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Recent updates from the Middle East: Gaza truce initiates the freeing of three Israeli captives.

A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was initiated on Sunday, coinciding with the release of the first three female hostages held by Hamas for 15 months amid ongoing conflicts with Israel. ...

Identifying Israelis liberated or rescued on the initial day of the truce.

JERUSALEM — Three hostages held by Hamas are anticipated to be freed on Sunday after enduring 471 days of captivity, part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian militant group....

Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the right-wing minister who stepped down from Netanyahu’s administration?

TEL AVIV, Israel — In a significant political shift, Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet on Sunday, voicing strong objections to the...

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Arrest of South Korea’s ousted president follows martial law announcement, sparking riots among his backers

International Crisis @USLive - January 19, 2025, 3:47 am

SEOUL, South Korea — Following the formal arrest of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, his lawyers announced on Sunday that he remains...

The ascent — and possible decline — of TikTok in the United States

Business @USLive - January 18, 2025, 9:34 pm

The prospect of a U.S. ban on TikTok has left both influencers and users in a state of uncertainty throughout the extended discussions among...

Impeached South Korean president detained following martial law announcement amid rioting by supporters

International Crisis @USLive - January 18, 2025, 7:46 pm

SEOUL, South Korea — The recently impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea was officially arrested early Sunday morning following his initial apprehension...

As a US TikTok ban looms, Trump indicates he is ‘highly likely’ to approve an extension.

Business @USLive - January 18, 2025, 2:31 pm

The deadline for TikTok to avoid a ban in the U.S. is approaching, but users searching for clear information on the implications have not...

Shooter kills two judges in Tehran linked to 1988 execution spree

Business @USLive - January 18, 2025, 12:20 pm

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In a shocking incident in Iran's capital on Saturday, a man fatally shot two notable hard-line judges known for...

Thirty people hurt in ski lift incident at Pyrenees resort in Spain

International Crisis @USLive - January 18, 2025, 7:51 am

BARCELONA, Spain — An accident at the Astún ski resort, located in the Pyrenees mountains of Spain, has left at least 30 individuals injured,...

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Once celebrated as a highlight of Syria’s capital, a train station is now viewed by some as a beacon of post-war...

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 8:58 pm

DAMASCUS, Syria — The Qadam train station, once a celebrated symbol of the Syrian capital's connectivity, served as a crucial transit point...

Over 40 Pakistanis presumed lost at sea after migrant vessel sinks near African shoreline

Business @USLive - January 17, 2025, 8:11 pm

ISLAMABAD — Authorities are concerned that over 40 Pakistani nationals may have drowned following the sinking of a migrant boat off the Atlantic coast...

Israel’s government endorses a ceasefire agreement in Gaza along with the release of many captives.

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 6:21 pm

JERUSALEM — In a significant development, Israel’s Cabinet officially endorsed a ceasefire agreement on early Saturday morning, which is set to facilitate the release...

Court overturns Obama-era policy protecting young immigrant arrivals to the US

Business @USLive - January 17, 2025, 6:00 pm

A federal appeals court issued a ruling on Friday that takes aim at an Obama-era initiative designed to protect immigrants who came to the...

Ex-CIA analyst admits to disclosing details about an anticipated Israeli strike on Iran

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 1:28 pm

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former analyst for the CIA admitted guilt on Friday for leaking sensitive information regarding a prospective Israeli military action against...

Doorbell camera at a Canadian residence records a meteorite impact.

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 1:19 pm

A doorbell camera installed in a Canadian residence has managed to capture both video and audio of a meteorite making contact with the Earth,...

Commerce Secretary Raimondo delivers final critiques of Trump and guidance for Democrats moving forward

Business @USLive - January 17, 2025, 12:52 pm

WASHINGTON — Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, views Donald Trump as a president-elect whose rhetoric is marked by aggression, yet he appears...

Trump and Xi Discuss Trade, Fentanyl Issues, and TikTok Matters

Business @USLive - January 17, 2025, 11:02 am

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Numerous deceased sea turtles are being found along the coast of India.

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 6:33 am

```html BENGALURU, India — In the past fortnight, over 400 endangered olive ridley sea turtles have been discovered washed ashore along the eastern coastline of...

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse receive 14 and 7-year prison sentences in corruption case from Pakistani court.

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 4:51 am

ISLAMABAD — A court in Pakistan has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison, while his wife, Bushra Bibi, received...

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Confrontation in South Africa concludes with 87 miners deceased, sparking outrage over police’s ‘smoke them out’ methods.

International Crisis @USLive - 3 days ago

Europe’s migration leader commits to fulfilling deportation promise

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Large crowds gather for memorial service in Paris honoring far-right figure Jean-Marie Le Pen, with heightened security measures...

International Crisis @USLive - 3 days ago

Trudeau promises Canada will react to Trump’s tariffs, emphasizing that the impact will be distributed among various regions.

Business @USLive - 4 days ago

Officials report notable advancements in negotiations regarding a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as the release...

International Crisis @USLive - 6 days ago

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