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The presidents of France and Egypt, along with the king of Jordan, have cautioned Israel against launching a proposed military strike in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, calling for an “immediate” halt to the conflict with Hamas. In a collective statement released across several international newspapers, they highlighted the grave risks of an Israeli offensive on Rafah, home to …

On Monday, global stock markets mostly saw gains as investors awaited earnings reports from leading worldwide companies and a report on consumer prices, which is expected to serve as an indicator of inflation in the U.S. In early trading, France’s CAC 40 rose by 0.4% to 8,095.02, and Germany’s DAX increased by 0.5% to 18,258.45. The FTSE 100 in Britain …

After concluding a four-day dialogue with Chinese officials, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced on Monday in Beijing that the U.S. will urge China to revise its industrial strategies, which are seen as detrimental to American employment. Yellen acknowledged the discussions also touched on security concerns, particularly the U.S.’s unease over Chinese entities potentially aiding Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Her …

On April 8, Sumit Nagal of India etched his name into the tennis history books by securing a win against Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in the opening round of the Monte Carlos Masters, marking him as the first Indian man to achieve a main draw win at this prestigious event. This victory also positioned Nagal as the inaugural Indian victor of …

Everton FC has been penalized with a two-point deduction for failing to comply with the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), which has resulted in the team moving perilously close to the relegation zone. This penalty marks the second time this season that Everton has faced a deduction, with an earlier 10-point penalty being reduced to six points upon …

For the second consecutive week, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” dominated the box office, outshining two new releases according to Sunday’s studio estimates. Following its impressive $80 million debut the previous weekend, the clash between the iconic monsters garnered $31.7 million in its second outing, marking a 60% decrease from its opening weekend. Directed by Adam Wingard and produced …

Optimism surrounding a prompt resolution in Cairo discussions for a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage release agreement dampened on Monday, despite initial reports of “significant progress” by Egyptian media. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted into its seventh month, with Israel facing mounting global pressure to negotiate a ceasefire, encouraged by the United States, its main ally and …

Hezbollah and the Amal Movement are showing a cooperative and flexible attitude towards the efforts of U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein, who is working to foster a political climate conducive to the enactment of Resolution 1701, according to a source familiar with both groups. The source, speaking to the Asharq al-Awsat newspaper, revealed that negotiations are being led by Speaker Nabih …