Marco Rubio Tells Panama’s Leader ‘Immediate Changes’ Are Needed  The New York Times Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen  CNN Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit  Fox News Panama president says he won’t renew Belt and Road deal with China, as US […]
Tens of thousands of Muslims attend annual Biswa Ijtema event in Bangladesh  The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News
The Gaza war is paused, but Israel and Hamas keep up a fierce battle of optics over hostage releases  The Associated Press Israel and Hamas Exchange 3 Hostages and More Than 180 Prisoners  The New York Times Live updates: US-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel freed in latest round of hostage releases  CNN Palestinians released by Israel show signs of
Making Sense of Bangladesh’s Monsoon Uprising  The Diplomat After the Monsoon Revolution, Bangladesh’s economy and government need major reforms  Atlantic Council Bangladesh needs systemic reform to end rights abuse: HRW  Al Jazeera English Political leadership ordered excessive use of force: HRW  Somoy English News HRW for political neutrality in recruitment, promotion in public services  Daily Sun
Bangladesh minority rights group accuses interim government of failing to protect minorities  The Associated Press
Israel strikes Gaza and West Bank to target ‘terrorist infrastructure’ as ceasefire deal is in place  Sky News Updates: Israel attacks Jenin buildings, Netanyahu to US for Trump talks  Al Jazeera English IDF takes out 50 terrorists, arrests over 100 in West Bank op.  The Jerusalem Post Israel destroyed 23 buildings in Jenin, military says  Middle East Eye
Rubio embarks on mission impossible: Retake the Panama Canal  The Washington Post Rubio Heads to Panama, With Canal in His Sights  The New York Times Donald Trump’s China claims roil Panama as Marco Rubio visits  Financial Times What to expect from Rubio’s trip to Central America and the Caribbean  Atlantic Council
Gaza ceasefire sees its smoothest exchange yet of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners  The Associated Press Live updates: US-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel freed in latest round of hostage releases  CNN Freed Palestinian detainees and prisoners greeted by cheering crowds – video  The Guardian Hamas releases U.S. hostage Keith Siegel; Rafah crossing reopens for Gazan patients  The Washington Post LIVE:
In a highly emotional development, Hamas and Israel carried out an exchange of hostages and prisoners on Thursday as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement. The latest round saw three Israeli hostages, five Thai nationals, and 110 Palestinian detainees released in a move that has evoked relief, joy, and lingering tensions on both sides of
DR Congo conflict: At least 700 killed since Sunday, says UN  BBC.com Congo’s army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel’s southern march  Reuters Trump facing 1st test in Africa amid bloody battles ‘over electric vehicle battery minerals’  Fox News U.N. warns escalation in Congo war with M23 rebels bringing “summary executions” and gang rapes  CBS News
