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US-Hamas direct talks: What’s happening and what comes next
According to reports, the discussions focused on the release of Edan Alexander along with the bodies of four others.
Categories: South Asia
Cyclone Alfred lashes parts of eastern Australia, bringing rains, waves
Slow-moving storm likely to make landfall on Friday or early Saturday, but winds already trigger power disruptions.
Categories: South Asia
Panama President Mulino says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming the canal
Panamanian leader says sale of a Chinese company's port operation to a US firm does not amount to retaking the waterway.
Categories: South Asia
The blame game over the debacle in Ukraine has started
Trump, Zelenskyy and the Europeans are desperately trying to deliver the bitter truth to the public and evade blame.
Categories: South Asia
Cyclone Alfred: Where, when is it expected to make landfall in Australia?
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane as a Category 2 storm on Friday or Saturday.
Categories: South Asia
Israel’s Gaza aid blockade could breach humanitarian law: European nations
UK, France, and Germany demand Israel uphold ceasefire while warning its aid blockade risks breaching international law.
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Macron says Russia a threat to Europe as EU leaders hold emergency summit
EU leaders gather for an emergency defence summit in Brussels as future partnership with US remains uncertain.
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US suspends intelligence cooperation with Ukraine
The US has suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine affecting its military’s ability to defend against Russian forces
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Jason Gillespie labels Pakistan cricket coach Aaqib Javed ‘a clown’
Gillespie says Aaqib undermined him and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten to grab the coaching job for himself.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,106
These are the key developments on day 1,106 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Caesar Unmasked: The Man Who Exposed al-Assad’s Crimes
An exclusive interview with the military defector who exposed the systematic torture of 11,000 Syrian civilians.
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Elusive peace: In India’s Manipur, bombs and mortars are civilian weapons
After two years of deadly clashes, the state chief minister has quit. But every hamlet is armed. Peace remains distant
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Cleveland Cavaliers enter NBA playoffs with win over Miami Heat
The Cavs maintain their 12-game unbeaten streak and become the first team to book a spot in the NBA postseason.
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South Korea says military jet misdropped bombs, injuring civilians
South Korea's air force says it accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise.
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New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump’s understanding of WWII
Ambassador to the UK recalled after comparing Trump's bid to end the war in Ukraine to the appeasement of Nazi Germany.
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Russia jails UK man for 19 years for fighting for Ukraine
James Scott Rhys Anderson convicted of 'mercenary activities' and a 'terrorist act', court press service says.
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Trump ratchets up tariff tension with Canada’s Trudeau over border policies
The president has repeatedly accused Canada of allowing vast amounts of fentanyl into the US, an unsupported claim.
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Trump threatens Palestinians in Gaza: If you hold captives, ‘you are DEAD’
US president warns Hamas that there will be 'hell to pay' if Israeli captives in Gaza are not released immediately.
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Raphinha gives 10-man Barcelona 1-0 win over Benfica in Champions League
Barcelona struggle to narrow win despite teenage defender Pau Cubarsi being sent off midway through first half.
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Transition 2025 Series: The Future of U.S. Climate and Energy Policy
Panelists discuss the future of climate and energy policy under the new Trump administration, examining lessons from President Trump’s previous term, anticipated shifts from the policies of the Biden administration, and the trajectory of U.S. energy industries, including oil, solar, and wind, and natural gas.
This meeting is part of CFR’s Transition 2025 series, which examines the major foreign policy issues confronting the Trump administration.
If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
Categories: Defense Policy
