Israel decided to proceed with opening the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt and allowing the transfer of humanitarian aid into Gaza, after the return of the bodies of four hostages, Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported on Wednesday.
Israel cancelled planned measures against Hamas that included halving the number of aid trucks entering the enclave, it said.
More details to follow.
Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga dies at 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga's office told Reuters on Wednesday.
Vehicle explodes outside mall in Ecuador
A vehicle exploded outside a shopping mall in Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil, killing one person and injuring several others, the country's prosecutor's office said on Tuesday.
Gaza ceasefire outlook darkens as Israel delays aid and Hamas tightens grip
Israel restricted aid into Gaza and kept the enclave's border shut on Tuesday while re-emergent Hamas fighters demonstrated their grip by executing men in the street, darkening the outlook for US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war.
Explosion in Italy kills three Carabinieri during police raid
An explosion at a farmhouse in northern Italy during a police raid killed three Carabinieri officers and injured 12 others, Italy's fire service said on X on Tuesday.
Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16
A fire broke out at a garment factory in Bangladesh and a chemical warehouse adjacent to it on Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and wounding one, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continued, officials said.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has highlighted the significance of supporting tech entrepreneurs as an investment for the future.
The UAE has announced a suite of consular services exclusively for Golden Visa holders, expanding support for them at home and abroad.
The UAE is expected to experience unstable weather starting Wednesday, with potential rainfall in eastern and southern parts of the UAE in the afternoon, the conditions continuing until Sunday.
