137 Gaza Flotilla Activists Land in Istanbul
Turkey welcomes 137 activists detained during Gaza aid flotilla as they arrive in Istanbul, highlighting growing international focus on the Gaza blockade.
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Israel Halts Gaza City Offensive as Hamas Agrees Hostage Deal
Israel halts Gaza City operation after Hamas agrees in principle to release 48 hostages, setting stage for truce talks and post-war plans.
Trump Urges Israel to Halt Gaza Strikes After Hamas Moves on Hostages
President Trump urges Israel to halt strikes in Gaza after Hamas agrees in principle to release hostages under the 20-point plan.
Apple Pulls ICE-Tracking Apps After DOJ Request, Stirring Debate
Apple pulls ICEBlock and similar ICE-tracking apps from its App Store after a DOJ request, igniting debate over civil rights, safety, and tech firms’ ties to Washington.
Japan’s LDP Kicks Off Race for New Leader
Japan’s LDP has started voting to pick its new leader and next prime minister from five contenders in a high-stakes race.
Groups Sue to Block Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee
A coalition of unions, employers and religious groups sued to block Trump’s new $100K fee on H-1B visas, arguing it oversteps presidential authority.
Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
A Boston appeals court ruled Trump’s order stripping birthright citizenship unconstitutional, blocking it nationwide and setting up a Supreme Court showdown.
Hamas Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan: Hostages Free, Gaza Handed Over
Hamas has agreed in principle to Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace proposal, pledging to free all Israeli hostages and transfer Gaza’s administration to an independent Palestinian council.
Senate Democrats Block GOP Funding Bill, US Shutdown to Stretch into Weekend
Senate Democrats blocked a GOP funding bill for the fourth time, extending the US government shutdown into the weekend amid healthcare and budget clashes.
Global Wildfires Surge: Half of Worst Blazes Hit in Last Decade
An Australian-led study reveals that 43% of the worst global wildfires have occurred in the last decade, driven by extreme weather and climate change, and calls for urgent adaptation.