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THE ECONOMIST: After two years of bloodshed, Donald Trump’s high-stakes diplomacy has brought Israel and Hamas to the table in a deal that could reshape the region.

China’s surprise rare earth export restrictions sent US mining shares flying and signalled a looming showdown with Donald Trump over global tech supply chains.

Israel erupts in relief after Donald Trump’s Gaza deal ends the war, but for many, the question now is why peace took two long years to arrive.

A hostage release and Gaza ceasefire are welcome. However, what happens next is the acid test.

Australia has welcomed Donald Trump’s announcement that Israel and Hamas have struck the first phase of a peace deal that will lead to the release of all hostages and withdrawal of troops from Gaza.

The French President made the announcement days after current Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced his resignation, sparking a political storm.

James B. Comey pleaded not guilty in a case that has become a focus of concern about pressure by President Donald Trump to prosecute opponents.

The second day of indirect negotiations at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh focused on the plan proposed by US President Donald Trump last week that aims to bring about an end to the war.

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has survived an alleged assassination attempt after his vehicle was surrounded by around 500 people.

Vladimir Putin says Russia's armed forces have the strategic initiative in Ukraine and have captured almost 5000 square kilometres of land this year.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has accused Israeli forces of ‘kidnapping and torturing’ her after she was detained on a Gaza aid flotilla.

Donald Trump vowed to ‘treat Canada fairly’ in new tariff talks with Mark Carney, but pressure is mounting as punishing trade measures continue to hit key industries.

The Trump Administration has escalated tensions with Venezuela, authorising US military strikes in the Caribbean that it claims target drug smugglers.

Israel and Hamas have gathered in Egypt for indirect talks over a US-backed plan to end the Gaza war after months of deadlock.

President Trump said he was open to meeting with Democrats to end the impasse. Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, denied any talks were underway.