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Hamas says it will release American-Israeli hostage

The militant group's leader makes the announcement on social media, but it's not clear when the release will occur.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Thousands Demonstrate in Brussels Demanding the End of Genocide in Palestine

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated this Sunday in Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, to call for a ceasefire in Palestine, in a mobilization called under the slogan โ€œStop Genocide. RELATED: Death Toll in Gaza Rise to 52,810, Genocide Does Not Cease Between 20,000 and 80,000 people, according to the police [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Zelenskyy says he is willing to meet Putin in Istanbul for peace talks

The Ukrainian president said on Sunday he expected Russia to confirm a ceasefire starting Monday, and that he was prepared to meet with his Russian counterpart in Turkey on Thursday for direct talks to end Moscow's war, now in its fourth year.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump to accept a luxury 747 as a giftย from Qatar: Reports

President Trump is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747 jet as a gift from Qatar, according to multiple reports. The Qatari royal family is set to hand over a Boeing 747-8 jet to the presidentโ€™s administration, according to a Sunday report from ABC. The outlet also reported that Trump will be able to employ...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Mandelson on US-UK trade deal: โ€˜We regard it as finalizedโ€™

The framework touted by the White House represents the first emerging deal following the doling out of President Donald Trumpโ€™s tariffs last month.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump to accept luxury jet from Qatar for possible use as Air Force One: reports

Gift of a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet is expected to be announced this week when US president visits Qatar as part of a Middle East trip.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What can be learned from the latest conflict between India and Pakistan?

A tense ceasefire holds days after the most intense hostilities in decades.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Americaโ€™s roads are killing us

America's road safety strategy needs to be modernized with better data, tools and outcomes to prevent the nearly 40,000 fatalities per year.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Duffy: Federal government reducing flights out of Newark airport

GLEN RIDGE, N.J. โ€” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government had reduced the number of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport after two major air traffic control technology outages. In an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" that aired Sunday, Duffy sought to reassure Americans of the safety of flying through Newark,...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Israel attacks Yemenโ€™s Hodeidah, striking port areas

Israel has previously bombed Hodeidah and Sanaa Airport; Houthi missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US officials tout 'substantial progress' in China trade talks

Treasury Department SecretaryScott Bessentsaid Sunday that "substantial progress" had been made in trade talks between the United States and China after meeting for two days in Geneva, teasing further details on Monday morning. "I'm happy to report that we made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks," Bessent...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Judo Grand Slam 2025: Golden Finale in Astana

The final day of the 2025 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam delivered thrilling heavyweight action and first-time champions. Japan, Korea, and Kazakhstan all shone in a celebration of skill, strength, and sportsmanship. Next stop: the World Judo Championships in Budapest!

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel threatens strikes on Yemen ports

Israel threatens strikes on Yemen ports The Israeli military has ordered residents in parts of Yemen to evacuate, signalling a possible escalation. Avichay Adraee, the Israeli armyโ€™s Arabic-language spokesperson, announced on X that civilians should leave the areas of Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif ports immediately. While he did not detail what actions might follow, the warning has raised fears of imminent military...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk back in Boston after release from Louisiana detention center

A Tufts University student from Turkey returned to Boston on Saturday, one day after beingreleased from a Louisiana immigration detention centerwhere she was held for over six weeks.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Local Elections Uruguay: 35% of the Voters Voted in the First Four Hours

A little over 35% of those eligible to vote in the departmental and municipal elections taking place this Sunday in Uruguay went to the polls in the first four hours of the day. RELATED: Yamandรบ Orsi Officially Takes Office as the New President of Uruguay Sources from the Electoral Court, said that the reported figure [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address

The pontiff calls for a "lasting peace" in Ukraine and says he is "deeply hurt" by events in Gaza.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Victimized twice: Trump's DOJ cuts crime victim grants

The suggestion that there is massive โ€œbloatโ€ in helping people who have been violently victimized is absurd.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire

