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Hamas specifies conditions for releasing U.S. hostage, delivering hostage bodies

Cairo, Mar 16 (UNI) The Hamas movement has stipulated that the release of an Israeli prisoner with U.S. citizenship and the delivery of the bodies of four other hostages is contingent upon the opening of the Rafah Crossing, the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip and an extension of the ceasefire for approximately two months.
The conditions were proposed by a Hamas delegation that arrived in Cairo on Friday for negotiation, an informed Egyptian source confirmed to Xinhua Saturday.
The source added that Hamas also required a direct transition to the negotiations of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, which entails a permanent cessation of hostilities.
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US spends over $1bln on military operation against Houthis in Yemen - Reports

US spends over $1bln on military operation against Houthis in Yemen - Reports

09 May 2025 | 10:04 AM

Washington, May 9 (UNI) The United States spent more than $1 billion on a military operation against Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, the NBC News broadcaster reported, citing two sources in the American administration.

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Xi calls on China, Russia to maintain strategic resolve, coordination

Xi calls on China, Russia to maintain strategic resolve, coordination

09 May 2025 | 10:03 AM

Moscow, May 9 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China and Russia should maintain strategic resolve and coordination as the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation.

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New German Chancellor wants to draw France into fighting in Ukraine - Philippot

New German Chancellor wants to draw France into fighting in Ukraine - Philippot

09 May 2025 | 10:01 AM

Moscow, May 9 (UNI) New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to drag France into the fighting in Ukraine, Florian Philippot, the leader of the French Patriots party, said.

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JD Vance: India-Pak conflict 'none of our business'

JD Vance: India-Pak conflict 'none of our business'

09 May 2025 | 9:57 AM

Washington, May 9 (UNI) As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, US Vice President JD Vance has reiterated America's policy of non-intervention, declaring that the conflict is "fundamentally none of our business."

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World leaders congratulate new Pope Leo XIV on his election

World leaders congratulate new Pope Leo XIV on his election

09 May 2025 | 9:54 AM

Paris, May 9 (UNI) Leaders of global powers, including the United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands, congratulated US Cardinal and Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops Robert Francis Prevost on his election as the new pope.

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