Gaza: Palestinian transitional committee holds first meeting in Cairo
Palestinian transitional committee meets in Cairo to discuss Gaza administration while Israeli airstrikes continue, raising ceasefire violation concerns.
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Belgium alarm: 12-year-old child suspected of jihadist propaganda
Belgium reports alarming rise in minors involved in jihadist propaganda, with youngest suspect being just 12 years old according to State Security intelligence.
Iran demands $7,000 from families to release protesters’ bodies
Iran’s authorities demand up to $7,000 from families to release protesters’ bodies, while offering free release if families claim victims were pro-government.
Trump receives Nobel Peace Prize from Venezuelan opposition leader
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado hands her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Trump at White House meeting, calling it recognition of his freedom commitment.
US increases pressure on Mexico for joint military operations against fentanyl
US escalates pressure on Mexico for joint military operations targeting fentanyl labs, sparking sovereignty concerns amid Trump’s anti-cartel doctrine.
Turkey: Athlete linked to Istanbul mayor freed on restrictive terms
Turkish volleyball player accused of extramarital affair with Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu released on bail after drug trafficking charges.
Trump halts Iran strikes after Netanyahu mediation and executions pause
Trump steps back from Iran strikes after Netanyahu’s intervention and Tehran’s promise to halt executions, but keeps military options open.
Rare footage of isolated Amazon tribe released: “I was wondering where the arrow would come from” (Video)
Never-before-seen footage reveals rare encounter between conservationist and isolated Amazon tribe, showing tense first contact that turned peaceful.
Tokyo train chaos: Power outage paralyzes railway system (Video)
Massive overcrowding hits Tokyo as power outage paralyzes major railway lines during rush hour, affecting 673,000 commuters in Japan’s capital.
Putin-Netanyahu phone call: What they said about Iran and Middle East
Putin and Netanyahu discuss Iran tensions and Middle East stability in phone call amid rising concerns over potential regional conflict escalation.
Politico: How would Europeans respond if Trump deploys military in Greenland
European officials privately discuss countermeasures if Trump uses military force for Greenland, including restricting US access to European military bases and intelligence.
Zelensky ready to sign peace deal “even next week” if agreement reached
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Kyiv is ready to sign a peace deal next week if agreement is reached, while Trump blames Ukraine for delaying negotiations.