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An Israeli airstrike hits a school sheltering people in Gaza, killing at least 30
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes hit a school being used by displaced Palestinians in central Gaza on Saturday, killing at least 30 people, as the country’s negotiators prepared to meet international mediators to discuss a proposed cease-fire. At least one...
Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes
VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — Southeast Asian top diplomats on Saturday condemned violence in Myanmar's ongoing civil war and urged for “practical” means to defuse rising tensions in the South China Sea during the last of the three-day regional talks with allies including the U.S., Russia and China....
Today in History: July 27, Korean War hostilities end
Today in History Today is Friday, July 27, the 209th day of 2024. There are 157 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed at Panmunjom, ending three years of fighting on the...
Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a cease-fire deal for Gaza as he neared the end of a contentious U.S. visit that put on...
Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu visits Trump, says Israel is eager to reach a cease-fire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Donald Trump on Friday at the former president's Mar-a-Lago estate for their first face-to-face meeting in nearly four years as the two sought to mend their political alliance. Netanyahu's visit to Florida came a day after the...
Italy plans to return an ambassador to Syria to reflect new diplomatic developments, minister says
ROME (AP) — Italy plans to send an ambassador back to Syria after a decade-long absence, the country’s foreign minister said, in a diplomatic move that could spark divisions among European Union allies. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, speaking in front of relevant parliamentary...
How might Netanyahu's visit to the US affect cease-fire efforts?
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States comes as negotiations to end the Israel-Hamas war and recover hostages held in Gaza inch forward — with no immediate deal in sight. Egypt, Qatar and the United States continue to push Israel...
With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister's visit, China shows its rising influence
In consecutive days this week, China brokered a deal between rival Palestinian factions and hosted Ukraine's foreign minister at a moment when pressure is mounting on the country to negotiate an end to the grinding war there. While it's unclear if the agreement between Hamas and...
Unbowed by Oct. 7 aftermath, Israeli, Palestinian teens come together for future of troubled region
GENEVA (AP) — They are teens from the U.S. and a torn Middle East: mostly Christians, Jews and Muslims, who have been taking part in a years-long program to become leaders and peace-builders. While a lot changed on Oct. 7, they persist in working for a better future for Israelis and Palestinians....
Agreement with Russia is 'deal with the devil,' adviser to Ukrainian president says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Signing an agreement with Russia to stop the war with Ukraine would amount to signing a deal with the devil, a top adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as pressure mounts on the country to seek an end to more than two years of fighting. A...
