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Hamas Frees Trio of Israeli Captives in Khan Younis and Gaza City

In the sun-drenched streets of Khan Younis, a scene unfolded that many, perhaps even those present, had never truly believed they’d witness. The gritty resilience of humanity was evident as Hamas fighters stood steadfast, overseeing the handover that was shrouded in both tension and hope. Around them gathered a crowd poised on the brink of witnessing a poignant moment of human exchange—an exchange rare in a world often marked by division. The Palestinian group, Hamas, orchestrated the release of three Israeli captives in…

Zardari Urges for the Release of Captives in Somalia

The anguish experienced by the families of those held hostage has been relentless ever since the pirates seized the MV Albedo off the Somali coast in November 2010, taking Pakistani sailors captive. Sadly, the trauma of those left behind shows no signs of waning. To begin with, the Somali pirates set the ransom for the release at a whopping $8 million. Thanks to continuous negotiations, that staggering amount was eventually reduced to about $2.85 million. The head honcho at Pakistan's Citizens-Police Liaison Committee…

Zardari Urges Release of Captives in Somalia

President Asif Ali Zardari has stepped up to the plate, instructing Interior Minister Rehman Malik to do everything possible to free the Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates. This is a serious mission, and President Zardari made it clear that failure isn't an option.Sources reveal that late Monday night, Zardari reached out to Malik via phone, urging him to pull out all the stops to secure the release of these captives before the Tuesday deadline imposed by the pirates. "Leave no stone unturned," was the essence of his…

Russia and Ukraine Conduct Eighth Prisoner Exchange, Swapping 206 Captives with UAE Mediation

A Ukrainian captivated soldier rejoices over the swap. (AFP: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service)The United Arab Emirates has brokered a trade involving 206 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, as reported by Emirati state news agency WAM on Saturday.President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Russia's defense ministry both acknowledged that each nation retrieved 103 POWs in this exchange.“Our people are home,” Mr. Zelenskyy conveyed on the Telegram messaging platform. “We successfully liberated another 103…

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