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Uncertainty remains after Israel-Gaza ceasefire as 20 hostages are released, 1,700 detainees freed, but 24 deceased hostages remain unrecovered.

Trump visits the Knesset as Hamas releases all 20 hostages under the ceasefire agreement, marking a historic moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations.

Zelensky and Trump spoke again within two days, discussing Ukraine’s air defense, energy security, and resilience, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

Vladimir Putin said the Nobel Peace Prize lost credibility after Donald Trump was not awarded it. Trump responded by thanking the Russian leader for his words.

Baltimore’s Jewish community reacts with cautious optimism to U.S.-backed Israel-Hamas ceasefire aimed at releasing hostages and pausing fighting in Gaza.

During Durga Puja in India, an effigy resembling Donald Trump was created as a demon defeated by goddess Durga, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a temporary funding bill, extending the federal shutdown. Trump and Schumer comment on the ongoing government closure.

Rapper P. Diddy sentenced to four years in prison and fined $500,000 for organizing the transport of women for prostitution after a high-profile sex scandal.

The U.S. plans to share intelligence with Ukraine to support long-range strikes on Russia’s energy facilities, reports Baltimore Chronicle citing WSJ.

Recent domestic violence deaths in Baltimore highlight warning signs often missed before fatal escalation; House of Ruth offers 24/7 support and guidance.