The UN-backed agreement will see the ICRC facilitate the exchange of hundreds of detainees from both sides.
For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome
Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding supportTrump China visit live – latest updatesBefore this week’s summit between the Chinese and US presidents, Taiwan had been cast as the anxious bystander.Observers su…
Lamine Yamal divides opinion with Palestinian flag gesture
A mural of Barcelona player Lamine Yamal was painted in Gaza after the teenager waved a Palestinian flag.
Lebanon, Israel Hold New Peace Talks In US As Ceasefire Nears End
Israel’s military said it was striking Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon on Thursday after warning residents of several towns and villages there and in the country’s east to evacuate.
Madonna, BTS, Shakira… First World Cup final half-time show
For the first time, the football World Cup final in July will feature a star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show. FIFA has announced that the concert will be headlined by no less than Madonna, Shakira and boys-band BTS. Story by Emerald Maxwell.
‘Extremely positive and productive talks’: Trump praises Xi meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict”, a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day summit. The Chinese Foreign ministry sai…
UK: Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival. He is warning of chaos as is expected to face a leadership challenge from his own health secretary, Wes Streeting. Starmer started the week saying he would prove his doubters …
US-China priority is ‘economic relationship’: Trump ‘heavily prioritising trade and investment’
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome David Sacks, Fellow for Asia Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Questions surrounding Taiwan, semiconductor sovereignty, trade diplomacy, and Middle Eastern energy security are becoming inseparable co…
Labour MP to stand down to allow Burnham run for byelection amid leadership row
Greater Manchester mayor would need to win byelection to launch leadership challenge against Starmer• UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham now has a route back to parliament after a Greater Manchester MP announced he would stand down, triggeri…
Israel’s Netanyahu says suing New York Times over Palestinian rape article
Israel launches ‘defamation’ suit after Nicholas Kristof article detailing alleged sexual violence by Israeli forces.