The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened under the terms of the US-brokered ceasefire, permitting a limited number of medical evacuations for the first time in nearly two years, as tens of thousands await passage.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy notes a 24-hour pause in targeted Russian strikes on energy grids, yet civilian casualties mount in frontline regions. The reported lull follows a disputed, short-term truce brokered by the U.S., as both sides prepare for talks in Abu Dhabi.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday under European Union operation, permitting restricted passage for Palestinians after a near two-year Israeli closure. The move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, though high costs and tight quotas severely limit access.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday for strictly limited passenger traffic, marking a critical, if symbolic, step in implementing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The move follows intense diplomatic efforts and comes as the agreement enters a more complex second phase.
A senior Kremlin official has publicly endorsed President Trump's efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine conflict, calling renewed U.S.-Russia dialogue "productive" as a new round of trilateral talks is announced.
As a temporary halt in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv brokered by former U.S. President Trump nears its end, Ukraine is urgently working to strengthen its air defenses. Analysts caution the lull may be a tactical move by Moscow to bolster its diplomatic leverage rather than a step toward peace.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to partially reopen Sunday, marking a fragile step in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. While offering a lifeline for medical evacuees and displaced families, the operation will be tightly controlled by Israeli, Egyptian, and EU officials, with significant restrictions on the movement of people and goods.
Kyiv expresses gratitude for a reported week-long halt to strikes on major cities brokered by the U.S. president, as freezing temperatures exacerbate the humanitarian situation. Moscow remains silent on the alleged agreement.
A full-floor residence at the troubled supertall 432 Park Avenue, previously owned by developer Harry Macklowe, has sold for over $50 million following a foreclosure, as the building grapples with lawsuits over alleged structural defects.
The dramatic surge and sudden plunge in precious metal prices have thrown London's famed Hatton Garden into chaos, forcing jewellers, refiners, and families to navigate a volatile market with significant financial consequences.
In a detailed business update, Plug Power's CEO Andy Marsh made a direct appeal to shareholders to approve an increase in authorized shares, framing it as essential for meeting financial obligations and funding future growth. He warned that failure to pass the proposal would force the company to pursue a reverse stock split—a move he believes historically damages shareholder value.
President Trump urges immediate House passage of a bipartisan spending deal to end the government shutdown, facing resistance from both progressive Democrats and his own party's right flank over immigration enforcement terms.
A sharp post-holiday inventory drawdown is reshaping freight dynamics, with falling ocean container rates foreshadowing tighter truck capacity, higher rejection rates, and rising costs for shippers in the months ahead.
As cargo theft evolves from petty crime to sophisticated, high-value scams, logistics firms like Echo Global Logistics are deploying advanced AI and human vigilance in a high-stakes battle for security. Senior VP Jeff Starr details the new frontline in freight fraud.
The release of over three million documents by the U.S. Department of Justice has unveiled extensive communications between Jeffrey Epstein and a global network of powerful figures, raising fresh questions about influence, access, and accountability.
Bitcoin's recent slump below $74,000 has analysts weighing the risk of a deeper pullback toward $60,000. While Bernstein suggests the downturn may be a late-cycle correction rather than a new crypto winter, the firm points to shifting central bank policies and institutional adoption as keys to the next rally.
Cboe Global Markets is exploring a revival of simplified, event-based binary options for retail investors, aiming to compete with surging prediction markets while navigating a complex regulatory landscape.
Following years of turbulence, mortgage rates have stabilised, with major lenders offering sub-4% deals. As the Bank of England signals further rate cuts, we analyse the best fixed and variable options for buyers and remortgagers.
Shares of Robinhood Markets fell sharply alongside other crypto-exposed firms, pressured by a decline in Bitcoin prices and broader concerns about retail trading momentum.
A new round of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled for this week in Abu Dhabi, officials confirm, as battlefield violence and long-range attacks continue to shape the diplomatic landscape.
