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Hamas would free five living hostages

GAZA, Mar 24 (AP/AFP): Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 25 Palestinians, including several women and children, according to three hospitals. The strikes came nearly a week after Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas with a surprise bombardment that killed hundreds.Meanwhile, officials say Egypt has introduced...

Jailed Istanbul mayor declared opposition presidential candidate

ISTANBUL, Mar 24 (AFP): Istanbul's embattled Ekrem Imamoglu was officially nominated as a presidential candidate by the opposition CHP party for the 2028 elections, a party spokesman told AFP on Monday.The Republican People's Party (CHP) -- the main opposition party and the second largest party in parliament-held a primary election...

No signs of turmoil in ruling coalition

BANGKOK, Mar 24 (Reuters): Thailand's opposition on Monday grilled Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on the first day of a parliamentary no-confidence motion, accusing her of being unqualified and of allowing her powerful father to wield influence over her administration.The opposition People's Party said Paetongtarn was taking direction from her father,...

Set to discuss partial truce in Ukraine war

RIYADH, Mar 24 (AFP): American and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, a day after US-Ukraine talks there and as President Donald Trump pushes to quickly end the war.The US and Russian teams huddled behind closed doors at a luxurious hotel...

S Korea court reinstates impeached PM Han as acting president

SEOUL, Mar 24 (Reuters): South Korea's Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's powers on Monday, the latest twist in the country's recent turbulent politics after his impeachment as acting president nearly three months ago.Han took over as acting leader from President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was himself impeached over...

China seeking to deepen ties with France

BEIJING, Mar 24 (AFP): China said Monday it hopes an upcoming visit by the French foreign minister would see the countries deepen cooperation in a world facing "turbulence and transformation".France and China have sought to strengthen ties in recent years, but Paris has also pressed Beijing on its ties with...