Israel, Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) in announcing the outlines of the biggest breakthrough in months in the two-year-old war.

U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to end tariffs against India

Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna and Congresswoman Deborah Ross on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) led a group of 19 Congress members in urging President Donald Trum

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