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Hamas  Khalil al-Hayya - Getty
Hamas' acting Gaza chief reiterated that the captives held in Gaza would not be released unless Israel ends the war on Gaza, and are open to truce talks.
The US voted against the ceasefire resolution, using its veto as a permanent council member to block it [Getty]
A resolution for a ceasefire put forward by 10 non-permanent members of the UN Security Council was blocked by the US after they voted against it.
Palestinians, who take refuge in Bureij Refugee Camp to escape from Israeli attacks, wait to receive meal, distributed by charity organizations in Deir al-Balah, Gaza on November 20, 2024. (Photo by Moiz Salhi/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The firm told Axios it would not play a role in any works on the ground in Gaza and that the plan would be part of a transitional period.
An army helicopter conducts a search operation following an attack by armed separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) at central Bolan district in Balochistan province
The upcoming offensive comes as China pushes to join security efforts to protect its citizens in the region.
A view of the destruction in a southern Beirut suburb after a series of Israeli airstrikes, as debris removal work continues in the area on October 21, 2024. (Photo by Houssam Shbaro/Anadolu via Getty Images)
As Israel continues to wage war on Lebanon, the estimated costs of rebuilding are already believed to be at least two billion dollars
Bassem Naim (left), one of the figures on the list, described the sanctions as 'stupid'
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on six Hamas officials, among them prominent spokesmen for the group, one of whom described them as ‘foolish’
Palmyra
Israel has been striking Syria continually since the beginning of the country's civil war, although these have increased in frequency since October 2023.
The Great Pyramid of Giza, ais the oldest – and last remaining – of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. [Getty]
A video showing construction workers using hammers, chisels, and other tools to break down parts of the over 4,600-year-old Khufu Pyramid has gone viral.
Iran nuclear - Getty
The UK, France, Germany and the United States have submitted a resolution to the IAEA criticising Iran on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visiting Wales
Starmers upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE comes as Qatar's emir is set to visit the Britain in December.