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Hamas said on Sunday (Nov 26) that the commander of its northern brigade and four other senior leaders were killed during the Israeli offensive. In a statement, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades said that the northern brigade commander Ahmed Al-Ghandour was part of the Hamas' military council.

Hamas said on Sunday (Nov 26) that the commander of its northern brigade and four other senior leaders were killed during the Israeli offensive. In a statement, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades said that the northern brigade commander Ahmed Al-Ghandour was part of the Hamas' military council. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Ghandour had been jailed in Israel twice and reportedly lost two of his sons in Israeli airstrikes during the current war. In 2017, Ghandour was put on a US economic sanctions blacklist as a "global terrorist." The US State Department said he had been involved in "many terrorist operations" including a 2006 attack on an Israeli military post at the Kerem Shalom border crossing which killed two soldiers and wounded four others. Click here to follow top updates on the Israel-Hamas war The attack resulted in the kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was held by Hamas till 2011 and was released in exchange for 1,027 Palestinian prisoners. Israel kills 8 in West Bank The above development comes as the Palestinian health ministry said earlier on Sunday that Israeli troops killed eight Palestinians over 24 hours in the occupied West Bank. The ministry said that five people were killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin during an incursion by a large number of armoured vehicles into the city. The other three victims were a 25-year-old doctor who was killed outside his home in Qabatiya on Saturday, a person killed in El-Bireh, and another killed during an Israeli army raid on a village south of Nablus. Hamas set to release third group of hostages Hamas is set to release the third group of hostages on Sunday as a shaky truce between the Palestinian militant group and Israel will soon end. On Saturday night, Hamas freed 13 Israelis and four Thai hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners who were in Israeli jails. Hamas has released 26 Israeli hostages in exchange for 78 Palestinian prisoners in the two releases already completed. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it had received a further list of hostages due to be released by Hamas on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

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A major rescue operation was launched on Sunday (Nov 26) for 13 crew members who went missing after a Comoros-flagged cargo ship carrying 14 crew sank in gale-force winds off the Lesbos island.

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The Chinese health ministry on Sunday (Nov 26) urged local authorities to increase the number of fever clinics amid a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country.

The Chinese health ministry on Sunday (Nov 26) urged local authorities to increase the number of fever clinics amid a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country. Addressing a press conference, National Health Commission spokesperson Mi Feng said that the surge in acute respiratory illnesses was linked to the simultaneous circulation of several kinds of pathogens, most prominently influenza. "Surveillance shows that recent respiratory infectious diseases are dominated by influenza, in addition to those caused by rhinovirus, mycoplasma pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus, and adenovirus. Analysis suggests that the recent continuous rise in acute respiratory diseases in China is related to the simultaneous circulation of several kinds of respiratory pathogens," Feng told reporters, the news agency Reuters reported. He added that efforts should be made to increase the number of relevant clinics and treatment, appropriately extend service hours and strengthen guarantees of drug supplies among others. No unusual pathogen: WHO The spike in respiratory illnesses in China made global headlines last week when the World Health Organization (WHO) asked Beijing for more information, citing a report on clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children. Also read: India asks states, UTs to be on alert after China's influenza outbreak On Thursday, the WHO said that data provided by China suggested the recent cases were linked to the lifting of Covid curbs nearly a year ago, along with the circulation of known pathogens like mycoplasma pneumonia which has circulated since May this year. Mycoplasma pneumonia is a common bacterial infection that typically affects younger children. A risk of rebound in Covid cases The spike in illnesses also comes as China is bracing for its full winter season. Ben Cowling, an epidemiologist at Hong Kong University, told the news agency Reuters, "It is just a relatively large seasonal surge, perhaps partly due to chance and partly because there's a bit of 'immunity debt' from the lesser winter surges in the last three years." Earlier, the State Council said that influenza would peak this winter and spring and mycoplasma pneumonia infection would continue to be high in some areas in the future. The Council also warned of the risk of a rebound in Covid cases. (With inputs from agencies)

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US reacted on Sunday (Nov 26) after it faced a stern warning from the Chinese military when the American warship - the guided-missile destroyer - USS Hopper, reportedly entered waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea.

In response to China's reaction over the warship, the US Navy reportedly said that the Hopper had "asserted navigational rights in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law".

This comes as the spokesperson for China's People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command, Senior Colonel Tian Junli, condemned the alleged intrusion as a serious violation of China's sovereignty and security. He also accused the US of pursuing "navigation hegemony" and contributing to the "militarisation of the South China Sea."

The PLA's Southern Theater Command deployed air and naval forces to monitor and force out the USS Hopper.

The PLA spokesperson said that the command will be on high alert in order to address the need to safeguard national sovereignty and maintain peace and stability in the region.

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He termed United States as a "security risk maker in the South China Sea" and called it the "biggest" peace and stability "destroyer" in the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>US-Philippines drills&nbsp;</h2>

Philippines and the United States troops launched joint patrols on November 21 in waters near Taiwan.&nbsp;This was followed by China's accusations against the Philippines of collaborating with "foreign forces" for joint patrols in the South China Sea.&nbsp;

Deputy spokesperson for the US' 7th Fleet Lieutenant Kristina Weidemann, reportedly said, "The United States challenges excessive maritime claims around the world regardless of the identity of the claimant. Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea pose a serious threat to the freedom of the seas."&nbsp;

The Philippines and Australia also initiated joint sea and air patrols which further contributed to the complex dynamics in the area and a slew of accusations and counter accusations.&nbsp;

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US and China, in the latest, held "candid" talks on maritime issues, where the US expressed concerns about "dangerous and unlawful" Chinese actions in the South China Sea.

