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Ceasefire’s fragile calm: a pause that forces questions about Gaza’s future The quiet that fell over Gaza for a third day was not the deep silence of peace so much as the cautious hush of people catching their breath. A US-mediated truce has created a narrow corridor for the release of hostages, the return of displaced families and a summit in Egypt billed as the moment to “end the war.” But beneath the immediate relief — and the carefully choreographed optimism in Jerusalem and Sharm el-Sheikh — lie hard political choices…

According to recent reports, the UK armed forces are poised to receive a substantial £3 billion boost. This financial injection comes as Rachel Reeves gears up to present the Labour government’s inaugural Budget. Diving into the details, the Chancellor plans to delineate an uptick in defence spending for the upcoming year during her address in the House of Commons. A portion of this windfall will be earmarked for a pay increase for soldiers retroactively effective from April, as noted by the Telegraph. Additionally, these…

In a devastating turn of events, Hurricane Milton has claimed the lives of at least 11 individuals as it swept through Florida, unleashing tornadoes that wreaked havoc across the state. Authorities have reported widespread flooding, power outages, and various other troubles from what turned out to be a less catastrophic storm than initially predicted. Late Wednesday night, the hurricane roared across the region before moving out to sea, leaving behind a trail of destruction with roads blocked by fallen trees and tangled…

The White House has recently disclosed that President Joe Biden is set to embark on a journey to Angola this October, fulfilling a commitment he made to African leaders during the U.S.-Africa summit in 2022. This highly anticipated visit, slated for October 13th to 15th, will provide a platform for dialogue between the U.S. President and Angolan President João Lourenço, focusing on mutual interests and objectives. "We'll be aiming to strengthen our economic partnerships," stated White House Press Secretary Karine…

President Erdoğan is set to deliver his 14th speech at the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. His focus will be on the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, alongside his persistent calls for reform within the international body.