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Americans freed from Afghanistan in prisoner swap, family and Taliban say

Tuesday, January 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Ryan Corbett, an American held in Afghanistan since 2022, has been released from Taliban custody in a prisoner swap, according to his family.The Taliban’s foreign ministry confirmed the swap in their own statement, saying Corbett and another American national were exchanged for... Read More.

Trump inauguration: Vladimir Putin, others from international community react

Monday, January 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Donald Trump was sworn into office on Monday for a second term in the White House, and international figures across the globe are sharing their reactions to the 47th president's inauguration.Here's what world leaders are saying:Russian President Vladimir PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin... Read More.

Middle East live updates: 10,000 bodies may be under Gaza rubble, Civil Defense says

Monday, January 20 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed in the first phase of the deal.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding... Read More.

Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?

Sunday, January 19 by ABC News

After being held by Hamas terrorists for 470 days, the first three hostages released on Sunday as part of the ceasefire deal were reunited with their mothers and airlifted to a hospital, according to Israeli officials.The now-former captives -- Romi Gonen, 24; Emily Damari,... Read More.

Middle East live updates: Israel cabinet approves ceasefire, government still to vote

Friday, January 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, with the Qatari prime minister announcing the deal Wednesday afternoon.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations... Read More.

Woman poisoned 1-year-old girl for months to exploit her for online donations: Police

Friday, January 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A woman has been arrested after allegedly poisoning a 1-year-old girl over two months so she could post videos of the child online in order to solicit donations from the public, police said.The Queensland Police in Australia said that the Morningside Child... Read More.

After charm offensive, Ukraine braces for Trumps return

Friday, January 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President-elect Donald Trump will return to office on Monday having promised a peace deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine, which is still raging nearly three years after President Vladimir Putin troops crossed into Ukraine expecting to be welcomed as heroes.It is... Read More.

Israeli strikes kill 86 in Gaza since ceasefire announced, officials say

Thursday, January 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israeli strikes killed at least 86 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip since the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, Gaza's Civil Defence body in the Hamas-run territory said.More than 250 other people were injured in Israeli attacks,... Read More.

Climate and environment updates: Fires would have been extreme without climate change

Thursday, January 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And... Read More.

Middle East live updates: Israeli cabinet to ratify ceasefire on Friday

Thursday, January 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, with the Qatari prime minister announcing the deal Wednesday afternoon.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations... Read More.

Americans freed from Afghanistan in prisoner swap, family and Taliban say

Trump inauguration: Vladimir Putin, others from international community react

Middle East live updates: 10,000 bodies may be under Gaza rubble, Civil Defense says

Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?

Middle East live updates: Israel cabinet approves ceasefire, government still to vote

Woman poisoned 1-year-old girl for months to exploit her for online donations: Police

After charm offensive, Ukraine braces for Trumps return

Israeli strikes kill 86 in Gaza since ceasefire announced, officials say

Climate and environment updates: Fires would have been extreme without climate change

Middle East live updates: Israeli cabinet to ratify ceasefire on Friday

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