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China claims almost the entire region, a contention rejected by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016.

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US reacted on Sunday (Nov 26) after it faced a stern warning from the Chinese military when the American warship - the guided-missile destroyer - USS Hopper, reportedly entered waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea.

US reacted on Sunday (Nov 26) after it faced a stern warning from the Chinese military when the American warship - the guided-missile destroyer - USS Hopper, reportedly entered waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea. In response to China's reaction over the warship, the US Navy reportedly said that the Hopper had "asserted navigational rights in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law". This comes as the spokesperson for China's People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command, Senior Colonel Tian Junli, condemned the alleged intrusion as a serious violation of China's sovereignty and security. He also accused the US of pursuing "navigation hegemony" and contributing to the "militarisation of the South China Sea." The PLA's Southern Theater Command deployed air and naval forces to monitor and force out the USS Hopper. The PLA spokesperson said that the command will be on high alert in order to address the need to safeguard national sovereignty and maintain peace and stability in the region. Also Read | US, Germany forcing Ukraine to end war with Russia and ready to accept new boundary: Report He termed United States as a "security risk maker in the South China Sea" and called it the "biggest" peace and stability "destroyer" in the region. US-Philippines drills Philippines and the United States troops launched joint patrols on November 21 in waters near Taiwan. This was followed by China's accusations against the Philippines of collaborating with "foreign forces" for joint patrols in the South China Sea. Deputy spokesperson for the US' 7th Fleet Lieutenant Kristina Weidemann, reportedly said, "The United States challenges excessive maritime claims around the world regardless of the identity of the claimant. Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea pose a serious threat to the freedom of the seas." The Philippines and Australia also initiated joint sea and air patrols which further contributed to the complex dynamics in the area and a slew of accusations and counter accusations. Also Read | Death toll from flooding in Somalia climbs to nearly 100 US and China, in the latest, held "candid" talks on maritime issues, where the US expressed concerns about "dangerous and unlawful" Chinese actions in the South China Sea. Watch | First batch of humanitarian aid supplies since temporary truce reaches Gaza × China claims almost the entire region, a contention rejected by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016. (With inputs from agencies)

US raps PLA for accusing it of being 'security risk maker' in South China Sea

A crime drama-obsessed South Korean woman who killed a woman “out of curiosity” was sentenced to life imprisonment.

The court pronounced the judgment on Friday (Nov 24) even as the prosecutors sought the death penalty.

Jung Yoo-jung, 23, who is a loner and lives with her grandfather, has been looking for targets for months using a tutoring app. She wanted to try out murder after reading it about in novels and watching a lot of crime mystery shows.

<h2>Looked for potential victims though an app</h2>

In May, she tried the app and set up a meeting with an English-language tutor. She posed as a mother of a high school kid and met the 26-year-old woman in Busan.

According to police, she mainly preferred females and went over 50 potential victims asking for lessons at home,&nbsp;before finalising on the 26-year-old.

On that fateful day, Yoo-jung landed up at the tutor’s home dressed in a school uniform in Busan. She then stabbed the victim over 100 times, continuing even after she was already dead.

She then mutilated the victim’s body, packed parts of it into a suitcase, and changed into the victim’s clothes, Korea JoongAng Daily, the English edition of a major South Korean newspaper, reported citing the police.

She then took a taxi and dumped it in a wooded area by a river, leaving other parts of the body in her own home.

A taxi driver, who drove her to the area where she dumped the body, later tipped off the police after spotting blood stains on her clothes.

<h2>Tax driver tipped off&nbsp;</h2>

During the investigation, police searched Jung's online browsing history which showed she had researched for months on how to kill somebody.

There were also CCTV cameras which captured the moment she entered and left the tutor’s place serval times. Police said that she was careless and made no effort to dodge the CCTV.

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During interrogation, Yoo-jung tried to dodge several times before eventually confessing to the crime in June.

On Friday, the Busan District Court judge said the killing had "spread fear in society that one can become a victim for no reason" and "incited a general distrust" among the community, reports BBC.

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Jung pleaded for a more lenient sentence, saying she had suffered hallucinations and other mental disorders at the time.

However, the court rejected her argument as the crime had been "carefully planned and carried out, and it is difficult to accept her claim of mental and physical disorder".

(With inputs from agencies)

A crime drama-obsessed South Korean woman who killed a woman “out of curiosity” was sentenced to life imprisonment. The court pronounced the judgment on Friday (Nov 24) even as the prosecutors sought the death penalty.

