Ceasefire in Gaza: Hostage Release & Redeployment Underway
A new ceasefire sees hostages freed, thousands returning to Gaza City, IDF redeployment, and the UN ready to scale up humanitarian aid and reconstruction.
Israel Renews 60-Day Closure of Al Jazeera Office in Ramallah
Israeli authorities have renewed a 60-day closure of Al Jazeera’s Ramallah office, raising concerns over press freedom in the West Bank.
Gaza Ceasefire Begins: Genuine Truce or Temporary Pause?
A first-phase Gaza ceasefire kicks off with aid corridors opening and hostage swaps planned. Is this a genuine path to peace or a tactical pause?
EU Grills Apple, Snapchat, YouTube on Child Safety
EU demands Apple, Snapchat and YouTube explain how they protect minors online under the Digital Services Act, with 25 of 27 member states backing study of new age limits.
The Long Road to Gender Equality: 30 Years After Beijing Declaration
Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration, the quest for gender equality remains unfinished. Patience and courage are key to progress, says UN leader Ms. Sarwat Adnan.
Chinese mainland opens a new legal chapter in women’s rights
The Chinese mainland’s new legal reforms mark a milestone for women’s rights, from Civil Code updates to domestic violence protections and 26,000 safety orders issued.
Chinese mainland and Switzerland issue joint document to deepen cooperation
The Chinese mainland and Switzerland issued a joint document at their fourth Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Bellinzona, outlining plans to deepen cooperation in trade, culture, and more.
Li Qiang Attends 80th Anniversary of DPRK’s Workers’ Party
Chinese Premier Li Qiang joined the 80th anniversary of the DPRK’s Workers’ Party in Pyongyang, viewing mass gymnastics, performances and parades while engaging in high-level talks.
Build the Future Together: Astrophysicist Larissa Santos Inspires Girls
Astrophysicist Larissa Santos, one of five women in her Brazilian physics class, shares her journey to Yangzhou University in the Chinese mainland and urges girls: ‘Your perspective matters’.
PLO Skepticism Grows Over U.S.-Led Gaza Ceasefire Plan
Israel approves a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan; PLO official Abbas Zaki warns it’s a power play for Middle East control.