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The deal to exchange women and children held hostage by Hamas for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel required the US, Qatar and Egypt to use their clout on the respective sides. The first truce in the nearly seven-week-long fighting signifies that the US cannot be written off from the geopolitics of the Middle East even as China makes advances

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A man confessed to killing four people, including his parents, and then firing on motorists on a busy interstate highway, just days after being released from prison, police said Wednesday. World News | Police: Maine Man Killed Parents Before Firing on Motorists.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. India and the United States are facing the same security challenges from China, a top American commander said here Wednesday, noting that the Biden Administration is not only providing assistance to New Delhi with cold weather gear, as it defends its border on the northern side, but also helping India in its effort to develop its own industrial base. World News | India, US Facing Same Security Challenge from China, Says US Indo Pacom Comma...

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. "Were committed to continuing working together and in groups like the Quad to advance economic growth for our two countries and expand cooperation of our shared priorities," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a press briefing on Wednesday. World News | US Committed to Working Together with India in Groups Like Quad: White House.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Pakistani pilgrims were travelling to Riyadh from Medina after performing Umrah when they met with an unfortunate accident near the Al-Qasim area, as per ARY News. World News | Nine Pakistani Pilgrims Killed in Road Accident in Saudi Arabia.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Ahead of the packages release, defence officials told VOA that the latest aid also includes TOW anti-tank guided missiles, anti-tank mines and AT-4 anti-armour weapons needed to push back Russian ground forces that have dug into occupied areas of Ukraine. World News | US Announces USD 325 Million in New Military Aid for Ukraine.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The court warned the government of "serious consequences" if it failed to release the funds required for conducting polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while hearing the defence ministrys request. World News | Defence Ministrys Plea to Hold General Elections to National, Provincial Assemblies Simultaneously Inadmissible: Pak SC.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. "Glad to speak with Canadian Defence Minister Ms Anita Anand. Welcomed Canadas Indo-Pacific strategy. Excellent discussion on ways to develop the bilateral defence relations including industrial collaboration. Invited Canadian defence companies to invest and manufacture in India," Defence Minister Rajnath tweeted on Wednesday. World News | Rajnath Singh Speaks to Canadian Defence Minister, Discusses Bilateral Defence Relat...

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the release of members of the opposition in Ethiopia and called on the parties to build on this signifi