Politics of survival: How Netanyahu's desire to stay in power shaped the Gaza ceasefire deal
In a pre-recorded statement on Saturday (Jan 18) seemingly to manage his coalition’s discontent, Netanyahu described the deal ...
The Times of Israel7h
Rallies anticipate Sunday hostage releases, but Hamas delays providing names of 1st three to be freed
Ceasefire due to begin Sunday morning, and three women hostages to be freed at 4 p.m., but PM says deal won't advance until ...
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Abdullah bin Zayed, Blinken discuss bilateral strategic relations over phone
ABU DHABI, 18th January, 2025 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, the ...
The Gaza cease-fires is the first win for Trump’s ‘big stick’ dimplomacy
America stands hours away from the second Trumpian era. But around the world, it feels like it has already begun.
How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War
President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine, but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
The Tribune-Democrat19h
'Do some good in the world': Johnstown's Verma, Department of State diplomat, reflects on work leading nation's foreign policy endeavors
Johnstown native Richard Verma has served as one of the State Department's top diplomats and its chief operating officer, ...
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in ...
Ukraine-Russia latest: Four dead in Kyiv as Putin’s forces launch barrage of drones and missiles
Russia launched 39 Shahed drones, other simulator drones and four ballistic missiles according to Ukraine’s Air Force.