Seven Israeli hostages freed after 738 days in Gaza as Israel begins releasing over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners.

Taiwan has unveiled its new “T-Dome” air defence system to enhance response speed and improve interception accuracy.

Trump considers sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, warning Russia it may face strikes if war isn’t resolved soon.

Donald Trump has arrived in Israel as Hamas begins releasing hostages under a US-brokered ceasefire to end the Gaza war.

China accuses the US of double standards after Trump threatens 100% tariffs, warning it’s ready for retaliation.

Burkina Faso accuses Washington of “blackmail” after refusing US request to accept deportees and faces visa suspension.

Macron recalls Lecornu as prime minister after his sudden resignation, reigniting political turmoil amid debt crisis and weak approval.

Trump administration launches sweeping layoffs of federal workers during shutdown, prompting union lawsuits and fierce backlash from Democrats.

North Korea showcased its new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile, described by Kim Jong Un as the regime’s strongest weapon.

India plans to reopen its Kabul embassy after four years, signalling deeper diplomatic engagement with Taliban-led Afghanistan.

White House slams Nobel Committee for awarding Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado, insisting Trump’s peace efforts deserve global recognition.

Israel withdraws forces as ceasefire takes hold; aid and prisoner exchanges to begin under first phase of peace agreement.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her fearless defence of democracy

Peru’s Congress has removed its President Dina Boluarte and sworn in legislature chief Jose Jeri as the country’s new leader.

President Trump urges NATO allies to consider expelling Spain after Madrid refused to meet the bloc’s new 5% target.

President Lai launches Taiwan’s new “T-Dome” system and vows higher defence spending as tensions rise with China.

New York AG Letitia James charged with bank fraud as Trump administration targets high-profile political adversaries in sweeping crackdown.

Washington’s boost major intervention to stabilise Argentina’s collapsing economy as Trump strengthens ties with ally Javier Milei.

Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre”

Amid rising tensions with Moscow, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania prepare detailed evacuation plans to safeguard civilians from potential conflict.