Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on Day One of ceasefire
The truce allowed Palestinians to return to bombed-out neighborhoods to begin rebuilding their lives, while relief trucks delivered much-needed aid.
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
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
What Trump said about Canada, Mexico, NATO and Gaza hostages at news conference
Here are some of Donald Trump's key quotes, ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Hamas and Israel wrangle over talks as Israeli strikes in Gaza intensify
A Hamas official says it approves a list of 34 Israeli hostages to be returned as part of a deal that could eventually lead to a ceasefire.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Ceasefire and aid: A lifeline for Gaza amid crisis
By continuously killing Palestinians and destroying Gaza will not free the hostages; only political negotiations for ceasefire can,- said Dr. Mohammad Qutub.
Thu Jan 02 2025
Gaza ceasefire talks gain momentum as officials push for deal
An agreement to halt the 14-month-old war in Gaza and free hostages held in the Palestinian enclave could be signed in the coming days.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages and Syria, Israeli PM says
Israeli PM Netanyahu discusses Syria and efforts to free Israeli and foreign hostages in Gaza with US President-elect Trump.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Israel 'more optimistic' on prospects of Gaza hostage deal
Israel's Foreign Minister says indirect negotiations were under way about the return of about 100 hostages.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Trump's Middle East envoy in diplomatic push to help reach Gaza ceasefire before inauguration
Trump says there would be "hell to pay" in the Middle East if hostages held in the Gaza were not released prior to his inauguration.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Hamas: No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends
Gaza truce talks stall as the US vetoes a UN resolution calling for an unconditional, permanent ceasefire.
Thu Nov 21 2024
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire
US calls for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the 13-month conflict and separately demand the release of hostages.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Netanyahu, in Gaza, says Hamas will no longer rule enclave
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is still searching for the 101 hostages in Gaza, offering a $5 million reward for the return of each one.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Marking Oct. 7, Israel vows to fight for hostages, assails UN
The resolutions that the UN did pass were about the situation in Gaza, says Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Hamas says hostage guards in Gaza have been operating under new instructions
Hamas' armed wing revealed that since June, they have followed new directives on handling hostages if Israeli forces approach in Gaza.
Tue Sep 03 2024
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