Lourenço Demands Troop Withdrawal from DRC as M23 Conflict Intensifies
Angolan President João Lourenço demanded the immediate withdrawal of M23 rebels and Rwandan troops from the DRC on January 29th, a key condition for a tripartite summit in Luanda; however, analysts express skepticism due to ongoing fighting and the M23's maximalist demands, including the potential o...
Lourenço Demands Troop Withdrawal from DRC as M23 Conflict Intensifies
Angolan President João Lourenço demanded the immediate withdrawal of M23 rebels and Rwandan troops from the DRC on January 29th, a key condition for a tripartite summit in Luanda; however, analysts express skepticism due to ongoing fighting and the M23's maximalist demands, including the potential o...
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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hostage Release and Palestinian Return to North Gaza
A deal to release Israeli civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow displaced Palestinians back to northern Gaza was reached, easing the first major crisis of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire that began on January 19th; Hamas will release the hostages before Friday, and Israel will allow Palestinian returns...
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hostage Release and Palestinian Return to North Gaza
A deal to release Israeli civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow displaced Palestinians back to northern Gaza was reached, easing the first major crisis of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire that began on January 19th; Hamas will release the hostages before Friday, and Israel will allow Palestinian returns...
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Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreed, but implementation faces challenges
A three-phased ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, is set to begin Sunday, involving an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza and the release of hostages; however, Israel's delay of a cabinet vote and post-announcement attacks that killed at least 73 P...
Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreed, but implementation faces challenges
A three-phased ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, is set to begin Sunday, involving an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza and the release of hostages; however, Israel's delay of a cabinet vote and post-announcement attacks that killed at least 73 P...
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Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Faces Challenges Amidst Continued Violence
Qatar and the US announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to begin January 19th, involving a hostage exchange; however, Israel accuses Hamas of last-minute changes, and 73 Gazans died since the announcement, while the EU pledged €120 million in aid.
Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Faces Challenges Amidst Continued Violence
Qatar and the US announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to begin January 19th, involving a hostage exchange; however, Israel accuses Hamas of last-minute changes, and 73 Gazans died since the announcement, while the EU pledged €120 million in aid.
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Netanyahu Halts Gaza Ceasefire Vote, Citing Hamas Violations
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu halted a planned cabinet vote on a Qatari-brokered ceasefire and hostage release deal, claiming Hamas violated parts of the agreement; Gaza reported at least 73 deaths from overnight airstrikes despite the anticipated Sunday ceasefire, while Hamas maintains its commitment...
Netanyahu Halts Gaza Ceasefire Vote, Citing Hamas Violations
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu halted a planned cabinet vote on a Qatari-brokered ceasefire and hostage release deal, claiming Hamas violated parts of the agreement; Gaza reported at least 73 deaths from overnight airstrikes despite the anticipated Sunday ceasefire, while Hamas maintains its commitment...
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Michel's Failed Mediation in Nagorno-Karabakh: A Case Study in Western Diplomatic Limitations
Charles Michel's mediation efforts in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict failed due to a lack of understanding of the conflict's complexity and high stakes, as detailed in Gabriel Gevin's book excerpt published in Politico, highlighting the limitations of Western diplomatic approaches in high-stakes ethn...
Michel's Failed Mediation in Nagorno-Karabakh: A Case Study in Western Diplomatic Limitations
Charles Michel's mediation efforts in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict failed due to a lack of understanding of the conflict's complexity and high stakes, as detailed in Gabriel Gevin's book excerpt published in Politico, highlighting the limitations of Western diplomatic approaches in high-stakes ethn...
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Israel-Hamas Agreement Secures Hostage Release, Palestinian Return to Northern Gaza
An agreement between Israel and Hamas will release three civilian hostages by Friday and allow the return of approximately 650,000 displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza starting Monday, resolving a dispute over the status of Arbel Yehud and securing a January 19th ceasefire, although the proposal ...
Israel-Hamas Agreement Secures Hostage Release, Palestinian Return to Northern Gaza
An agreement between Israel and Hamas will release three civilian hostages by Friday and allow the return of approximately 650,000 displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza starting Monday, resolving a dispute over the status of Arbel Yehud and securing a January 19th ceasefire, although the proposal ...
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Israeli Hostages Released in Hamas Ceasefire Deal
Three Israeli hostages, held captive by Hamas since October 7, 2023, were released on Sunday as part of a ceasefire deal, which also involved the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners by Israel, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
Israeli Hostages Released in Hamas Ceasefire Deal
Three Israeli hostages, held captive by Hamas since October 7, 2023, were released on Sunday as part of a ceasefire deal, which also involved the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners by Israel, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
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Spain-Catalonia Power Transfer Talks Stall Amid Heightened Tensions
Amid rising tensions, the Spanish government and Junts per Catalunya are navigating a political impasse over the transfer of powers to Catalonia, specifically immigration and border control, with a crucial upcoming meeting with an international mediator to resolve outstanding issues.
Spain-Catalonia Power Transfer Talks Stall Amid Heightened Tensions
Amid rising tensions, the Spanish government and Junts per Catalunya are navigating a political impasse over the transfer of powers to Catalonia, specifically immigration and border control, with a crucial upcoming meeting with an international mediator to resolve outstanding issues.
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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: 42-Day Truce Begins Sunday
A 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Qatar, begins Sunday, involving a prisoner exchange of 33 Jewish hostages for Palestinian prisoners; this is the first truce since fighting resumed 15 months ago in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: 42-Day Truce Begins Sunday
A 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Qatar, begins Sunday, involving a prisoner exchange of 33 Jewish hostages for Palestinian prisoners; this is the first truce since fighting resumed 15 months ago in Gaza.
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US-brokered Israeli-Hamas Deal Sought by January 20
The Biden and incoming Trump administrations are collaborating to secure an Israeli-Hamas deal by January 20, involving an exchange of 33 Israeli hostages for roughly 1000 Palestinian prisoners, and a six-week ceasefire, amidst concerns about potential escalation.
US-brokered Israeli-Hamas Deal Sought by January 20
The Biden and incoming Trump administrations are collaborating to secure an Israeli-Hamas deal by January 20, involving an exchange of 33 Israeli hostages for roughly 1000 Palestinian prisoners, and a six-week ceasefire, amidst concerns about potential escalation.
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Petro's Failed Mediation Plan in Venezuela
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's secret plan to mediate Venezuela's political crisis, involving a proposed referendum or post-election agreement between Nicolás Maduro and the opposition, ultimately failed due to Maduro's distrust and rejection of the proposal, highlighting the deep divisions wit...
Petro's Failed Mediation Plan in Venezuela
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's secret plan to mediate Venezuela's political crisis, involving a proposed referendum or post-election agreement between Nicolás Maduro and the opposition, ultimately failed due to Maduro's distrust and rejection of the proposal, highlighting the deep divisions wit...
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