Hamas releases second group of Israeli and Thai hostages in ceasefire agreement

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Thirteen Israelis and four Thai nationals arrived in Israel on Sunday in the second release of hostages from Hamas captivity in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. This deal was briefly endangered by a dispute about aid delivery into Gaza. Nonetheless, the mediation of Egypt and Qatar saw this dispute resolved, underscoring the frailty of …

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Trudeau Criticizes Rival’s Ukraine Policy Influenced by Trump: Canada Prime Minister

Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Conservative leader of abandoning Ukraine under the influence of Donald Trump, the leading Republican nominee in the upcoming U.S. election. In a preliminary vote, all 109 Conservative lawmakers opposed updated trade legislation between Canada and Ukraine. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre claimed that the party did not support …

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Gaza Ceasefire Holds as Hostage Release and Aid Enter Enclave

Israeli and Hamas officials announce temporary ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip, providing residents with much-needed relief after nearly two months of intense fighting. Reports show no major bombings, artillery strikes, or rocket attacks, however both sides have made accusations of sporadic violations. Leaflets were distributed to warn Gazans not to return to their homes …

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Israel and Hamas Agree to Four-Day Truce on Friday, Facilitated by Qatar Mediators

Israel and Hamas Entering Four-Day Truce with Hostage Release DOHA/GAZA, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Ahead of the ceasefire starting on Friday morning, a spokesman for Hamas’ armed wing called for “an escalation of the confrontation with (Israel) on all resistance fronts”, referring to “this temporary truce” in a video message. The truce is anticipated to …

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Dutch Election: Far-Right Party Led by Wilders vies for Power in Government

Geert Wilders, far-right politician and leader of the PVV party, has secured a significant victory in the Dutch parliamentary elections. His triumph has sparked a strong reaction among supporters and detractors alike, with various groups expressing concerns. His party, the Freedom Party, won 37 seats out of 150, outperforming expectations and beating out major contenders. …

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Dutch Election: Wilders’ Far-Right Party Poised for Significant Gains

Dutch elections witness at least three parties competing in tight race for top position Far-right, left, up in recent polls, indicating potential new PM Polls show that the Dutch election on Wednesday is a close race, with at least three parties – including the far right – vying for the top spot. The voters’ choices …

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Broadcom successfully completes $69 billion VMware acquisition following Chinese approval

Broadcom Limited company logo is pictured on an office building in Rancho Bernardo, California May 12, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Nov 22 (Reuters) – Broadcom (AVGO.O) on Wednesday closed its $69 billion acquisition of cloud-computing firm VMware (VMW.N) after receiving regulatory approval in the last major market, China, ending a months-long saga. …

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Ukraine dismisses high-ranking cyber defence officials amidst corruption investigation

Yurii Shchyhol, Head of the State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection of Ukraine, speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 22, 2023. REUTERS/Ivan Lyubysh-Kirdey/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Ukraine has taken steps against corruption in its pursuit of EU membership, particularly in the cyber security …

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