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Contributor/Getty Images (SEOUL) — Over 12,000 North Korean troops are estimated to be fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Dorothy Camille Shea told the United Nations Security Council last week. Of those dispatched to the region, an estimated 300 North Korean soldiers in Russia have died and […]

Pope Francis (R) reads a speech during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images) (LONDON) —  Pope Francis fell and injured his arm on Thursday in his residence, the Vatican said. “This morning, […]

Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — A ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, with the Qatari prime minister announcing the deal Wednesday afternoon. Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations by the Iranian-backed militant group. […]

(DOHA) — A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, more than 15 months into the conflict. The agreement, which was brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, is currently being finalized, Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, announced during remarks in Doha late Wednesday. The Israelis will take […]

Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — A ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, with the Qatari prime minister announcing the deal Wednesday afternoon. Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations by the Iranian-backed militant group. […]

(DOHA) — A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, more than 15 months into the conflict. The agreement, which was brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, is currently being finalized, Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, announced during remarks in Doha late Wednesday. The Israelis will take […]

Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images (LONDON) — After 15 months of conflict, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal. The prime minister of Qatar announced the deal had been reached in Doha late Wednesday. Following the deal, world leaders from across the globe shared their reactions to the agreement. Alexander De Croo, prime minister […]

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The ceasefire and hostage release deal announced Wednesday between Israel and Hamas marks a major political and personal victory for President Joe Biden in his final days in office. “It’s a very good afternoon,” Biden said as he approached the podium in the Cross Hall of the White House to […]

Amir Levy/Getty Images (DOHA) — Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement to end over 15 months of fighting — with a brief pause in November 2023 — and release some of the hostages still in captivity in the Gaza Strip. However, despite an agreement between negotiators on both sides, the deal still needs […]

Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza, particularly in the north of the strip. A latest round of peace talks to end the 15-month-old war has resumed in Qatar, with high-level delegations traveling to Doha. Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is […]