A crime drama-obsessed South Korean woman who killed a woman “out of curiosity” was sentenced to life imprisonment. The court pronounced the judgment on Friday (Nov 24) even as the prosecutors sought the death penalty. Jung Yoo-jung, 23, who is a loner and lives with her grandfather, has been looking for targets for months using a tutoring app. She wanted to try out murder after reading it about in novels and watching a lot of crime mystery shows. Looked for potential victims though an app In May, she tried the app and set up a meeting with an English-language tutor. She posed as a mother of a high school kid and met the 26-year-old woman in Busan. According to police, she mainly preferred females and went over 50 potential victims asking for lessons at home, before finalising on the 26-year-old. On that fateful day, Yoo-jung landed up at the tutor’s home dressed in a school uniform in Busan. She then stabbed the victim over 100 times, continuing even after she was already dead. She then mutilated the victim’s body, packed parts of it into a suitcase, and changed into the victim’s clothes, Korea JoongAng Daily, the English edition of a major South Korean newspaper, reported citing the police. She then took a taxi and dumped it in a wooded area by a river, leaving other parts of the body in her own home. A taxi driver, who drove her to the area where she dumped the body, later tipped off the police after spotting blood stains on her clothes. Tax driver tipped off During the investigation, police searched Jung's online browsing history which showed she had researched for months on how to kill somebody. There were also CCTV cameras which captured the moment she entered and left the tutor’s place serval times. Police said that she was careless and made no effort to dodge the CCTV. Also read | Antisemitic banners during pro-Palestinian march in London calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza During interrogation, Yoo-jung tried to dodge several times before eventually confessing to the crime in June. On Friday, the Busan District Court judge said the killing had "spread fear in society that one can become a victim for no reason" and "incited a general distrust" among the community, reports BBC. Also read | Israel-owned container ship comes under attack of Iranian drones: Report Jung pleaded for a more lenient sentence, saying she had suffered hallucinations and other mental disorders at the time. However, the court rejected her argument as the crime had been "carefully planned and carried out, and it is difficult to accept her claim of mental and physical disorder". (With inputs from agencies)

Crime drama-obsessed South Korean woman who murdered ‘out of curiosity’ jailed for life

Far-right populist leader Geert Wilders won Wednesday's (Nov 22) general election in the Netherlands, sending shockwaves across the Muslim community in the country.

Far-right populist leader Geert Wilders won Wednesday's (Nov 22) general election in the Netherlands, sending shockwaves across the Muslim community in the country. Beating all poll predictions, Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) won 37 seats out of 150, well ahead of 25 for a joint Labour/Green ticket and 24 for the conservative People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte. On Sunday (Nov 26), Wilders, 60, vowed that he would become the prime minister eventually. "Today, tomorrow or the day after, the PVV will be part of government and I will be prime minister of this beautiful country," he said in a post on X. Wilders' victory has triggered protests against discrimination in Amsterdam. A report by the news agency Reuter said that Muslim groups are planning a protest in Amsterdam on Dec 2 to protest against "populism and sowing hate". Who is Geert Wilders? Wilders has been in politics for 25 years but this is the first time he will be in a leadership position as he is set to lead coalition government talks and has a good chance of becoming prime minister. Also read: Dutch far-right activist Edwin Wagensveld tears up, stomps on Quran during protest A self-proclaimed fan of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and former United States president Donald Trump, Wilders is explicitly anti-European Union (EU) and has urged the Netherlands to take back control of its borders, significantly reduce its payments to the union, and block the entrance of any new members. Not much is known about the 60-year-old's personal life other than he is married to a Hungarian-born woman and has two cats - who have their own Instagram and X accounts. On a kid's TV programme, Wilders said last week he enjoyed playing "Mario Kart" on his PlayStation and reading Donald Duck comics. The controversies surrounding Wilders Wilders has been a controversial politician, known for his strong anti-EU and anti-Islamic views. For years, Wilders has lived under police protection due to the numerous death threats sparked by his remarks against Islam, a religion he calls backward. According to a report by Sky News, Wilders has moved from one safehouse to another for nearly 20 years. He has called for the mosques and Quran to be banned in the Netherlands. Reuters reported that Wilders has called Prophet Mohammad a "paedophile," Islam a "fascist ideology" and "backward religion." His remarks have led to sometimes violent protests in nations with large Muslim populations, including Pakistan, Indonesia, and Egypt. In Pakistan, a religious leader issued a fatwa against him. The 60-year-old was convicted of discrimination against Moroccans after he led a chant at a campaign rally in 2014, asking people whether they wanted more, or fewer Moroccans. After supporters chanted "Fewer!" he answered: "We're going to take care of that." When the Dutch Supreme Court held up his conviction, Wilders said he was the victim of a "witch hunt" and a broken legal system. As Russia launched a war against Ukraine in February 2022, Wilders said Amsterdam should stop providing arms to Kyiv, as he said the country needs the weapons to be able to defend itself. However, none of the parties he could potentially form a government with share these ideas. In recent years, Wilders praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for his leadership qualities but denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling Moscow the aggressor in the conflict. Though Wilders has made strong anti-EU remarks in the past he moderated his tone over the election campaign as he sought to get his party into government. Reuters reported that he would have to work with pro-EU parties to form a coalition. On the eve of the election, Wilders said, "It's enough now. The Netherlands can't take it anymore. We have to think about our own people first now. Borders closed. Zero asylum-seekers." Poll results a shock for Dutch Muslims Muslims in the Netherlands have expressed shock over Wilders' victory in Wednesday's general election. Muslims make up around 5% of the Dutch population of almost 18 million people. Speaking to Reuters on Thursday, 45-year-old community worker Abdessamad Taheri said he was ashamed of Wilders and was not fine with him representing the Netherlands abroad. "Yesterday was the first time that I saw him (Geert Wilders) presenting himself as the prime minister of the Netherlands and the prime minister for all the Dutch citizens. Those are the words he used: 'I want to be the prime minister for all the Dutch citizens and represent all the different people.' But it's difficult to separate this from (previous statements on) imposing headscarf tax and burning Korans and to have fewer Moroccans and all other nasty things he has said," Taheri, a PVDA supporter, said. Mehdi Koc, a 41-year-old insulation installer, said he was shocked by the swing to the PVV, while Taheri said the vote sent different messages to Muslims, although the overwhelming emotion was disappointment. Apart from Muslims, people from the LGTBQ community were also dissatisfied with the election results. "In his (Wilders) party there are almost no rights left for minorities and people from the rainbow community. And I’m sincerely worried about that," a protester, who chose to remain anonymous, told the news agency on Thursday. (With inputs from agencies)

Explained | Why has Geert Wilders' victory in Dutch poll shocked Muslim citizens?

