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How Trump is likely to wield Americas power around the world

Wednesday, January 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Donald Trump returned to office as president on Monday, reassuming his duties as commander in chief. His position once again puts him in charge of the world’s most powerful military, which -- often at his discretion -- can either engage in lethal... Read More.

Middle East live updates: At least 21 Palestinians hurt in West Bank settler violence

Wednesday, January 22 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed in the first phase of the deal.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding... Read More.

Middle East live updates: Over 1,500 aid trucks enter Gaza in first days of ceasefire

Tuesday, January 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed in the first phase of the deal.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding... Read More.

Putin eyes reset in US-Russian relations as Trump enters 2nd term

Tuesday, January 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In his first public comments following President Donald Trump's inauguration, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated on Monday that he sees a second Trump presidency as an opportunity for a new era in U.S.-Russian relations.Putin spoke of the challenges Trump faced in the... Read More.

At least 76 dead in Turkish ski resort hotel fire

Tuesday, January 21 by ABC News

(LONDON and ISTANBUL) -- A predawn fire at a hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort in Turkey killed at least 76, with another 51 injured, Turkey's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday."We are in deep pain," Yerlikaya told reporters during a press conference.The fire... Read More.

At least 66 dead in Turkish ski resort hotel fire

Tuesday, January 21 by ABC News

(LONDON and ISTANBUL) -- Turkey's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday that the death toll from a pre-dawn fire at a hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort has risen to 66 and the number of injured is now 51."We are in deep pain," Yerlikaya... Read More.

Americans freed from Afghanistan in prisoner swap, family and Taliban say

Tuesday, January 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Ryan Corbett, an American held in Afghanistan since 2022, has been released from Taliban custody in a prisoner swap, according to his family.The Taliban’s foreign ministry confirmed the swap in their own statement, saying Corbett and another American national were exchanged for... Read More.

Trump inauguration: Vladimir Putin, others from international community react

Monday, January 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Donald Trump was sworn into office on Monday for a second term in the White House, and international figures across the globe are sharing their reactions to the 47th president's inauguration.Here's what world leaders are saying:Russian President Vladimir PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin... Read More.

Middle East live updates: 10,000 bodies may be under Gaza rubble, Civil Defense says

Monday, January 20 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed in the first phase of the deal.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding... Read More.

Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?

Sunday, January 19 by ABC News

After being held by Hamas terrorists for 470 days, the first three hostages released on Sunday as part of the ceasefire deal were reunited with their mothers and airlifted to a hospital, according to Israeli officials.The now-former captives -- Romi Gonen, 24; Emily Damari,... Read More.

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