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More than medicine: How a weight-loss drug helped US envoy free prisoners in Belarus | World News

Diplomacy rarely hinges on small talk, but in an unusual backchannel between Washington and Minsk, a casual exchange about weight loss became part of a negotiation that helped secure the release of political prisoners in Belarus. The episode centres on John P. Coale, a senior US envoy with close ties to President Donald Trump, and […]

Belarusian leader pardons 123 prisoners in exchange for lifting of some sanctions

In this photo released by Belarusian presidential press service, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, right, and U.S. Presidential envoy John Coale shake hands during their meeting in Minsk, Belarus, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (Belarusian Presidential Press Service via AP) VILNIUS, LITHUANIA: Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 123 prisoners in exchange for a lifting of […]

Oman: Sultan Haitham grants royal pardon to 247 prisoners on National Day 2025 | World News

His Majesty Sultan Haitham granted a Royal pardon to 247 prisoners, supporting families during National Day 2025/Image: ONA In a gesture reflecting compassion and social responsibility, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal pardon for 247 prisoners, including both citizens and expatriates, coinciding with the celebrations of National Day […]

Luxury vacationing: Freed Gaza prisoners stay at 5-star Cairo hotel; raise safety concerns

Representative image (AI-generated) A group of 154 terrorists released under the Gaza peace deal are currently staying at a five-star hotel in Cairo. They are living alongside unsuspecting foreign tourists, raising concerns among security experts.The individuals were freed from Israeli prisons under US President Donald Trump’s peace plan to secure the release of Israeli hostages. […]

Tears, hugs and kisses: Emotional reunions mark return of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners; crowds gather at both sides of Gaza

Gaza hostages freed after 2 years of captivity Israel and the Palestinian territories saw an emotional milestone on Monday as long-awaited reunions unfolded on both sides of the conflict. In Israel, the last of the hostages held by Hamas for more than two years returned home, ending 738 days of captivity since the October 7, […]

‘Monsters’: Trump demands Venezuela repatriate prisoners from US; warns of ‘incalculable’ consequences

Donald Trump; Nicolas Maduro US President Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that Venezuela immediately repatriate prisoners and “people from mental institutions” sent to the United States by the government of Nicolás Maduro, warning of an “incalculable” price if his demands are not met.On his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “We want Venezuela to immediately accept […]