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Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Deal, Confirms Biden
"Today (Wednesday), after many months of intensive diplomacy by the United States, along with Egypt and Qatar, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal," Biden announced, making the deal the last foreign policy accomplishment of his administration which ends on January 20.
'Sandman' Author Neil Gaiman Denies Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
On Monday, New York Magazine published accounts of eight women who accused the author of sexual assault, sexual misconduct and coercion in an article titled "There Is No Safe Word".
NATO Strengthens Baltic Security in Response to Unverified Report of Russian Fleet
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the plan during the closing remarks of the Baltic Sea NATO Allies Summit, that was convened with the purpose of discussing how the security situation could be enhanced within the region, Xinhua news agency reports.
Sheikh Hasina’s Niece Tulip Siddiq Steps Down as UK Treasury Minister
Siddiq, who held the role responsible for financial services and fighting corruption, faced growing scrutiny over her connections with her aunt, who was ousted as prime minister of Bangladesh last year.
Hegseth Pledges to Reassess India Relations and Agreements if Confirmed as US Defense Secretary
Hegseth made the remarks in responses submitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee at his confirmation hearing.
British Sikh MP Reiterates Call for UK Parliament Inquiry into Operation Blue Star
The MP for Slough in south-east England called on the Labour Party government elected last year to launch the probe after previous Tory governments had "tried to brush the issue under the carpet".
Biden Asserts US is Winning Global Competition
The 82-year-old outgoing president drove to the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the US State Department to deliver his last foreign policy speech in which he highlighted the achievements of his administration and how the world had changed in the past four years.
Biden Highlights Quad as a Key Foreign Policy Achievement
Biden said on Monday that he had strengthened America's bilateral and multilateral alliances and partnerships, including NATO and the Quad; formed new ones, such as AUKUS with the United Kingdom and Australia; and weakened America's adversaries, including Russia, China, and Iran.
Jaishankar Highlights India's Willingness to Assist During Challenging Times in Spain
Addressing the Indian community during his tour of Spain, Jaishankar said that ties between India and Spain are ready to make landmark progress.
Bangladesh’s Yunus Urges UK to Investigate Corruption Scandal Involving Sheikh Hasina’s Niece
In an interview with the Times newspaper, Yunus criticized the use of properties gifted to Siddiq and her family by "allies of her aunt's deposed regime". He demanded the return of the assets to Bangladesh if she is found to have benefitted from "plain robbery".
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