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Hamas leader visits Egypt for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks

Israel open to negotiations as Joe Biden says US is pushing for deal – but he doesn’t expect it soon

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Egyptian asylum seeker asks 'why am I still detained?'

An Egyptian asylum seeker detained for more than a decade hoped a recent landmark High Court ruling would secure his freedom, but he remains behind bars.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

Live updates | Talks on Gaza cease-fire and freeing more hostages as Hamas leader is in Egypt

The top leader of Hamas is in Egypt for talks on halting the war in Gaza and securing the release of at least some of the estimated 129 Israeli captives held there

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Ethiopia and Egypt say no agreement in latest talks over a contentious dam on the Nile

Ethiopia and Egypt say the latest round of yearslong negotiations to find an agreement over a highly contentious hydroelectric dam Ethiopia has built on the Nile’s main tributary ended with no deal

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Hamas Chief In Egypt For Talks On Gaza Truce And Hostage Release

The Qatar-based Hamas chief, Ismail Haniyeh, arrived in Cairo for discussions on the "aggression in the Gaza Strip and other matters", the group said in a statement.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023

Israel orders new evacuations in southern Gaza, says UN – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023

Madagascar cave art hints at ancient connections between Africa and Asia

Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar. The author was part of a team that discovered and described these ancient treasures. The discoveries contained several surprises, including hints at some remarkable cultural connections. First, scenes depicted in some cases linked up fairly…

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Hamas Chief Due In Egypt For Gaza Ceasefire Talks

The head of Hamas was due in Egypt on Wednesday for talks on a fresh ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel said it was willing to agree to another pause in exchange for more hostages.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023

Netanyahu rules out Gaza ceasefire until 'elimination' of Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Wednesday there would be no ceasefire in the Gaza Strip until the "elimination" of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The announcement came as Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was in Cairo for talks aimed at brokering a new truce. A UN Security Council vote on…

France 24 · Dec 20, 2023

Israel-Hamas Conflict Live: 19 Countries, Some Arab, Reportedly Joined US-Led Red Sea Naval Alliance

On the 75th day of the fighting between Israel and Hamas, a new report revealed that the U.S.-led Red Sea maritime force actually had 19 countries onboard, but some of the nations opted to not go public amid the "complicated" situation.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023