Category: World

Tel Aviv: Israel is increasing pressure on Hamas to accept what it claims is a fresh ceasefire proposal from the United States, diverging from the terms agreed upon in January. By enforcing a blockade on the Gaza Strip, Israel seeks to push Hamas into compliance, leaving the fragile truce in uncertainty. The “Witkoff Proposal” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has referred to the new ceasefire plan as the “Witkoff proposal,” named after Steve Witkoff, a Mideast adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. However, the White House has only expressed general support…

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Mumbai: As India secured a victory against New Zealand in their final group stage match and progressed to the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy Semi-final, former India cricketer and JioStar expert Ambati Rayudu shared his insights exclusively on JioHotstar during the post-match discussion. Speaking exclusively on JioHotstar after the India vs New Zealand clash in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, Ambati Rayudu lauded India’s spinners, with a special mention of Varun Chakaravarthy. He said: “Varun was great today. Early in his career, he wasn’t very consistent with his lines and…

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BEIJING: Chinese authorities are set to convene behind closed doors next week to formulate strategies aimed at shielding the nation’s struggling economy from renewed trade threats and tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The upcoming “Two Sessions” meetings—attended by the country’s parliament and top advisory body—serve as crucial platforms for Communist Party discussions, revealing China’s approach to key economic and political challenges. These meetings will be closely watched for signals on Beijing’s response to escalating trade tensions with Washington. Economic Challenges and Policy Adjustments In an essay scheduled for…

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New Delhi: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union (EU) is exploring a potential security and defense partnership with India. The announcement came ahead of her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. Von der Leyen arrived in India on Thursday for a two-day visit, accompanied by her team of commissioners, in an effort to bolster diplomatic and economic ties with the world’s fifth-largest economy. The visit comes amid growing concerns over the EU’s strained relations with its long-standing ally,…

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KHAN YOUNIS: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas for the second phase of the Gaza truce commenced in Cairo, preventing a collapse of the ceasefire ahead of its scheduled expiration on Saturday. Egypt’s state communications agency confirmed that “intensive discussions” are being facilitated by officials from the United States, Israel, and Qatar. Mediators Work Towards a Lasting Resolution The talks aim to build on the first phase of the ceasefire, with a focus on securing the release of all living hostages held in Gaza and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces…

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Washington, D.C. : The Pentagon has released new guidelines regarding transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military, stating that recruits or service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria are ineligible unless they meet specific warfighting needs and adhere to strict behavioral guidelines. The policy, unveiled in a court filing on Wednesday, aligns with a previous executive order issued by former President Donald Trump during his first tenure. The order, which had prohibited transgender military service, faced legal challenges before being overturned by the Biden administration. However, the latest directive suggests a…

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