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;

Two men were executed by a Palestinian armed group in the West Bank city of Tulkarem on Friday (Nov 24) night on charges of being informants to Israel, according to media reports. The two were executed as a mob cheered on. A Palestinian journalist, speaking anonymously, reportedly mentioned that after being shot, the corpses were beaten and stomped on by residents.

Videos circulating online showed Palestinians filming the gruesome scene as the bodies were initially attempted to be hung from an electrical tower. Facing difficulties, residents eventually threw the bodies over the walls of a UN school in the area, tying their feet to a chain-link fence.

<h2>Accused of providing info to Israel&nbsp;</h2>

The victims, identified as Hamza Mubarak, 31, and Azam Juabra, 29, were accused of providing information to Israel that allegedly led to a recent counter-terror raid resulting in six deaths.

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Confession videos surfaced online, purportedly showing the two men describing interactions with Israeli intelligence officials who allegedly paid them for information.

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This was Palestinian man Azzam Jamal Hafez Jawabra, 29. 
 
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The incident raised questions about the whereabouts of Palestinian Authority security forces during the events. The local terror group, affiliated with the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, posted a cryptic statement asserting that the executed men had "wronged themselves."

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Tensions in the West Bank have escalated since October 7, marked by a Hamas incursion into Israel from Gaza, resulting in casualties and hostages. In response, Israel has vowed to eradicate Hamas from Gaza, launching operations on multiple fronts.

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The West Bank has witnessed ongoing arrests of wanted Palestinians, including those affiliated with Hamas. The PA health ministry reported over 183 West Bank Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since October 7.&nbsp;

The public prosecutor’s office has promised details of a police investigation into the latest executions in the coming days.

The family of one of the alleged informers disassociated itself from the incident in a statement on Saturday (Nov 25). It spoke of its discontent saying a “malicious finger that we have cut off without regret.”

“We affirm our complete innocence,” the family said adding, “and we won’t allow anyone to blame us for his guilt.”

(With inputs from agencies)

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Two men were executed by a Palestinian armed group in the West Bank city of Tulkarem on Friday (Nov 24) night on charges of being informants to Israel, according to media reports.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Two men were executed by a Palestinian armed group in the West Bank city of Tulkarem on Friday (Nov 24) night on charges of being informants to Israel, according to media reports. The two were executed as a mob cheered on. A Palestinian journalist, speaking anonymously, reportedly mentioned that after being shot, the corpses were beaten and stomped on by residents. Videos circulating online showed Palestinians filming the gruesome scene as the bodies were initially attempted to be hung from an electrical tower. Facing difficulties, residents eventually threw the bodies over the walls of a UN school in the area, tying their feet to a chain-link fence. Accused of providing info to Israel The victims, identified as Hamza Mubarak, 31, and Azam Juabra, 29, were accused of providing information to Israel that allegedly led to a recent counter-terror raid resulting in six deaths. Also Read | Death toll from flooding in Somalia climbs to nearly 100 Confession videos surfaced online, purportedly showing the two men describing interactions with Israeli intelligence officials who allegedly paid them for information. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. This was Palestinian man Azzam Jamal Hafez Jawabra, 29. He was executed by a Palestinian street mob, orchestrated by Hamas, two days ago in the West Bank. He was hung upside down on a pole with hands and feet tied. During the execution, hundreds of Palestinian men cheered… pic.twitter.com/su4jhzmb5n — Oli London (@OliLondonTV) November 26, 2023 × The incident raised questions about the whereabouts of Palestinian Authority security forces during the events. The local terror group, affiliated with the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, posted a cryptic statement asserting that the executed men had "wronged themselves." Also Read | Three journalists freed after being kidnapped in southern Mexico Tensions in the West Bank have escalated since October 7, marked by a Hamas incursion into Israel from Gaza, resulting in casualties and hostages. In response, Israel has vowed to eradicate Hamas from Gaza, launching operations on multiple fronts. Watch | Israel-Hamas hostages swap: Prominent Palestinian prisoner Israa Jaabis returns home × The West Bank has witnessed ongoing arrests of wanted Palestinians, including those affiliated with Hamas. The PA health ministry reported over 183 West Bank Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since October 7. The public prosecutor’s office has promised details of a police investigation into the latest executions in the coming days. The family of one of the alleged informers disassociated itself from the incident in a statement on Saturday (Nov 25). It spoke of its discontent saying a “malicious finger that we have cut off without regret.” “We affirm our complete innocence,” the family said adding, “and we won’t allow anyone to blame us for his guilt.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Gruesome execution in West Bank: 2 men shot and hung on pole over suspicion of spying for Israel

United States and Germany are reportedly nudging Ukraine to end its war with Russia, German media reported quoting sources, indicating that “war fatigue” and economic problems are making difficult for the NATO allies to back Kyiv.

