The U.S. is engaging in direct talks with Hamas amid ongoing efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza
Latest News Headlines – In Tunisia, a high-profile trial has commenced involving 40 individuals, including notable opposition figures, accused of conspiring against state security.
Activists and lawyers criticize the trial as politically motivated, alleging it aims to suppress dissent following President Kais Saied’s controversial power consolidation in 2021. The defendants, comprising politicians, diplomats, business leaders, journalists, lawyers, and human rights defenders.
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South Korea and Poland have signed a cooperation agreement in Warsaw, strengthening ties in politics, economy, defense, and culture through 2028.
This pact aims to enhance transregional security, engaging both Europe and the Indo-Pacific under the NATO-IP4 partnership. Since 2013, both nations have been strategic partners, with South Korea supplying significant military equipment to Poland, aiding in modernizing its armed forces.
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The United States is engaging in direct talks with Hamas amid ongoing efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel has halted the entry of essential supplies to pressure Hamas into accepting alternative ceasefire arrangements and the release of Israeli hostages, a move condemned by rights groups as a “starvation policy.” In the West Bank, Palestinians are evacuating homes slated for demolition by the Israeli military, resulting in the displacement of nearly 40,000 people.
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Powerful storms have caused significant disruptions across the United States, with tornado warnings issued in the Carolinas, Florida, and Virginia.
These storms have resulted in three fatalities in Mississippi and damaged buildings in Oklahoma. In Texas, high winds and dry conditions have fueled wildfires, destroying several homes and structures. Meanwhile, blizzard conditions have impacted parts of the Midwest, including eastern Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota.
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The Georgia House has passed House Bill 268, a school safety measure, following a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in September that resulted in four deaths.
The bill, approved by a vote of 159-13, aims to prevent similar incidents by creating a statewide student database that includes disciplinary, mental health, and law enforcement information. Additional provisions include faster transfer of student records and establishment of mental health coordinators.
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In Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers has issued an open letter urging the state’s Republican congressional delegation to oppose proposed federal program cuts.
He expressed concerns that such cuts could harm the state’s budget and essential services. Evers specifically called on the delegation to reject reductions to Medicaid and other federal assistance programs, emphasizing the potential negative impact on vulnerable populations.
