Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip whilst Israel insists details are still being finalised

Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to Brazil, the group’s chair. BRICS was formed by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2009, with South Africa added in 2010,

At least 80 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza, it has been reported. A ceasefire and hostage return deal was reached on Wednesday, but has yet to be ratified by the Israeli parliament. According to authorities in Gaza, 81 people have been killed in the last 24 hours and 188 have been injured.

The Israeli security cabinet had earlier recommended to the government that it allow the Qatar, Egypt and US-mediated truce to go into effect on Sunday.

The Israeli security cabinet recommended the approval to the ceasefire deal in Gaza, although strikes have continue to kill scores in the Palestinian territory.

The Biden Administration is facing criticism for its decision to remove Cuba from the US list of nations sponsoring terrorism. While the move could potentially improve relations between the two countries,

The Israeli security cabinet recommended the approval to the ceasefire deal in Gaza, although strikes have continue to kill scores in the Palestinian territory.