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Hamas releases three Israeli hostages on first day of ceasefire

Some 250 people were kidnapped during Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack that triggered 15 months of war. Around 100 hostages still remain in Gaza, after the rest were released, rescued, or their bodies were recovered.

Indian-origin Member of Parliament

Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya files nomination for Canadian PM race

Arya, a vocal critic of Khalistan supporters who condemned the defacing of Hindu temples in Canada recently said the country is facing structural challenges and bold political decisions are necessary to secure prosperity for “our children and grandchildren.”

White House ATTACK

Indian-origin man gets 8 years jail for White House attack plot

The attack by 21-year-old Sai Varshith Kandula on May 22, 2023 aimed to overthrow the democratically elected American government in order to replace it with a dictatorship fuelled by Nazi ideology, according to Department of Justice.

Hamas-Israel ceasefire

Israel PM Netanyahu confirms deal with Hamas to secure release of hostages

Overcoming last-minute obstacles in finalizing a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause 15 months of brutal conflict, Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal will facilitate release dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

Joe Biden US farewell address

Outgoing US President Joe Biden warns of dangerous 'oligarchy', ‘extreme wealth’ in dark farewell speech

Speaking from the Oval Office, the outgoing President raised his concerns over the "dangerous concentration of power" in the hands of a few wealthy people and warned of dangerous consequences if their abuse of power is left unchecked.

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Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire amid hopes for lasting calm in Gaza

The deal effective Jan 19 outlines a six-week initial ceasefire with the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands have been killed, and freeing of hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

French nuclear submarine

French nuclear submarine crews inadvertently expose patrol schedules through fitness app

At the top-secret Ile Longue submarine base in Brest Harbour, France, which houses four nuclear submarines armed with highly destructive missiles, French naval officers unwittingly revealed submarine locations and patrol schedules via the Strava fitness app raising global security concerns.