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Why Netanyahu had to say ‘yes’ to Trump’s ceasefire plan for GazaIsolated abroad and under constant pressure at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had no other option but to comply when his chief patron, U.S. President Donald Trump, hailed Hamas’ response to his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.
Conservative hardliner Sanae Takaichi elected to lead Japan's ruling partyJapan’s new Liberal Democratic Party leader, Sanae Takaichi, is one of its most conservative members. Aligned with Shinzo Abe’s nationalism, her stance on wartime history could strain ties with China and South Korea in a nation lagging on gender equality.
Israeli bombing in Gaza subsides amid push for U.S.-backed dealBombing in Gaza City has “significantly subsided,” a hospital official says. Israel’s army says it’s preparing for the first phase of a U.S. peace plan backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Talks are underway for the release of hostages.
Trump says Hamas ready for peace, urges Israel to halt bombing GazaReplying to President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to accept his plan for ending the war, Hamas said it was willing to release the hostages and hand power to other Palestinians, but that other aspects require consultations. Hamas did not say it would disarm, an Israeli demand.
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First Nepal, then Madagascar, now Morocco. Gen Z puts pressure on governments.Young people from Peru to Indonesia are using social media to organize Gen Z protests that have toppled two governments. How far will the wave spread?
In Boko Haram’s shadow, a Nigerian perfume-making tradition lives onFor centuries, women in northern Nigeria have worn a smoky fragrance called gabgab. But now the Boko Haram insurgency has put its future at risk.
In long-welcoming Ireland, racist violence rears its headIreland has traditionally been free of racist violence, but that is changing as violent far-right youths target immigrants – Indians in particular.
Near the front, more Ukrainian civilians flee Russia’s scorched-earth tacticsThroughout the war in Ukraine, Russia has employed scorched-earth tactics. Now Ukrainian civilians near the long front lines are being forced to flee an intensified bombing and drone-strike campaign evoking “bees let loose from a beehive.”
Can resource-rich countries go green? Colombia’s trying to find out.President Gustavo Petro is rushing to make Colombia green. But his energy agenda highlights the messy trade-offs called for when fossil fuels remain key to the economy.
A former businessman fosters dialogue with Haitian gang leaders to curb unrestLouis-Henri Mars’ peace-building group aims to unite Haitians from opposite ends of society through workshops and conflict mediation.
As Gazans weigh Trump plan, what’s missing is a say in their futureLike other recent plans for the “day after” war ends in Gaza, the Trump ceasefire plan was formulated without direct input from Gazans. As they react with both optimism and skepticism, a major concern is that they don’t give up on self-determination.
India, China look to be partners amid US tariff turmoilAs U.S. tariffs upend trade, India’s investment in ports could boost its international trade and help it keep thawing relations with rival China.
Liberia’s government wants to ban FGM. Many of its women don’t.Activists in Liberia want to end female genital mutilation there. But first, they need to get the buy-in of those who practice it.
Jobs at stake as major US-Africa trade deal set to expireThe African Growth and Opportunity Act, which has given thousands of African products duty-free access to U.S. markets since 2000, is set to expire on Tuesday.
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