World Brief

Determining phase two of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal remains a top priority for both leaders.

Eleventh-hour deals postpone U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month, but the White House’s trade threat to China remains.

CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz broke a postwar political taboo by working with the far-right party.

The Israeli prime minister threatened to delay the return of Palestinian prisoners if Hamas could not guarantee the captives’ safety.

The emergency regional leaders’ summit aimed to address ongoing fighting between Rwandan-backed rebels and Congolese forces.

Millions of people in the United States and abroad will be unable to access critical financial assistance.

But a White House proposal to “clear out” the war-ravaged territory could shake the region’s fragile peace.

Troops were supposed to withdraw by Sunday under the Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal.

Chief prosecutor Karim Khan has accused two senior officials of gender-based crimes against women and others.

The proposed duties are the latest in a series of economic threats against U.S. adversaries and partners.

The new administration aims to tackle immigration and foster an America First agenda.

The countries’ closer ties come in response to tough Western sanctions.

It is unclear whether Israel’s delay is because of internal dissent within Netanyahu’s ruling coalition as his top far-right allies threaten to leave the bloc.

The Israeli government still must ratify the agreement, but top negotiators are optimistic.

Internal pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s closest allies could still threaten the talks.