Hamas Agrees to Peace Deal, but Gaza Sees More Civilian Losses
Despite Hamas approving a peace deal and Israel halting its Gaza City ground advance, overnight airstrikes killed at least six civilians, pushing Palestinian deaths beyond 66,000.
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137 Gaza Flotilla Activists Touch Down in Istanbul
TĂĽrkiye welcomes 137 Gaza flotilla activists, including 36 Turkish nationals and others from 13 countries, as they arrive in Istanbul.
Israel Halts Gaza Offensive as Hamas Backs Hostage Deal
Israel pauses its Gaza City offensive after Hamas agrees in principle to release 48 hostages under a US-backed plan, opening the door for truce and reconstruction talks.
Trump Calls on Israel to Halt Gaza Strikes After Hamas Agrees to Hostage Release
President Trump urges Israel to pause Gaza strikes after Hamas agrees in principle to a U.S.-backed hostage release deal, as the UN calls for urgent ceasefire and aid.
Apple Removes ICE-Tracking Apps After Government Request
Apple removes ICEBlock and similar ICE-tracking apps after a US Justice Department request, sparking debate on privacy, free speech and tech compliance.
Japan’s LDP Launches Vote to Pick Next Leader and PM
Japan’s ruling LDP starts a 590-vote contest among five candidates to choose its next leader and likely prime minister.
US Coalition Challenges Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee
A coalition of unions, employers and religious groups sued in San Francisco to block President Trump’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, arguing it oversteps presidential authority.
Second U.S. Appeals Court Declares Trump’s Birthright Order Unconstitutional
A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court upheld injunctions, ruling President Trump’s birthright citizenship order unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment.
Hamas Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan, Vows Hostage Release
Hamas agrees in principle to release all Israeli hostages and hand over Gaza’s administration to technocrats under Trump’s 20-point plan, setting a Sunday deadline for peace talks.
Senate Gridlock Stalls U.S. Government, Shutdown to Stretch Into Weekend
Senate Democrats blocked a GOP stopgap funding bill 54-44, prolonging the U.S. federal government shutdown as parties clash over ACA subsidies and Medicaid cuts.