Friday, Jan 31

Bob Menendez, former US Senator, sentenced to 11 years for bribery, including accepting gold bars and cash in exchange for political favors.

Thursday, Jan 30

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.

Wednesday, Jan 29

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

Sunday, Jan 26

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

Monday, Jan 27

Yemen's Houthis released 153 war detainees with support from the Red Cross, aiming to ease tensions amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Saturday, Jan 25

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

Sunday, Jan 26

Marco Rubio threatens major bounties for Taliban leaders amid reports of more American hostages in Afghanistan than previously disclosed.

Sunday, Jan 26

The UN halts travel into Houthi areas after staff detentions, coinciding with the release of 153 war detainees, raising tensions amid Yemen's ongoing crisis.

Friday, Jan 24

The UN halts movement in Houthi-held Yemen after staff detentions, while the Houthis release 153 prisoners of war amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.

Friday, Jan 24

Hamas has released four Israeli female soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile ceasefire amid ongoing tensions in Gaza.