Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, won the elections, with the far-right AfD doubling its support to 19.5 percent.

Israeli tanks rolled into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002, intensifying a military crackdown as officials vow to prevent Palestinians from returning to conflict zones.

Hamas accuses Israel of violating a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal by delaying the release of Palestinian detainees, urging mediators to pressure Israel to fulfill its commitments.

The US Embassy in Burundi has ordered the families of its personnel to leave the country and authorized the departure of non-essential employees.

Israel is expected to release 602 Palestinian prisoners, including those detained during the conflict

Nearly 2,300 Palestinians, including over 1,000 children, have been displaced in the West Bank due to intensified Israeli operations and settler violence, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Trump stated that he does not consider Zelensky’s presence crucial in Ukraine-Russia negotiations, arguing that Kyiv lacks leverage and has made it difficult to reach a peace deal.

Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem-Tov, Omer Wenkert, Tal Shoham, Avera Mengistu, and Hisham Al-Sayed to be released Saturday

The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwandan Minister James Kabarebe for his support of the M23 armed group fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Seajewel is one of four tankers affected by unexplained explosions in recent weeks

Swedish authorities confirmed that their rapid response to a mass shooting in Örebro earlier this month helped prevent additional fatalities. Despite initial confusion at the scene, police were able to end the attack, though the motive remains unclear as investigations continue

The Dutch government is proceeding with a controversial plan to deport failed asylum seekers to Uganda if they cannot return to their home countries.

Bodies of 4 captives handed over to Red Cross representatives in Khan Younis city

The Netherlands has returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the largest repatriation of artifacts linked to the 1897 British expedition that looted them.

The arrests took place in Italy, Albania, and Spain, with 20 suspects held in custody and seven placed under house arrest

Swedish security police had previously stated that the suspects were arrested to prevent a potential attack

The government plans to add 2,500 megawatts of nuclear power to address persistent electricity shortages and reduce reliance on coal

Advocates and politicians in the Central African Republic claim that two soldiers, who went missing after being detained, were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries.

Hamas has agreed not to participate in Gaza’s administration in the near future and remains committed to the three-phase ceasefire agreement, according to Egyptian media.

‘I think I said first that we have to meet. But we understood each other because I didn’t say anything about it once,’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Munich Security Conference

Live footage showed the three hostages standing on a stage in Khan Younis, flanked by armed Hamas members, before being transferred to Israeli forces

88-year-old pontiff has been battling bronchitis for several days

White House officials confirm a tariff policy shift, targeting countries with significant trade imbalances with the US, a move expected to fuel trade disputes and potential inflation concerns.

The incident comes at a time of heightened U.S. naval activity in the region