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Hamas Halts Hostage Release, Accuses Israel of Ceasefire Violations as Netanyahu Holds Emergency Talks
Hamas announced Monday that it is postponing the next scheduled hostage release under the ongoing ceasefire agreement, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations under the deal. The decision, disclosed in a statement by Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas' military wing, threatens to derail the fragile truce that has facilitated multiple exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. 
Hamas announced Monday that it is postponing the next scheduled hostage release under the ongoing ceasefire agreement, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations under the deal. The decision, disclosed in a statement by Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas' military wing, threatens to derail the fragile truce that has facilitated multiple exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. -
Russia Rejects Trump’s Ukraine Peace Efforts, Insists on Full Concessions
Russia has reaffirmed its demand that all of President Vladimir Putin's conditions be met in full before any resolution to the war in Ukraine, signaling a hardline stance following President Donald Trump's recent comments about potential negotiations. 
Russia has reaffirmed its demand that all of President Vladimir Putin's conditions be met in full before any resolution to the war in Ukraine, signaling a hardline stance following President Donald Trump's recent comments about potential negotiations. -
Israeli Forces Withdraw from Key Gaza Corridor as Ceasefire Holds Amid Uncertainty
Israeli forces have withdrawn from the Netzarim corridor in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, officials from both sides confirmed Sunday. The move marks a key step in the fragile truce that has paused the 15-month war but faces significant hurdles in negotiations for an extension. 
Israeli forces have withdrawn from the Netzarim corridor in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, officials from both sides confirmed Sunday. The move marks a key step in the fragile truce that has paused the 15-month war but faces significant hurdles in negotiations for an extension. -
Trump Claims Phone Call with Putin on Ukraine War, Kremlin Declines to Confirm
Former President Donald Trump has spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, according to comments Trump made in an exclusive interview aboard Air Force One. The disclosure, which has not been confirmed by the Kremlin or U.S. officials, comes as Trump positions himself as a potential intermediary in the ongoing conflict. Former President Donald Trump has spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, according to comments Trump made in an exclusive interview aboard Air Force One. The disclosure, which has not been confirmed by the Kremlin or U.S. officials, comes as Trump positions himself as a potential intermediary in the ongoing conflict. -
Trump Signals Ukraine Peace Talks, but Putin Shows No Interest in Compromise
Former President Donald Trump has suggested that the U.S. and Russia are engaged in discussions about ending the war in Ukraine, though it remains unclear whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has any real interest in negotiations. Nearly three years after Russia's invasion, Moscow's forces are advancing, while Ukraine faces shortages of troops and military supplies. Trump, who has repeatedly claimed he could broker peace, has indicated that "very serious" talks are already underway, though Kyiv has been left out of the process. Former President Donald Trump has suggested that the U.S. and Russia are engaged in discussions about ending the war in Ukraine, though it remains unclear whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has any real interest in negotiations. Nearly three years after Russia's invasion, Moscow's forces are advancing, while Ukraine faces shortages of troops and military supplies. Trump, who has repeatedly claimed he could broker peace, has indicated that "very serious" talks are already underway, though Kyiv has been left out of the process. -
Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Exchanged as Ceasefire Continues
Three Israeli hostages were released Saturday in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued to hold. The latest exchange marked the fifth round of swaps under the first phase of the deal, which began on January 19. 
Three Israeli hostages were released Saturday in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued to hold. The latest exchange marked the fifth round of swaps under the first phase of the deal, which began on January 19. -
Baltic States Cut Final Ties to Russia’s Power Grid, Brace for Possible Retaliation
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are set to sever their last remaining energy ties with Russia this weekend, completing a decades-long effort to break free from Soviet-era infrastructure. The three Baltic nations will disconnect from the Moscow-controlled BRELL power grid on Saturday before fully synchronizing with the European electricity network on Sunday, a move seen as both a geopolitical and energy security milestone. 
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are set to sever their last remaining energy ties with Russia this weekend, completing a decades-long effort to break free from Soviet-era infrastructure. The three Baltic nations will disconnect from the Moscow-controlled BRELL power grid on Saturday before fully synchronizing with the European electricity network on Sunday, a move seen as both a geopolitical and energy security milestone. -
Japan’s Ishiba Meets Trump in Washington Amid Uncertainty Over U.S.-Asia Alliances
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in Washington on Thursday for a closely watched meeting with President Donald Trump, as Japan seeks to reaffirm its alliance with the U.S. amid shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics in Asia. The visit marks the second foreign leader meeting of Trump's new term, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit earlier this week. 
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in Washington on Thursday for a closely watched meeting with President Donald Trump, as Japan seeks to reaffirm its alliance with the U.S. amid shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics in Asia. The visit marks the second foreign leader meeting of Trump's new term, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit earlier this week. -
Greece Declares State of Emergency as Earthquake Swarm Rattles Santorini, Experts Warn of Potential Larger Quake
The Greek government has declared a state of emergency in Santorini as a series of earthquakes continue to rattle the island, raising fears of a potential larger quake. The decision, announced Thursday by the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry, allows authorities to mobilize emergency resources until at least March 3 as they respond to the crisis. 
The Greek government has declared a state of emergency in Santorini as a series of earthquakes continue to rattle the island, raising fears of a potential larger quake. The decision, announced Thursday by the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry, allows authorities to mobilize emergency resources until at least March 3 as they respond to the crisis. -
Ukraine Reports Rising Accuracy in North Korean Missiles
North Korean ballistic missiles fired by Russian forces at Ukraine have shown a significant increase in precision over the past several weeks, according to senior Ukrainian officials. The improved accuracy-now landing within 50 to 100 meters of their intended targets-marks a stark contrast to earlier missile salvos, which were often off by one to three kilometers. 
North Korean ballistic missiles fired by Russian forces at Ukraine have shown a significant increase in precision over the past several weeks, according to senior Ukrainian officials. The improved accuracy-now landing within 50 to 100 meters of their intended targets-marks a stark contrast to earlier missile salvos, which were often off by one to three kilometers.
