Israeli negotiators will return from talks in Cairo on Tuesday after a new proposal for a Gaza truce and hostage release was drafted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.
"As part of the talks, with the helpful mediation of Egypt, the mediators formulated an up-to-date proposal to be addressed by Hamas," his office said.
It added that Israel expects the mediators to push Hamas harder in order to reach a deal.
China launches 'punishment' war games around Taiwan
A furious China launched "punishment" drills around Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to "separatist acts", sending up heavily armed warplanes and staging mock attacks as state media denounced newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te.
Nine dead, 50 injured in Mexico stage collapse
Nine people have died and around 50 were injured after a structure collapsed at a campaign event for the Citizens' Movement party in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon.
Rishi Sunak calls UK election on July 4
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a national election, naming July 4 as the date for the vote.
India's poll panel orders BJP, Congress to show restraint in campaign
India's election watchdog has ordered the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition Congress to exercise restraint in their campaigns, after both had reported the other for making divisive speeches.
Spain, Norway, Ireland to recognise Palestine state
Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognise Palestine as a state, taking effect on May 28, the Prime Ministers of all three countries confirmed on Wednesday.
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Dubai Duty Free executive vice chairman and CEO, Colm McLoughlin, announced that he will be stepping down from his role after 55 years in the travel retail industry and 41 years of leadership at Dubai Duty Free. Colm joined the Business Breakfast to reflect on his epic career.
78% of AI users are now bringing their own AI tools to work, but what does this mean for employers? Zubin Chagpar, Senior Director and Business Group Leader, Modern Work and Surface Devices, Microsoft CEMA tells us more.
ADNOC Drilling's CFO, Youssef Salem, Chief Financial Officer, gives us insight into their 26% rise in Q1 net profit.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
