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Gaza ceasefire frays as fighting continues and diplomacy intensifies
Ceasefire efforts in Gaza remain fragile while Israeli and Hamas forces continue exchanges, and international diplomatic activity increases to prevent broader escalation.
U.S. orders âcomplete blockadeâ of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers
President Donald Trump announced a blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, raising tensions and economic anxiety in Venezuela and affecting global oil market sentiment.
Putin warns Russia may expand gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine should Kyiv and its allies reject Kremlin demands in ongoing talks.
Bondi Beach mass shooting suspect charged with murder and terrorism
Australian authorities charged the suspect in the Bondi Beach massacre with multiple counts of murder and terrorism as families hold funerals for victims.
Global markets mixed as AI worries drag tech stocks; oil firms rise
World shares were mixed with AI-related concerns pushing tech stocks lower while oil companies gained after geopolitical developments including actions on Venezuelan tankers.
U.S. military strikes on alleged drug traffickers kill several onboard boat
A U.S. naval strike on a vessel accused of drug trafficking in the Pacific reportedly killed four people aboard, part of broader 'war on drugs' operations.
Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda sign peace agreement in Washington
Presidents FĂ©lix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame formally signed a peace agreement in Washington D.C., hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to ease regional tensions.
Myanmar airs trikes and charges ahead of elections amid violence
Myanmarâs military government has charged hundreds under election law and the Tatmadaw conducted airstrikes in Sagaing, causing dozens of civilian casualties ahead of the general vote.
Belarus releases over 100 political prisoners after U.S. sanctions lifted
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners, including Ales Bialiatski and Maria Kalesnikava, following a U.S. sanctions rollback that accompanied diplomatic shifts.
Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in major media merger
Netflix reached a $72 billion agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating one of the largest consolidations in the entertainment industry.