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Hamas released three more Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of an exchange for Palestinian prisoners, in a highly theatrical handover in which the men were made to give speeches effectively at gunpoint. The hostage release is the fifth in a tense series of exchanges that are part of a 42-day cease-fire deal that went […]

A Trump administration envoy to the Middle East pressed Lebanon’s new leaders on Friday to ensure that Hezbollah does not become part of the government, as it grapples with a fragile cease-fire and violence that could undermine its push for stability. The United States deputy envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, said at a

The Israeli defense minister said Thursday that he had ordered Israel’s military to draft a plan to allow Gazans to voluntarily leave the enclave, a move that comes after President Trump’s proposal for a massive resettlement of Palestinians and a U.S.-led takeover of the territory. It was far from clear whether the proposal would be

President Trump’s declaration on Tuesday evening that the United States could “take over” the Gaza Strip and that its Palestinian population could be permanently displaced was immediately criticized in the Middle East and beyond. At a joint White House news conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, Mr. Trump said, “The U.S. will take

An international panel of 14 neonatal and pediatric specialists on Tuesday raised grave doubts about the evidence used to convict the British nurse Lucy Letby, who was found guilty in 2023 of murdering seven babies at the hospital where she worked. In a dramatic news conference in London, the chair of the panel, Dr. Shoo

Amazon MGM Studios is gearing up for another comedy hit, with Zac Efron set to star opposite Will Ferrell in an upcoming film directed by Nicholas Stoller.  The movie follows a young convict (Efron) who, after being released from prison, takes a reality TV courtroom hostage, blaming its egotistical judge (Ferrell) for a past ruling

A car bomb killed 15 agricultural workers in northern Syria on Monday, the country’s civil defense force said, as ongoing violence threatens to undermine the new government’s push for stability. There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the explosion, which took place in the city of Manbij, about 20 miles from the border with

In 2025, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing online income generation, making it easier than ever to earn money from content creation, SEO, and AI-driven automation. Deep Seek AI is at the forefront of this transformation, offering tools that allow users to generate AI avatars, automate content creation, and optimize their online presence for profit. In this

Listen to article The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced ticket sale details for India’s three group-stage matches and the first semi-final of the 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, which will be held in Dubai. Starting Monday, February 3, at 16:00 GST, fans will be able to purchase tickets online for matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

A Northeast Philadelphia plane crash killed six, including a child who had life-saving treatment in the U.S. before returning home. The Learjet 55 air ambulance, operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, had just taken off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport when it crashed near Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue, igniting a massive fire. The victims included