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US Republican leader warns government shutdown could be longest in history
House Speaker Mike Johnson says that he will not negotiate with Democrats until they drop healthcare demands.
Five key takeaways from Donald Trump’s Gaza remarks in Middle East
Trump takes credit for ceasefire agreement and promotes 'a new Middle East' without addressing rights of Palestinians.
Reviving US-Iran diplomacy difficult despite Trump’s ‘hand of friendship’
Analysts say US may be comfortable with the status quo, and many in Iran are wary of negotiations after the 12-day war.
President of Madagascar flees to ‘safe location’ amid deadly protests
Andry Rajoelina confirmed his departure on Monday, following reports he had been evacuated by a French aircraft.
Egypt: Two-state solution is ‘the only way to achieve peace’
Egyptt's President el-Sisi said a two-state solution is the “only way” to secure lasting peace for Israel and Palestine.
UK offers to help monitor new Gaza ceasefire
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is ready to help monitor the new ceasefire in Gaza.
As Palestinians return to ruins, will Trump’s ceasefire hold?
Will the fragile ceasefire hold as US President Donald Trump arrives in the Middle East?
What’s the US planning for the Middle East?
US President Donald Trump is in the region Monday to cement his plan for peace in Gaza.
World leaders gather in Egypt for signing of Gaza ceasefire deal
US President Trump praises 'new beautiful day' as Gaza war comes to an end, but questions about the future remain.
Joy and devastation as Israel frees and deports many Palestinian detainees
Joy turned to disbelief for many after Israel added a twist to its release of almost 2,000 imprisoned Palestinians.