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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...
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Renewed Strikes in Gaza Underscore Fragile Hopes for Trump-Led Peace Plan

                               Destroyed buildings in Gaza, with an oil rig in the distance, as seen from Israel

Israeli air and ground forces intensified strikes across the Gaza Strip over the weekend, destroying residential buildings and leaving dozens dead, according to local health officials. The escalation came even as Palestinians looked to a U.S.-brokered initiative by President Donald Trump as a potential path to end the war.

Trump announced that Israel had agreed to an “initial withdrawal line” inside Gaza, promising that a ceasefire would take effect immediately once Hamas confirmed its acceptance. Hamas has signaled openness to parts of Trump’s 20-point proposal, including a phased Israeli withdrawal and the release of hostages, but key issues—such as disarmament—remain unresolved.

Egypt is preparing to host negotiations involving Hamas, Israel, the United States, and Qatar in what is being described as the most advanced effort yet to halt the conflict. Still, many Palestinians remain skeptical. “We don’t see any change on the ground,” said Ahmed Assad, a displaced resident in central Gaza. “The explosions continue, and we don’t know what to do.”

The talks are expected to tackle unresolved questions, including the timeline for Israeli withdrawal and the future governance of Gaza. While some Israelis expressed optimism, pointing to a surge in the shekel and stock market, civilians in Gaza continue to endure bombardments and shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies.

The coming days in Cairo may determine whether Trump’s plan can translate from political promise into tangible relief for those caught in the war’s devastation.


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