Musk Said to Have Intervened to Help Free Italian Jailed in Iran

Musk Said to Have Intervened to Help Free Italian Jailed in Iran

Jan 16, 2025

The Italian journalist was released soon after Elon Musk met with an Iranian ambassador, officials in Iran said. So was an Iranian detained in Italy who was wanted by the U.S.The Italian journalist was released soon after Elon Musk met with an Iranian

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Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire

Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire

Jan 16, 2025

But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit.But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit. 

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Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office

Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office

Jan 15, 2025

The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term.The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term. 

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What Does the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel and Hamas Say?

What Does the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel and Hamas Say?

Jan 15, 2025

In the first phase, 33 hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners would be freed, and hundreds of trucks with humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza daily, a copy of the agreement says.In the first phase, 33 hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

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Cease-Fire Deal Has Exposed Fissures in Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Government

Cease-Fire Deal Has Exposed Fissures in Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Government

Jan 15, 2025

One far-right minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, claimed to have scuppered similar agreements over the past year. But, the prime minister has blamed Hamas for the failures.One far-right minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, claimed to have scuppered similar agreements over the past year. But, the prime minister

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How the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal United Teams Biden and Trump

How the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal United Teams Biden and Trump

Jan 15, 2025

Rarely if ever have representatives of current and new presidents of different parties worked together at such a high-stakes moment.Rarely if ever have representatives of current and new presidents of different parties worked together at such a high-stakes moment. 

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Cease-Fire Deal With Israel Comes as Hamas Is Severely Weakened

Cease-Fire Deal With Israel Comes as Hamas Is Severely Weakened

Jan 15, 2025

Israel’s 15-month bombardment of Gaza has destroyed much of Hamas’s military wing. It has also degraded the Iran-backed proxy network that helps sustain the militant group.Israel’s 15-month bombardment of Gaza has destroyed much of Hamas’s military wing. It has also degraded the Iran-backed

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Gaza Hostage Deal Could Come as Trump Takes Office, in Echoes of 1981

Gaza Hostage Deal Could Come as Trump Takes Office, in Echoes of 1981

Jan 15, 2025

Dozens of American hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for more than a year were freed just as Ronald Reagan was inaugurated.Dozens of American hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for more than a year were freed just as

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Live Updates: Israel and Hamas Agree to Outline of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say

Live Updates: Israel and Hamas Agree to Outline of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say

Jan 15, 2025

President-elect Donald J. Trump said a deal had been reached, but negotiators had yet to confirm a start date and other technical issues could still derail a deal.President-elect Donald J. Trump said a deal had been reached, but negotiators had yet to confirm

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Poland’s Leader Suggests Russian Hand in Plot to Attack Western Cargo Planes

Poland’s Leader Suggests Russian Hand in Plot to Attack Western Cargo Planes

Jan 15, 2025

“I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against airlines across the globe,” said Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk.“I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against

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