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Middle East
Blinken is heading back to the Middle East, without fanfare or a visit to Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Egypt on Tuesday for his 10th trip to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began nearly a year ago, this one aimed partly at refining a proposal to present to Israel and Hamas for a cease-fire deal and release of hostages.
Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners each in deal mediated by UAE
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners of war from each side, both countries confirmed, with the United Arab Emirates acting as an intermediary.
Ukraine
Zelensky said his victory plan will lead to ‘reliable peace’ in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he will present to President Joe Biden a plan to strengthen Ukraine that could “pave the way to a reliable peace” in the country’s ongoing war with Russia.
Middle East
Hamas says it is ready to implement Gaza ceasefire deal without ‘new conditions’
After meetings with Qatari and Egyptian mediators on Wednesday, Palestinian militant group Hamas reiterated its “readiness” to adopt President Biden’s Gaza ceasefire deal, originally proposed in May, as pressure grows on Netanyahu to bring home hostages.
Ukraine
Ukraine’s foreign minister resigns in largest shake-up since war began
The reorganization of the administration comes as Russia unleashes a new wave of aerial attacks on cities, including one on Lviv that killed seven overnight.
Myanmar
Military leader says Myanmar will hold a census next month to compile voter lists
The head of Myanmar’s military government has declared that Myanmar will hold a national census next month to compile voter lists for a general election and to analyze population and socioeconomic trends.
Middle East
US sets two-week deadline for Gaza ceasefire talks, Turkish official says
A Turkish foreign ministry spokesperson said the United States has been misleading the public by claiming that Gaza ceasefire negotiations have been progressing positively, citing Hamas officials.
Middle East
What is the ‘Philadelphi corridor’ and why is it a sticking point?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defied mounting pressure Monday and insisted his military must maintain control of the area in any cease-fire deal to end the war in Gaza.