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Could the war between Russia and Ukraine end soon?

Virtual Jerusalem | 2025-01-25, 19:39

US President Donald Trump ramps up diplomatic pressure to end the war.| Read More Al JazeeraBreaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ...

US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary

Virtual Jerusalem | 2025-01-25, 19:39

Noem takes charge of a sprawling agency that deals with a host of crucial issues like immigration and customs.| Read More Al JazeeraBreaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ...

Kuwait police arrest 21 drug dealers

Kuna | 2025-01-25, 19:17

KUWAIT, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior said Saturday that 21 culprits in 17 psychotropic drug charges have been

Four Israeli soldiers swapped for 200 Palestinians; north Gaza shut over hostage still held

Gulf-Times | 2025-01-25, 19:11

Releases are part of ceasefire's first phaseFreed Israeli soldiers had been captured at observation post near Gaza200 Palestinian prisoners freed Hamas freed four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners in the second swap

PM, Russian FM discuss Ukraine crisis, Gaza

Gulf-Times | 2025-01-25, 19:11

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani received Saturday a phone

'Bittersweet reaction' in Tel Aviv following release of hostages

France24 | 2025-01-25, 19:02

In Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square, a big screen showed the faces of the four female

Israeli forces fire on crowds near Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor

Virtual Jerusalem | 2025-01-25, 18:44

Video from near Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor showed crowds ducking and running for cover amid Israeli gunfire.| Read More Al JazeeraBreaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ...

Sinner vs Zverev: Australian Open final preview – start time, how to follow

Virtual Jerusalem | 2025-01-25, 18:44

Jannick Sinner targets a second successive Australian Open title as he faces Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s men’s final.| Read More Al JazeeraBreaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ...

Hamas’ cynical video: Returning hostages smile, thank captors in Arabic

Virtual Jerusalem | 2025-01-25, 18:44

Hamas publishes footage of �Daniella Gilboa, Liri

Crowds cheer, families hug as 200 Palestinians freed

Oman Observer | 2025-01-25, 18:34

GAZA: Hamas freed four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners, the second swap under the Gaza truce, although Israel halted families from ret ...

Pentagon’s New Mideast Policy Chief Wants To Scale Down US Presence there

The Liberty Beacon | 2025-01-25, 18:34

Pentagon’s New Mideast Policy Chief Wants To Scale Down US Presence there By Dave DeCamp | AntiWar.com as posted at ZH The Trump administration has appointed a new Middle East policy chief in the Pentagon who believes the US should scale down its

Stephen Shaya, M.D., To Speak At Arab Health 2025 On Global Healthcare Investments

MENA FN | 2025-01-25, 18:25

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 24, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- Stephen Shaya, M.D., Executive Servant Leader at J&B Medical and Managing Director of Akkad Holdings, will ... ...

Rare Sightings: Kuwait's Arabian red fox population on the rise

Gulf News | 2025-01-25, 18:17

Dubai: Kuwait’s deserts host a thriving population of Arabian red foxes, the largest fox species in the

Hamas' cynical video: Returning hostages smile, thank captors in Arabic

Israel National News | 2025-01-25, 18:16

Hamas publishes footage of Daniella, Liri, Naama, and Karina smiling and thanking the terrorists in Arabic for 'taking good care of them' in captivity, 'for the food, the drinks, and the clothing,' and for 'protection from the attacks.' ...

PROFILE - Raed al-Saadi: Longest-serving Jenin prisoner freed after 36 years in Israeli jails

Anadolu Agency | 2025-01-25, 18:10

Palestinian Territory By Aysar Alais RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA) - Israeli authorities released Palestinian prisoner Raed al-Saadi on Saturday as part of the second batch of releases under phase one of the Jan. 19 ceasefire agreement. According to the Palestinian

Gazans unable to return home set for long wait to cross Israeli barrier

France24 | 2025-01-25, 18:08

Displaced Palestinians heading back to the Gaza Strip's war-ravaged north found themselves blocked with their belongings at an Israeli-controlled patch of land where troops stood. Details by Shrouk Aila, journalist in Khan Younes. ...

The 10,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza 'could have been saved' M. Barghouti tells FRANCE 24

France24 | 2025-01-25, 18:08

Hamas militants handed over four captive female Israeli

Israel accuses Hamas of breaching terms of Gaza ceasefire deal

France24 | 2025-01-25, 18:08

The first week of the latest ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas

Department of Health to showcase Abu Dhabi’s transformative vision for healthcare at Arab Health 2025

Urdu Point | 2025-01-25, 17:47

<p> (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 25th Jan, 2025) ABU DHABI, 25th January, 2025 (WAM) – The Department of HealthAbu Dhabi (DoH) will showcase Abu Dhabi’s transformative vision for healthcare at Arab Health 2025. </p><p>Under the

Israel and Hamas Dispute Over Hostage Leaves Displaced Palestinians Waiting

New York Times | 2025-01-25, 17:43

Israel is preventing movement to the north of Gaza until plans are set for the release of Arbel Yehud, one of the last civilian women held in Gaza. ...

Gaza war truce sees new hostage-prisoner swap

Oman Observer | 2025-01-25, 17:40

GAZA: Palestinian fighters and Israel carried out a hostage-prisoner swap on Saturday under a Gaza ceasefire deal, but a last-minute dispute blocked the expected return of hundreds ...

Lebanon army accuses Israel of 'procrastination'

Oman Observer | 2025-01-25, 17:40

BEIRUT: The Lebanese army on Saturday said it was ready to deploy its forces in the country's south, accusing Israel of "procrastination" in its withdrawal under a ce ...

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 prisoners of war

Virtual Jerusalem | 2025-01-25, 17:32

The identities of the prisoners were not disclosed.| Read More Al JazeeraBreaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ...

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