“Hamas is ready for an exchange of prisoners in a single batch and a truce for five years,” the official told AFP on condition of anonymity, as a delegation from his group was set to meet mediators in Cairo later in the day. On April 17, Hamas, which opposes a “partial” ceasefire agreement, rejected an […]
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi “declared Iran’s readiness to extend its goodwill efforts to help reduce tensions” in a phone call with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar, the foreign ministry said. Araghchi has said on X that his country was “ready to use its good offices” to resolve the conflict. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister […]
Giuffre, 41, died in Western Australia state, where she had been living for several years, the family said in an emailed statement. “Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was the light that lifted so many survivors,” the family statement said. “Despite all the adversity she faced […]
In an interview conducted on April 22 with Time magazine and published Friday, Trump did not say when the call with the Chinese leader took place or specify what was discussed. “He’s called,” Trump said. “And I don’t think that’s a sign of weakness on his behalf.” China’s commerce ministry had already denied on Thursday […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, leading Tehran’s delegation, arrived in Muscat on Friday ahead of the mediated talks, with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff expected to head the American side. Araghchi expressed “cautious optimism” about the process this week, saying that “if the sole demand by the US is for Iran to not possess […]
Ecuador’s emergency response services report 32 injured, 179 homes destroyed and 716 homes that have been damaged in the shake, which was felt as far away as the capital Quito. Fisherman Andres Mafare, aged 36, was walking to the port when he heard a loud crack followed by a strong earthquake that shook overhead cables. […]
China aims to dominate the artificial intelligence sector, a goal complicated by the trade standoff with Washington that could further deprive Chinese industry of certain key technologies. The world’s two leading economies are locked in an escalating tit-for-tat trade battle triggered by US President Donald Trump’s new levies on Chinese goods, which have reached 145 […]
The 5,000-tonne warship was equipped with the “most powerful weapons” and built “within 400-odd days perfectly with our strength and technology,” Jo Chun Ryong, a secretary in the ruling Workers’ Party, was quoted as saying. Kim, in a speech from the launch reported by KCNA, said the warship would be handed over to the navy […]
The Iraqi delegation, led by the head of the National Intelligence Service, and al-Sharaa also discussed counter-terrorism cooperation, border security, and ways to expand bilateral trade. Earlier this month, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani held talks with al-Sharaa in Qatar, their first meeting since the ousting of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December […]
Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One, cited historical conflict in the disputed border region and said he knew both countries’ leaders, but did not answer when asked whether he would contact them. “They’ll get it figured out one way or the other,” he said as he traveled aboard his plane. “There’s great tension […]
