sentence, 80-yr-imprisonment to four over blasphemy

Amnesty International added that in perversion of the justice system, the accused are often presumed to be guilty based on little or no evidence

Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees: Red Cross

This operation has brought much-needed relief and joy to families who have been anxiously waiting for the return of their loved ones, said Christine Cipolla, the ICRC's head of delegation in Yemen

Chinese nationals move Pakistani court against police harassment

Six Chinese nationals in Pakistan petitioned a high court against police harassment, including demanding money and putting restrictions on their movement in the name of security.

Pak reports first Mpox case of 2025 at Peshawar airport, count reaches 10

Pakistan has reported its first Mpox case this year during the screening of incoming passengers at one of its airports in Peshawar city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Gaza ceasefire: Who are the four Israeli soldiers freed by Hamas?

Israel's military campaign has killed over 47,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not say how many were fighters but says more than half were women or children

Ireland, UK begin clean-up after Storm Eowyn causes widespread damage

Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the Republic of Ireland, neighbouring Northern Ireland and Scotland, remained without electricity on Saturday

China warns Rubio to act prudently in first call since his appointment

The short phrase seemed aimed at Rubio's vocal criticism of China and its human rights record when he was a US senator, which prompted the Chinese government to put sanctions on him twice in 2020

Hamas frees 4 Israeli women soldiers in major prisoner swap under ceasefire

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers in a prisoner swap, handing them to the Red Cross in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners, under a ceasefire deal aiming to end Gaza's 15-month conflict

Fighting in Sudan's civil war ignites flames at largest oil refinery

Thick plumes of black smoke towered over the site, carried south toward Khartoum by the wind. Exposure to that smoke can exacerbate respiratory problems and raise cancer risks

Democratic states weigh support for immigrants as Trump admin cracks down

Resistance efforts in California, New York and other states are a counterpoint to the many Republican-led states advancing measures to aid Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration

Marco Rubio stresses 'America First' in call with China's FM Wang Yi

Rubio emphasized to Wang that the new US administration would pursue a relationship with China that 'advances US interests and puts the American people first'

Israel, Hamas set to swap more hostages for prisoners in latest exchange

On Saturday, four hostages are expected to be freed for 200 prisoners, including 120 who are serving life sentences after being convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis

Four days, countless headlines: How Donald Trump changed the game again

In four days, Donald Trump signed major orders, changed key US policies, and announced decisions that caught attention at home and around the world

Ex-president Rajapaksa's son arrested by Lanka police on corruption charges

Ex-navy officer Yoshitha was arrested from their home territory of Beliatta over the investigation of alleged misconduct in the purchase of the property during the term of his father's presidency