India has established "new normal" in its response to terrorism emanating from Pakistan, by raising the costs for perpetrators of terrorist attacks and their backers.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Fact-checking Trumpโ€™s claim of securing $10 trillion in investments for US

The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern DR Congo, officials say

The victims were mostly children and elderly people, with an additional 28 injured.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Barcelona beat Real Madrid despite Mbappe hat-trick as LaLiga title nears

Kylian Mbappe scores all Real Madrid's goals in a 4-3 defeat as Barcelona place one hand on the LaLiga title.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Merino scores then sees red as Arsenal come back to draw 2-2 at Liverpool

Arsenal earn a draw at Liverpool, recovering from being 2-0 down, but are yet to secure Champions League qualification.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump team, China report 'progress' following trade talks

Washington and Beijing struck an optimistic tone following two-day trade negotiations with China in Geneva. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promised a briefing on the outcome on Monday.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Netanyahu says Palestinian evacuees wonโ€™t be allowed to return in Gaza

Netanyahu says Palestinian evacuees wonโ€™t be allowed to return in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has doubled down on his hardline stance over Gaza, telling the Knessetโ€™s Foreign Affairs and Security Committee that forcefully displaced Palestinians โ€œwill not returnโ€ to their homes, reported Israeli journalist, Abraham Friend, the political correspondent for the 'Behadrei Haredim.' "They will not be there...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Zelenskyy says he is ready to meet Putin for peace talks

Offer comes after Trump insists Ukrainian president should โ€˜immediatelyโ€™ agree to negotiate with the Russian leader

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Fragile truce holds between India, Pakistan after days of fierce exchanges

Ceasefire halts conflict that was spiralling towards a full-scale war.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza war needs political solution, not just military force: Germany

Gaza war needs political solution, not just military force: Germany Germanyโ€™s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has warned that the war in Gaza cannot be resolved through military force alone, calling instead for a political settlement to bring an end to the conflict "I do not believe that this conflict can be permanently resolved by military means," Wadephul said during a visit to Israel on Sunday. "Nevertheless, it is...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

As oil prices fall can Gulf big spenders keep Trump pledges?

Wealthy Gulf states are promising President Trump huge investments into the US. But at the same time, the price of oil is falling. Is oil-fueled "investment diplomacy" still possible?

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany grapples with how to deal with far-right AfD

There's growing concern in Germany that society is becoming increasingly polarized. The question of how far right the AfD is threatens to further deepen the divide.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How should Germany deal with the far-right AfD party?

There's growing concern that German society is becoming increasingly polarized. The question of how to treat the AfD party threatens to further deepen the divide.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Frustrated Trump slams Putin, Ukraine as peace talk hopes falter

Ukraine wants Russia to agree to a ceasefire before beginning negotiations on a peace deal. Trump wants them to get on with talks regardless.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Live updates: Lawmakers talk Newark airport, mayor's arrest outside ICE detention center

Delays and cancellations upended operations at Newark Liberty International Airport this week, after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said some air traffic controllers are taking time off following recent outages. On April 28, air traffic controllers briefly lost communication, for about 90 seconds, with planes at Newark Airport. The blackout and communication breakdown led to...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ireland urges EU to review Israel deal over human rights violations

Ireland urges EU to review Israel deal over human rights violations Irelandโ€™s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Simon Harris, has called for a formal review of the European Unionโ€™s partnership agreement with Israel, citing serious concerns over human rights violations in Gaza. Posting on X, Harris pointed to the agreementโ€™s human rights clause, which requires EU-Israel relations to be grounded in respect for...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Tรผrkiye Is Ready To Host Negotiations Between Russia and Ukraine, Erdogan Says

Turkeyโ€™s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and said he welcomed the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. RELATED: Venezuela Supports Russiaโ€™s Peace Initiative to Ukraine During the talk, President Erdogan communicated to the Russian leader that his statement on peace talks between Russia and [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump Gulf trip promises good news for US business

Plus, Cannes opens under the cloud of US tariffs, and Romania likely to pick an ultranationalist president in run-off election

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World