German tabloid BILD reported that during talks between United States President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in March at the Roosevelt Room, both had agreed to deliberately limit arm supplies to Ukraine and put indirect pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to come to the peace talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

<h2>'Appropriate amount' of weapons to Ukraine&nbsp;</h2>

The tabloid, quoting an unnamed official, reported that both US and Germany, two primary military donors to Ukraine, intend to supply just an “appropriate amount” of weapons so that Ukraine can maintain its lead and have sufficient room for peace negotiation, but just not enough to reclaim its land.

The German federal government has now set itself the main goal of putting Ukraine in a “strategically good negotiating position,” BILD said.

“The country should negotiate with (Russian dictator) Vladimir Putin's regime about its ‘sovereignty and territorial integrity.’ The White House and the Chancellery are coordinating on this,” government sources told BILD.

Berlin and Washington expect that if Kyiv and Moscow refuse to hold formal negotiations, the issue will remain frozen, and there will be no official accord.

“Zelensky&nbsp;should come to the realisation that things cannot go on like this,” a German government insider told BILD.

<h2>If peace talks fail, then Plan B</h2>

However, if limiting weapon supplies fails to enable Ukraine with peace talks, the source told BILD that US and Germany have a “Plan B” in place.

“What Berlin and Washington are striving for as an alternative to negotiations is a frozen conflict, without agreement between the conflicting parties,” the source said.

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It means that even if the intended peace talks fail to materialise, a new quasi-border will be drawn between Ukraine and Russia.

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According to Belfer Center at Harvard’s Kennedy School, Russia controls around 17.5 per cent of Ukrainian land, in addition to Crimea, which it acquired in 2014. Putin maintains that land is now a part of Russia.

Ukraine, however, has been adamant in reclaiming all of its territory despite calls from those inside Ukraine for an alternative approach.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States and Germany are reportedly nudging Ukraine to end its war with Russia, German media reported quoting sources, indicating that “war fatigue” and economic problems are making difficult for the NATO allies to back Kyiv.

United States and Germany are reportedly nudging Ukraine to end its war with Russia, German media reported quoting sources, indicating that “war fatigue” and economic problems are making difficult for the NATO allies to back Kyiv. German tabloid BILD reported that during talks between United States President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in March at the Roosevelt Room, both had agreed to deliberately limit arm supplies to Ukraine and put indirect pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to come to the peace talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. 'Appropriate amount' of weapons to Ukraine The tabloid, quoting an unnamed official, reported that both US and Germany, two primary military donors to Ukraine, intend to supply just an “appropriate amount” of weapons so that Ukraine can maintain its lead and have sufficient room for peace negotiation, but just not enough to reclaim its land. The German federal government has now set itself the main goal of putting Ukraine in a “strategically good negotiating position,” BILD said. “The country should negotiate with (Russian dictator) Vladimir Putin's regime about its ‘sovereignty and territorial integrity.’ The White House and the Chancellery are coordinating on this,” government sources told BILD. Berlin and Washington expect that if Kyiv and Moscow refuse to hold formal negotiations, the issue will remain frozen, and there will be no official accord. “Zelensky should come to the realisation that things cannot go on like this,” a German government insider told BILD. If peace talks fail, then Plan B However, if limiting weapon supplies fails to enable Ukraine with peace talks, the source told BILD that US and Germany have a “Plan B” in place. “What Berlin and Washington are striving for as an alternative to negotiations is a frozen conflict, without agreement between the conflicting parties,” the source said. Also read | Italy in rage over girl's murder by ex-boyfriend, protests staged against high femicide rate It means that even if the intended peace talks fail to materialise, a new quasi-border will be drawn between Ukraine and Russia. Also read | China holds training drills near Myanmar border after its convoy goes up in flames According to Belfer Center at Harvard’s Kennedy School, Russia controls around 17.5 per cent of Ukrainian land, in addition to Crimea, which it acquired in 2014. Putin maintains that land is now a part of Russia. Ukraine, however, has been adamant in reclaiming all of its territory despite calls from those inside Ukraine for an alternative approach. (With inputs from agencies)

US, Germany forcing Ukraine to end war with Russia and ready to accept new boundary: Report

Israel has received the list of the third batch of hostages to be released by Hamas on Sunday, The Times of Israel reported. The state public broadcaster said that Israel has begun notifying the families of the hostages who are slated to be handed over by Hamas as part of a temporary truce. Qatar, which has been playing the role of a mediator between Israel and Hamas, gave the list to Israel.

Israel-Hamas war: As families unite, Hamas set to release 3rd group of Israeli hostages

Kyiv attributed his death to "brutal and brazen" Russians, a sentiment echoed by his mother. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy awarded Matsievskiy the "Hero of Ukraine" honour, and a criminal investigation into his death was initiated. Matsievskiy has been hailed as a hero on social media, with supporters using the traditional response "Heroyam Slava" (Glory to the Heroes).

