Hamas pushes for swift hostage-prisoner swap in Egypt talks
Negotiators from Hamas and Israel meet in Sharm El-Sheikh to kick off a hostage-prisoner swap, aiming for a swift ceasefire after nearly two years of conflict.
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Israel Intensifies Gaza Strikes as Palestinians Await Trump’s Ceasefire Plan
Israeli forces struck Gaza overnight, destroying residential buildings as Palestinians await the details of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan led by Donald Trump and upcoming talks in Egypt.
OpenAI Empowers Creators with New Sora AI Controls & Revenue Share
OpenAI equips content owners with tools to control and monetize their characters in the Sora AI video app, introducing granular settings and a revenue-sharing model to address IP issues.
Bezos Envisions Gigawatt Data Centers in Space Within Two Decades
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos predicts gigawatt-scale data centers will orbit Earth within 10–20 years, powered by 24/7 solar energy to meet the surging demand of AI workloads.
Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s First Female LDP Leader Faces Tough Road Ahead
Sanae Takaichi was elected the LDP’s first female leader with 185 votes in a tight runoff. She now faces a split Diet, economic headwinds, and a rightward political shift.
U.S. Agent Shoots Motorist in Chicago as Judge Halts Troops to Portland
A U.S. federal agent shoots a motorist in Chicago as tensions surge, while a judge blocks President Trump’s plan to deploy troops to Portland amid protests and security debates.
137 Gaza Flotilla Activists Return to Istanbul After Sea Detention
137 Gaza aid activists, including 36 Turkish nationals, landed in Istanbul after sea detention. They now face health checks and statements in an investigation into the flotilla interception.
Egypt Hosts Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Israel Pushes for Full Hostage Release
Egypt convenes Israeli and Hamas delegations in Cairo to negotiate a ceasefire and prisoner swap under a U.S. plan, aiming to end two years of conflict and free hostages.
Syrian Electors Cast Historic Votes in First Post-Assad Parliament
Syrian electors gather to vote for two-thirds of a new parliament in the first post-Assad election. 6,000 electors, 1,570 candidates, 210 seats at stake.
Chinese mainland Tops Study Abroad Choices for Mexican Students
Amid tighter U.S. visa rules, the Chinese mainland has overtaken traditional hubs as the top study abroad destination for Mexican students, driven by scholarships and career prospects.