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Ninety Palestinians have been freed from Israeli prisons and were greeted by large crowds of jubilant relatives, friends and supporters as they returned home to the occupied West Bank in the first prisoner exchange of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire following the release of three Israeli captives in Gaza. The freed Palestinians included 69 women and 21 teenage boys – some as young as 12 – from the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem. The prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel marks the first of its kind since November 2023.

A sense of hope in Gaza with the ceasefire, coming after nearly forty seven thousand people were killed by Israeli attacks and western weapons. Palestinians are now trying to rebuild their lives and homes, many of them destroyed by the bombing. How has the spirit of Gaza's people remained unbroken?

“A sign of hope”. That's how a medic from the World Health Organization described the ceasefire. But the UN agency is under no illusions of the daunting task that lies ahead in Gaza. There are chronic shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies, as well as outbreaks of diseases and the risk of famine remains high.

Jorge Rayes Paz arrived in the US as an undocumented child. Now 23, and a permanent resident, he fears for some of his relatives, as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to deport up to 12 million undocumented immigrants. “I have someone really close to me that is undocumented and I might lose her because of Donald Trump,” Jorge says.

Legendary Azerbaijani singer Alim Qasimov shares his journey, preserving and redefining the ancient art of mugham music. In Baku’s International Mugham Center, Alim Qasimov, a living legend of Azerbaijani music, keeps the soul of mugham alive. With a voice that transcends borders, Qasimov bridges ancient traditions and contemporary relevance, weaving timeless stories into his art. The maestro reveals the inspirations behind his music, the emotions that drive his performances, and his vision for keeping this cultural treasure vibrant in a modern world. Discover the journey of a master who has redefined mugham for a global audience.

Gen Z already relies heavily on technology in many aspects of their lives, but there's a more concerning area where this is also becoming apparent: relationships. Whether romantic or platonic, we explore how AI is transforming relationships of Gen Z and millennials and reshaping the way they form real-life connections.

The ceasefire has caused mixed emotions – from celebrations and hope for a permanent end to the war, to mourning for the nearly 47,000 Palestinians killed. Among the dead are dozens of journalists and media workers who paid the ultimate price while documenting Israel’s genocide.

Gaza is becoming a graveyard for children -- you just heard what the UN chief said in the first month of the war. Since October 20-23, Israeli attacks have killed more than 17-thousand 800 children and left many young survivors permanently scarred. With only basic medical services available and schools destroyed, Gaza's young people face an uncertain future.

Israel's war on Gaza has dominated headlines for more than a year, sending shockwaves throughout the Middle East and the world. It's also sparked calls for change and accountability - at the highest levels.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire in Gaza will not begin until Hamas releases the names of the captives who will be freed in the first phase of the truce deal. Hamas has issued a statement on Telegram, reaffirming its commitment to the terms of the ceasefire agreement. It said the delay in handing over the names of the captives to be released in the first phase is due to “technical and field reasons” on the ground.