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Three journalists who were kidnapped in southern Mexico have been freed, said the attorney general’s office in the state of Guerrero on Saturday (Nov 25). The release comes days after the journalists and two others were kidnapped by armed men prompting search operations by security officials.&nbsp;

<h2>Journalists&nbsp;released</h2>

Reporters Silvia Nayssa Arce, Alberto Sanchez and Marco Antonio Toledo were freed thanks to the “reinforcement of search operations and the deployment of state and federal authorities,” said the prosecutor’s office, in a statement.&nbsp;

The three journalists were among the five people whose disappearance had been under investigation by the tourist town of Taxco, the state attorney general’s office.&nbsp;

According to the international free-speech group Article 19, Mexico is one of the deadliest countries across the world for journalists, with five killed just this year. The group said that Arce and Sanchez, who lead the digital platform RedSiete, were freed early on Saturday.&nbsp;

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While the attorney general’s office also confirmed the release of Toledo’s wife, Guadalupe Denova they said that the whereabouts of the couple’s son who was also kidnapped along with his parents remains unknown.&nbsp;

The Mexican army, police and national guard will “continue with search operations,” said the prosecutor’s office.&nbsp;

<h2>About the kidnapping</h2>

According to Article 19, the five people were taken on Wednesday (Nov 22) by armed men who entered the digital platform RedSiete’s central Taxco offices.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Toledo, director of the weekly El Espectador de Taxco, along with his wife and son was kidnapped by five armed men who entered their home last Sunday (Nov 19), said Article 19.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, a photographer for Heraldo de Juarez was found fatally shot in the driver’s seat of a car marking the fifth killing of a journalist in the country so far in 2023.&nbsp;

Ismael Villagómez was found dead in the notoriously violent Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez in the car which he had registered to use for work for a ride-hailing app InDrive.&nbsp;

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His death drew condemnation from the United Nations which also called for a thorough investigation of the case.&nbsp;

“I condemn the killing of Ismael Villagómez Tapia. In addition to such tragic loss of life, attacks like these have a chilling effect on independent journalism. I urge the authorities to fully investigate this crime and bring the perpetrators to account,” said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, in a statement.&nbsp;

In 2022, Mexico witnessed the killings of 13 journalists, the highest since Article 19 began keeping records in 2000.

(With inputs from agencies)

Three journalists who were kidnapped in southern Mexico have been freed, said the attorney general’s office in the state of Guerrero on Saturday (Nov 25). The release comes days after the journalists and two others were kidnapped by armed men prompting search operations by security officials.

Three journalists who were kidnapped in southern Mexico have been freed, said the attorney general’s office in the state of Guerrero on Saturday (Nov 25). The release comes days after the journalists and two others were kidnapped by armed men prompting search operations by security officials. Journalists released Reporters Silvia Nayssa Arce, Alberto Sanchez and Marco Antonio Toledo were freed thanks to the “reinforcement of search operations and the deployment of state and federal authorities,” said the prosecutor’s office, in a statement. The three journalists were among the five people whose disappearance had been under investigation by the tourist town of Taxco, the state attorney general’s office. According to the international free-speech group Article 19, Mexico is one of the deadliest countries across the world for journalists, with five killed just this year. The group said that Arce and Sanchez, who lead the digital platform RedSiete, were freed early on Saturday. ALSO READ | Antisemitic banners during pro-Palestinian march in London calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza While the attorney general’s office also confirmed the release of Toledo’s wife, Guadalupe Denova they said that the whereabouts of the couple’s son who was also kidnapped along with his parents remains unknown. The Mexican army, police and national guard will “continue with search operations,” said the prosecutor’s office. About the kidnapping According to Article 19, the five people were taken on Wednesday (Nov 22) by armed men who entered the digital platform RedSiete’s central Taxco offices. Meanwhile, Toledo, director of the weekly El Espectador de Taxco, along with his wife and son was kidnapped by five armed men who entered their home last Sunday (Nov 19), said Article 19. Earlier this month, a photographer for Heraldo de Juarez was found fatally shot in the driver’s seat of a car marking the fifth killing of a journalist in the country so far in 2023. Ismael Villagómez was found dead in the notoriously violent Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez in the car which he had registered to use for work for a ride-hailing app InDrive. ALSO READ | India: Punjab suspends seven police officials over breach in PM Modi’s security His death drew condemnation from the United Nations which also called for a thorough investigation of the case. “I condemn the killing of Ismael Villagómez Tapia. In addition to such tragic loss of life, attacks like these have a chilling effect on independent journalism. I urge the authorities to fully investigate this crime and bring the perpetrators to account,” said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, in a statement. In 2022, Mexico witnessed the killings of 13 journalists, the highest since Article 19 began keeping records in 2000. (With inputs from agencies)

Three journalists freed after being kidnapped in southern Mexico

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An Israeli billionaire-owned container ship was attacked in the Indian Ocean by drones suspected to have been launched by Iran.

On Friday, CMA CGM’s ship Symi came under the attack of a triangle-shaped, bomb-carrying Shahed-136 drone while in international waters, an American defence official told AP news agency.

Though the vessel suffered damages, there were no injuries to the crew.

“We continue to monitor the situation closely,” the official was quoted as saying.

<h2>Minimal damage to ship</h2>

The news was later confirmed by Al-Mayadeen, a pan-Arab satellite channel that is politically allied with the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah.

According to The Times of Israel, the damage caused to the ship was minimal.

It reported that the ship had no ties with Israel as Symi is leased to CMA CGM by Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping, which is a company ultimately controlled by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer.

“The attack is likely to have been targeted, due to the vessel’s Israeli affiliation through Eastern Pacific Shipping,” the private intelligence firm Ambrey told the AP.

“The vessel’s AIS transmissions were off days prior to the event, indicating this alone does not prevent an attack.”

A statement issued on behalf of Eastern Pacific acknowledged the company being "aware of claims that a container ship under the company's management was targeted in a possible security incident overnight on Friday."

"The vessel in question is currently sailing as planned," the statement said. "All crew are safe and well."

<h2>Israel-Hamas war spreading to Gulf region&nbsp;</h2>

The attack comes at a&nbsp;time when the whole Gulf region finds itself in turmoil amid the Israel-Hamas war. Iranian-backed rebels like Houthis and Hezbollah have been launching attacks on Israel, and US vessels that were deployed after the war.

