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Myanmar
Myanmar’s military regime extends state of emergency as civil war rages
Myanmar’s military regime – which seized power in a 2021 coup – has extended the state of emergency serving to uphold its rule for another six months, as civil war rages in the country.
Western Sahara
Macron triggers tensions with Algeria in supporting Morocco’s Western Sahara plan
Algeria recalled its ambassador in France “with immediate effect” on Tuesday following a decision by French President Emmanuel Macron to back Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara to become an autonomous region under Moroccan control.
Middle East
Hamas ‘in shock’ over Haniyeh death
The leadership of the Palestinian armed group Hamas has been left in “a state of shock” by the assassination of its political leader Ismail Haniyeh, top officials have told the BBC.
Western Sahara
Who should control Western Sahara?
France becomes the latest country to back Morocco’s claim.
Middle East
Hamas accuses Netanyahu of adding new conditions to ceasefire proposal
Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday of preventing a ceasefire in Gaza by adding new conditions and demands to a US-backed truce proposal, after the latest talks conducted through mediators, Reuters reports.
Myanmar
ASEAN urges Myanmar to start peace process, alarmed over Gaza casualties
Foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian regional bloc ASEAN on Saturday condemned violence against civilians in military-ruled Myanmar and urged all parties to end hostilities and follow an agreed peace plan.
Middle East
Israel sends Gaza hostage and ceasefire proposal to U.S.
Israel delivered to the U.S. on Saturday its updated proposal for the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, according to an Israeli senior official and two other sources with knowledge of the issue.
Middle East
Israel seeks changes to Gaza truce plan, complicating talks, sources say
Israel is seeking changes to a plan for a Gaza truce and the release of hostages, complicating a final deal to halt its bombing campaign that has devastated the enclave, according to a Western official, a Palestinian and two Egyptian sources.