Wednesday, Jun 04

Russia and Ukraine engage in peace talks in Istanbul, agreeing to prisoner exchanges but making little progress on a ceasefire or war resolution.

Tuesday, May 06

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war each, marking their fifth swap since January 2025.

Tuesday, Apr 22

Protests at Columbia University demand the release of detained Palestinian student activists, highlighting issues of immigration enforcement and political dissent.

Tuesday, Mar 11

Cuba has successfully released 553 prisoners as part of a Vatican-mediated deal, continuing despite a US policy reversal under President Trump.

Tuesday, Feb 25

Hamas insists on the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners before resuming ceasefire negotiations with Israel, amid escalating tensions and uncertainty over the truce.

Sunday, Feb 09

Hamas releases three Israeli hostages in a shocking exchange, while Israel frees 183 Palestinian prisoners as the fragile ceasefire holds amid geopolitical tensions.

Friday, Jan 31

Hamas announces the release of three Israeli hostages, including the father of the youngest captive, as the fragile ceasefire with Israel continues amid ongoing negotiations.

Thursday, Jan 30

Hamas releases three Israeli and five Thai hostages in a new exchange as the Gaza ceasefire holds, with plans for further negotiations underway.

Monday, Jan 27

Lukashenko's suppression of dissent continues as he seeks another term in a widely denounced presidential election viewed as a "sham" by the West.

Sunday, Jan 26

Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers as part of a ceasefire deal while tensions rise over a hostage dispute affecting Palestinian returns to northern Gaza.