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Recently, the Houthis seized a vehicle transport ship in the Red Sea off Yemen.

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On Saturday, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which provides warnings to sailors in the Middle East, sounded alert and asked operating companies to exercise action, after "an entity declaring itself to be the Yemeni authorities" had ordered at least one ship away from a location off Hodeida, Yemen, in the Red Sea.

"Vessels in the vicinity are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity," it warned.

Iranian-backed militias in Iraq also have attacked American troops in both Iraq and Syria during the war, but Iran itself has yet to be linked directly to an attack.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Israeli billionaire-owned container ship was attacked in the Indian Ocean by drones suspected to have been launched by Iran. On Friday, CMA CGM’s ship Symi came under the attack of a triangle-shaped, bomb-carrying Shahed-136 drone while in international waters, an American defence official told AP news agency.

An Israeli billionaire-owned container ship was attacked in the Indian Ocean by drones suspected to have been launched by Iran. On Friday, CMA CGM’s ship Symi came under the attack of a triangle-shaped, bomb-carrying Shahed-136 drone while in international waters, an American defence official told AP news agency. Though the vessel suffered damages, there were no injuries to the crew. “We continue to monitor the situation closely,” the official was quoted as saying. Minimal damage to ship The news was later confirmed by Al-Mayadeen, a pan-Arab satellite channel that is politically allied with the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah. According to The Times of Israel, the damage caused to the ship was minimal. It reported that the ship had no ties with Israel as Symi is leased to CMA CGM by Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping, which is a company ultimately controlled by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer. “The attack is likely to have been targeted, due to the vessel’s Israeli affiliation through Eastern Pacific Shipping,” the private intelligence firm Ambrey told the AP. “The vessel’s AIS transmissions were off days prior to the event, indicating this alone does not prevent an attack.” A statement issued on behalf of Eastern Pacific acknowledged the company being "aware of claims that a container ship under the company's management was targeted in a possible security incident overnight on Friday." "The vessel in question is currently sailing as planned," the statement said. "All crew are safe and well." Israel-Hamas war spreading to Gulf region The attack comes at a time when the whole Gulf region finds itself in turmoil amid the Israel-Hamas war. Iranian-backed rebels like Houthis and Hezbollah have been launching attacks on Israel, and US vessels that were deployed after the war. Also read | Hamas releases 13 Israeli, four Thai hostages after hours-long delay Recently, the Houthis seized a vehicle transport ship in the Red Sea off Yemen. Also read | Iran executes 17-year-old boy for murder, human rights groups express outrage On Saturday, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which provides warnings to sailors in the Middle East, sounded alert and asked operating companies to exercise action, after "an entity declaring itself to be the Yemeni authorities" had ordered at least one ship away from a location off Hodeida, Yemen, in the Red Sea. "Vessels in the vicinity are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity," it warned. Iranian-backed militias in Iraq also have attacked American troops in both Iraq and Syria during the war, but Iran itself has yet to be linked directly to an attack. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-owned container ship comes under attack of Iranian drones: Report

The death toll continues to rise in Gaza as the world bears witness to the massacre that takes place with about 15,000 dead in Gaza. Temporary ceasefire is finally in place. Israel has been claiming to attack Gaza to eradicate Mass but contradictory to these claims attacks have also continued in the West Bank where 229 have been killed since the 7th of October.

Israel-Hamas war: Second last day of temporary ceasefire in Gaza

Hamas said on Saturday (Nov 25) that it was delaying the release of the second group of hostages under the ongoing four-day truce deal until Israel committed to allowing aid trucks to enter northern Gaza.

Hamas said on Saturday (Nov 25) that it was delaying the release of the second group of hostages under the ongoing four-day truce deal until Israel committed to allowing aid trucks to enter northern Gaza. In a statement, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades said the hostage releases would be delayed if Israel did not adhere to the agreed terms. Israel has not commented yet. Speaking to the news agency AFP, a Hamas source said the handover of 14 hostages to the Red Cross had begun, then said the transfer process had been halted. Egypt pushing for extension of truce Under the four-day truce deal between Israel and Hamas, a total of 50 hostages are to be exchanged for 150 Palestinian prisoners. On Friday, the first exchange happened on Friday where 24 hostages including Israelis and Thais were released in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners who were released from Israeli jails. Also read: Emotions swell as families reunite, freed Thai hostage says 'not dead' after miracle release Saturday's delay comes hours after Egypt said that it received positive signals from all parties over a possible extension of the truce. In a statement, Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) chief Diaa Rashwan said that the group was holding extensive talks with all parties to reach an agreement which would mean "the release of more detainees in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails." Israel had earlier said the truce could be extended if Hamas continued to release hostages at a rate of at least 10 per day. Israeli ship targeted as fears of war spilling over escalate An Israeli ship came under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean on Friday as fears of the Israel-Hamas war spilling over are escalating. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press, a US defence official said the CMA CGM Symi was suspected to have been targeted by a triangle-shaped, bomb-carrying Shahed-136 drone while in international waters. The drone exploded, causing damage to the ship but not injuring any of its crew. “We continue to monitor the situation closely,” the official said and declined to elaborate on what intelligence the American military gathered to assess that Iran was behind the attack. Citing data from Marine Traffic, the report said that the ship had its Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracker switched off since Tuesday when it left Dubai’s Jebel Ali port. Ships are supposed to keep their AIS active for safety reasons, but crews will turn them off if it appears they might be targeted. Earlier too, the Symi switched off the AIS tracker when it was travelling through the Red Sea past Yemen. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas delays release of hostages, claims aid trucks stopped

