What we know about the Gaza hostage and prisoner exchange
During the first phase of the ceasefire, the Israeli army will pull back from some positions in Gaza.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel says
If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal
Itamar Ben-Gvir says he would resign from Netanyahu's govt if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.
Fri Jan 17 2025
US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'
We're tying up that loose end as we speak, says Antony Blinken.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says
The security cabinet would meet on Friday before a full meeting of the cabinet later to approve the deal, Netanyahu's office says.
Fri Jan 17 2025
How many Palestinians has Israel's Gaza offensive killed?
This explainer examines how the Palestinian toll is calculated, how reliable it is, the breakdown of civilians and fighters killed.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Hamas denies Netanyahu's claims, says committed to Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas is committed to the ceasefire agreement announced by the mediators, says senior group leader Izzat al-Rishq in a statement.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Israel strikes Gaza within hours of ceasefire accord with Hamas, residents say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of making last-minute demands and going back on agreements.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas backtracking on Gaza ceasefire agreements
Hamas reneges on parts of the agreement reached with mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last minute concessions, says Netanyahu.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Gaza deal emerged after intense 96 hours, US officials say
The deal includes a six-week ceasefire, Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, and hostage exchanges between Hamas and Israel.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Ceasefire deal: Hamas commends Malaysia's support during Gaza crisis
The ceasefire, announced by Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, will initially span 42 days.
Thu Jan 16 2025
UN lays groundwork for Gaza aid surge under ceasefire but still sees challenges
A truce would include a significant increase of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on 'coming hours'
Mediators, including Israel and Hamas say an agreement for a truce in the besieged enclave and release of hostages was closer than ever.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Main points of the Gaza ceasefire proposal
Here are the main points from the draft, according to an Israeli official and a Palestinian official.
Wed Jan 15 2025
[COLUMNIST] Turkiye, Syria and Israel’s loss of strategic initiative
Today Israel is confronted with a new reality despite the gains and wins from four successive wars in the past.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Man executed for causing heavy casualties in south China car-ramming case
Fan Weiqiu was convicted ramming his car into the crowd at a sports centre in November last year, causing heavy casualties.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Gov't not rushing to achieve developed nation status - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli says the country is now in a good position, attracting foreign investors and being seen as a strategic gateway to ASEAN.
Mon Jan 20 2025
South Korea's Yoon shuns questioning as security tightened after court rampage
Authorities says security was being beefed up at the Seoul Detention Centre where Yoon Suk-Yeol is being held as a pre-trial inmate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval
Donald Trump is the first US president since the 19th century to win a second term after losing the White House.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Sim: Malaysia's labour market faces significant challenges posed by three paradoxes
Steven Sim says the first paradox is the low median wage, which does not align with the country's low unemployment rate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea's detained President Yoon
Here's some facts about the facility and what is expected to unfold for the former prosecutor-turned-president.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Trump says to repeal Biden's multiple executive orders within hours of inauguration
Trump says the executive orders he is about to sign includes border security, energy, federal government spending, TikTok, DEI programmes.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Trump's return adds new twist to Western firms' Russia exit dilemma
Donald Trump's mere arrival may give some companies the political cover to stay on in Russia.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Slim chance of Trump 2.0 reversing Biden's proposed AI chip export controls
Investment bank says it sees "little chance" for a complete overturn of that decision by the incoming Trump administration.
Mon Jan 20 2025
PM to lead ASEAN’s global voice at WEF 2025
This will be Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's first participation in WEF since assuming the role of Prime Minister.
Mon Jan 20 2025