Hamas agreed Friday to release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in captivity in the Gaza Strip.Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American, will be released along with the bodies of four other hostages, according to a deal offered by mediators. As of Friday, Alexander has been held captive for 525 days, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said.It's unclear when the transfer will happen, but it comes as talks are ongoing in Qatar to establish the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the first phase of which ended on...
Myanmar’s military rulers will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty to mark the country’s 77 years of independence from British...
18 December 2024, 2:16 am 1 minute
Despite a steady stream of meetings and calls with U.S. officials, and three revamped proposals to assuage national...