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian marchers took to the streets in London, United Kingdom, on Saturday (Nov 25) with antisemitic banners on display, despite police warnings, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;

The city’s Metropolitan Police said that they arrested over a dozen people, including at least five people for suspected incitement of racial hatred while the majority of people protested peacefully.&nbsp;

<h2>‘National March for Palestine’</h2>

The protest dubbed National March for Palestine took place in Central London and was the latest in a series of several huge demonstrations that the British capital city has witnessed on the weekends since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp;

Around 45,000 campaigners participated in the rally on Saturday, as per police estimates, which took place on the second day of the four-day truce between Israel and Hamas. The recent truce marked the first pause in fighting giving some respite in the constant bombardment and fighting in the Palestinian enclave, but protesters said that was not enough.

“We need full support for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza,” 64-year-old protester Kate Hudson told Reuters at the rally which began from Park Lane and finished outside the Houses of Parliament.

She added, “It’s very welcome that there is a pause...But this problem needs to be resolved and resolved so that the Palestinians finally have the political settlement that countless U.N. resolutions have enshrined.”

The police were also seen distributing leaflets which sought to clarify what would be deemed a criminal offence and warned demonstrators against breaking the law after facing pressure from senior government officials to take action over alleged displays of antisemitism at the protests.&nbsp;

<h2>Antisemitic slogans raised</h2>

“I would like to acknowledge the overwhelming majority who came into London today and exercised their right to protest lawfully,” said Ade Adelekan, the Met police’s deputy assistant commissioner.&nbsp;

He added, “Regrettably, there was still a small minority who believed the law did not apply to them.” The police arrested 18 people, including a man who was spotted carrying a placard with Nazi symbol Hakenkreuz.&nbsp;

During the rally on Saturday, a young woman was also seen holding a placard that read, “Stop doing what Hitler did to you”, in what was one of several banners making such antisemitic comparisons between Israel’s bombing of Gaza and the Holocaust, reported The Telegraph.

<h2>Protest against antisemitism</h2>

Thousands of people are also expected to take part in a march organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism charity in support of the Jewish community in the UK on Sunday (Nov 26). The Met police had previously said that over 1,500 officers would be deployed for both marches over the weekend.&nbsp;

These marches triggered a lot of debate in the UK over upholding the right to protest and police using its power to stop what some in the Jewish community reportedly see as hateful, racist or antisemitic language or actions.

Earlier this month, the UK’s former Interior Minister Suella Braverman was sacked by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after she accused police of “double standards” at protests showing support for Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations.&nbsp;

She also called pro-Palestinian protesters “hate marchers.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian marchers took to the streets in London, United Kingdom, on Saturday (Nov 25) with antisemitic banners on display, despite police warnings, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian marchers took to the streets in London, United Kingdom, on Saturday (Nov 25) with antisemitic banners on display, despite police warnings, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war. The city’s Metropolitan Police said that they arrested over a dozen people, including at least five people for suspected incitement of racial hatred while the majority of people protested peacefully. ‘National March for Palestine’ The protest dubbed National March for Palestine took place in Central London and was the latest in a series of several huge demonstrations that the British capital city has witnessed on the weekends since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. Around 45,000 campaigners participated in the rally on Saturday, as per police estimates, which took place on the second day of the four-day truce between Israel and Hamas. The recent truce marked the first pause in fighting giving some respite in the constant bombardment and fighting in the Palestinian enclave, but protesters said that was not enough. “We need full support for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza,” 64-year-old protester Kate Hudson told Reuters at the rally which began from Park Lane and finished outside the Houses of Parliament. She added, “It’s very welcome that there is a pause...But this problem needs to be resolved and resolved so that the Palestinians finally have the political settlement that countless U.N. resolutions have enshrined.” The police were also seen distributing leaflets which sought to clarify what would be deemed a criminal offence and warned demonstrators against breaking the law after facing pressure from senior government officials to take action over alleged displays of antisemitism at the protests. Antisemitic slogans raised “I would like to acknowledge the overwhelming majority who came into London today and exercised their right to protest lawfully,” said Ade Adelekan, the Met police’s deputy assistant commissioner. He added, “Regrettably, there was still a small minority who believed the law did not apply to them.” The police arrested 18 people, including a man who was spotted carrying a placard with Nazi symbol Hakenkreuz. During the rally on Saturday, a young woman was also seen holding a placard that read, “Stop doing what Hitler did to you”, in what was one of several banners making such antisemitic comparisons between Israel’s bombing of Gaza and the Holocaust, reported The Telegraph. Protest against antisemitism Thousands of people are also expected to take part in a march organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism charity in support of the Jewish community in the UK on Sunday (Nov 26). The Met police had previously said that over 1,500 officers would be deployed for both marches over the weekend. These marches triggered a lot of debate in the UK over upholding the right to protest and police using its power to stop what some in the Jewish community reportedly see as hateful, racist or antisemitic language or actions. Earlier this month, the UK’s former Interior Minister Suella Braverman was sacked by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after she accused police of “double standards” at protests showing support for Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations. She also called pro-Palestinian protesters “hate marchers.” (With inputs from agencies)

Antisemitic banners displayed during pro-Palestinian march in London, call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza

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