Negotiations for Gaza truce continue

Negotiations for Gaza truce continue

US Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for at least the next six weeks. Hamas says an agreement on a temporary ceasefire could be reached within the next 24 to 48 hours if Israel meets its demands. The six-week ceasefire being negotiated would allow for the release of more Israeli hostages, the flow of aid into Gaza, and more Palestinian prisoners being released in […]

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Shahbaz Sharif named Pakistan’s new Prime Minister

Pakistan has a new Prime Minister, after last month's election. Lawmakers have chosen Shahbaz Sharif for a second term as the Prime Minister ending political instability in the country. Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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Haiti declares State-of-Emergency

Haiti has declared a 72-hour state of emergency and night curfew in and around the capital because of two jailbreaks and spiralling insecurity. The BBC reports that at the weekend, armed gangs stormed a major Port-au-Prince prison, leading to the killing of at least 12 people and the release of around 4,000 inmates. Gang leaders say they want to force the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who is outside […]

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UN chief calls for an independent investigation in Thursday’s attack in Gaza

The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has called for an independent investigation into Thursday's deadly attack on Palestinians in Gaza. Around 117 people were killed and more than 760 injured when the Israeli military allegedly fired into a crowd of Palestinians waiting for aid. Jody Jacobs reports.

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‘Flour Massacre’: Lifesaving Aid Becomes a Deadly Struggle in Gaza

A boy injured from the aid convoy tragedy that occurred in Gaza City on Feb. 29, which has been described as a “massacre” by Gazans, who accuse Israel of shooting at the frenzied crowd trying to get food. Israel denies the allegations and says the people were trampled to death. The photographer, Mohammed Hajjar, was at the scene seeking food for his extended family of 34 relatives before the catastrophe […]

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S Korea govt ‘prepared’ to pursue action against striking doctors

South Korea is beginning on-site investigations at hospitals to determine what action to take against doctor’s staging a mass walkout over pay and conditions. Tens of thousands of doctors protested in Seoul in solidarity with about 9000 trainees who have resigned over the past two weeks, despite government threats of legal action. Chris Gilbert reports.

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Harris and Gantz due to discuss Gaza ceasefire in Washington

The Vice President of the United States is due to meet with a member of Israel's war cabinet in Washington to discuss how to get humanitarian aid into Gaza. Kamala Harris and Benny Gantz are also expected to talk about the need for a temporary ceasefire. According to Gantz's office he will also meet US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Biden approves funding to prevent govt shutdown

US President Joseph Biden has signed a bill that prevents a partial government shutdown taking effect on Saturday. The House and Senate both passed a measure on Thursday which extends the deadlines, with the aim of getting longer-term deals done in the coming weeks. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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More than half of U.S. Democrats want a leader who does not support military aid for Israel

Most voters in President Joe Biden's party want a leader who does not back U.S. military aid for Israel, according to a new Ipsos/Reuters poll. The President's full support for Israel, in its war against Hamas in Gaza, has angered many people, as the death toll there grows to 30,000. Caroline Malone reports.

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