Thailand’s People’s Party pushes government to secure release of Thai hostages in Gaza
The party said that though the two sides have agreed to a ceasefire, not a single Thai national has been included in the list of 33 hostages set to be released.
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Will the ceasefire in Gaza hold?: The Daily Star
It is appalling that even after the ceasefire was announced on Wednesday night, at least 122 Palestinians, including 33 children, have been killed in Israeli attacks. What does…
Gaza’s defiance spurs hope
Today belongs to the Gazans who have sacrificed everything — homes, schools, universities, hospitals, life and limb — to keep alight the torch of freedom.
What are the main elements of the Gaza ceasefire deal?
First phase of deal includes Palestinian detainees’ release in exchange for hostages, with Israeli forces expected to withdraw in 2nd stage and finally, Gaza’s rebuilding in…
Nepali student Bipin Joshi not in the Hamas-released list of hostages to be freed immediately
Hamas abducted 251 individuals during the assault, including Mr. Bipin, with 94 of them still in captivity—81 men and 13 women. Among the hostages are one Tanzanian, eight…
Truce in Gaza, but for how long?: The Jakarta Post
While we are elated by the news of a truce on Wednesday between Israel and Hamas in their war in the Gaza Strip, we know this is not the first declaration of a ceasefire since…
Gaza ceasefire will bring much-needed relief, says Malaysia PM Anwar
Welcoming the move, the Prime Minister also acknowledged the efforts of countries including Egypt, Qatar and the United States who had acted as mediators for the agreement.
War, geoeconomic confrontation pose biggest risks to the globe in 2025: WEF survey
The survey was conducted as part of the WEF’s Global Risks Report 2025, which was unveiled in the run-up to the WEF Summit kicking off in Davos on Jan 20.
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal designed to end 15-month Gaza war, official says
The accord outlines a six-week initial ceasefire with the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands have been killed. Hostages taken by…
Foreign Minister Deuba urges Israel to secure release of Nepali student
With reports of a potential release, Nepal is pushing for Bipin Joshi’s inclusion in the first phase of Hamas captives to be freed.