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Egypt putting heavy pressure on Yahya Sinwar to release Israeli hostages
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
As Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their temporary ceasefire by two days, Egypt has been placing heavy pressure on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
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CIA Director, Mossad chief in secret talks to expand Israel-Hamas hostage
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
CIA Director Burns, valued by President Biden for his extensive Middle East contacts, plays a central role in the hostage crisis, given Israel's reliance on Mossad Chief David Barnea.
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First of three US military planes to arrive in Egypt with humanitarian aid
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The White House on Tuesday announced that the first humanitarian aid flight facilitated by the US military is set to arrive in Egypt for civilians in Gaza amid the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas.
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US President Joe Biden to skip COP28 climate summit in Dubai: Report
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden will not attend the world leaders' summit at the COP28 climate talks, which is slated to take place this week in Dubai, a White House official told The New York Times on Sunday.
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Int'l community must meet its responsibility to nations must vulnerable to
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Abla Abdel-Latif, Executive Director and Director of Research at The Egyptian Centre for Economic Studies, emphasized the global responsibility to support nations most vulnerable to climate change.
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Hamas releases second batch of hostages; 17 crosses Gaza, enter Egypt
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Reportedly, the Red Cross has handed these hostages to Egypt, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
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Israel PM Netanyahu holds discussion with security chiefs on delay in 2nd
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Notably, 24 hostages, predominantly Israeli and Thai citizens, were recently released by the Hamas as part of the four-day Israel-Hamas truce. Hamas has abducted over 230 people in their October 7 raid on Israel.
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UAE can play big role in BRICS, especially through connectivity: Emirates
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In the month of August, the BRICS bloc of developing nations agreed to admit Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the grouping.
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Israel-Hamas war: 4-day Qatar-brokered ceasefire comes into effect; first
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
At 4 pm (local time), 13 hostages in Gaza are set to be freed, followed by an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails.
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Pakistan confirms it has formally applied to join BRICS
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The spokesperson said the decision was taken after having noted the BRICS-related developments at the groupings summit in Johannesburg.
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1,30,000 litres of fuel, 200 aid trucks to enter Gaza daily during pause:
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The hostage-and-truce agreement, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, follows the abduction of 240 people by Hamas and other terror groups on October 7 during a violent rampage in southern Israel, resulting in the death of 1,200 people, mostly civilians.
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US President Biden comments on the release of 50 hostages by Hamas
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"I welcome the deal to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas during its brutal assault against Israel on October 7th." The US president said. "I'm gratified that these brave souls, who have endured an unspeakable ordeal, will be reunited with their families once this deal is fully
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