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Over a ton of cocaine worth nearly half a billion dollars seized off Australian coast

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Over a ton of cocaine worth close to nearly half a billion dollars has been seized from a boat off the coast of Australia, officials have confirmed.Detectives from the Organised Crime Squad in Australia have charged five people following the seizure of... Read More.

Qatars luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration's plan to accept a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government to use as Air Force One raises significant security concerns, intelligence experts and government officials say, as President Donald Trump said it would be "stupid" not to accept... Read More.

Kim Kardashian to testify Tuesday in Paris trial over 2016 jewelry heist

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is expected on Tuesday to take the stand in a Paris courtroom, where a trial is underway for 10 people accused in connection with the violent robbery of millions of dollars' worth of her jewelry.Kardashian... Read More.

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity, in IDF custody

Monday, May 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the terrorist organization and is now in the custody of the Israel Defense Forces,... Read More.

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity

Monday, May 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the Palestinian group.Alexander's mother, Yael, has arrived at Re'im military base in Israel near... Read More.

US hostage Edan Alexander to be released by Hamas

Monday, May 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, held captive in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, is set to be released Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and Hamas.Hamas is expected to release Alexander at 6:30 p.m. local time (11:30 a.m. ET), an... Read More.

Israel to pause Gaza fighting ahead of US hostage Edan Alexanders release by Hamas

Monday, May 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander -- held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023 -- was set to be released Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the Palestinian group.Israeli security officials told ABC News there would be... Read More.

Malnourished children, hospital supplies running low: Impact of 2 months of no aid in Gaza

Saturday, May 10 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel's decision to halt all humanitarian aid from crossing into Gaza is entering its third month.The Israeli government said the blockade is to pressure Hamas to release the remaining 59 hostages, including the remains of those who have died, and to accept... Read More.

Ukraine and allies ready for full unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, foreign minister says

Saturday, May 10 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukraine and its allies "are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire" with Russia "for at least 30 days" beginning on Monday, the Ukrainian foreign minister said Saturday."Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at... Read More.

India, Pakistan agree to full and immediate ceasefire

Saturday, May 10 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, ending tensions that had been rising since an April attack on Indian-controlled Kashmir, according to Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.Officials from India also confirmed that the country agreed to a full... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Over a ton of cocaine worth nearly half a billion dollars seized off Australian coast

Qatars luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say

Kim Kardashian to testify Tuesday in Paris trial over 2016 jewelry heist

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity, in IDF custody

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity

US hostage Edan Alexander to be released by Hamas

Israel to pause Gaza fighting ahead of US hostage Edan Alexanders release by Hamas

Malnourished children, hospital supplies running low: Impact of 2 months of no aid in Gaza

Ukraine and allies ready for full unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, foreign minister says

India, Pakistan agree to full and immediate ceasefire

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