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Drone strikes, rising tension, and a major prisoner exchange — Kyiv endures a massive Russian attack as both sides escalate before potential ceasefire talks. Over 1,000 prisoners to be swapped following Turkey-hosted negotiations.

Israeli attacks in central and southern Gaza in the past few hours have killed eight Palestinians, including children. In the south, a residential flat was targeted by heavy artillery, killing a man, his wife and two of their children. In Nuseirat refugee camp, another residential building was targeted by jets. It was also another sleepless night in Gaza City due to the ongoing systematic demolition of residential homes, by the use of the explosive devices planted by the Israeli militaries. And these are very devastating, very loud, particularly at night, just keeping everyone awake.

President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office. Trump said on Friday that a 25% tariff he says he will impose on Apple will also apply to Samsung and other smartphone makers.

Harvard University, the oldest and richest in the United States, is now more global than ever. With over 8,000 international students and scholars from more than 200 countries, the institution has seen a nearly 20 percent rise in foreign enrollment over the past 15 years. From academics to leadership, international voices are shaping the future of this historic institution.

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says Palestinians in Gaza are enduring what may be the "cruellest phase of this cruel conflict." He's warned more people will die if desperately needed food assistance is not delivered soon.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the situation in Gaza at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

As indirect nuclear negotiations continue, key issues threaten progress. The US now demands zero uranium enrichment, a major shift from the original deal and a long-standing red line for Iran. Tensions rise as threats of sanctions, military action, and the looming snapback mechanism pressure both sides. Iran insists on its right to enrich, while possible solutions like an international consortium face disagreements.

Despite the latest Israeli announcement to allow for a basic amount of aid into Gaza, the process faces severe challenges. One of the main challenges is the collapsed security here in Gaza. Many convoys are at high risk of being looted. Israel has been systematically attacking police members securing aid delivery, creating a very unstable security environment and allowing armed gangs to take advantage of the situation. Yesterday, eight trucks made the journey into the Strip. The Israeli army attacked a group of police members with Hamas’s Ministry of Interior while they were securing the delivery of those trucks.

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins attend a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission event, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.

US President Donald Trump’s administration has blocked Harvard University’s ability to enrol international students, according to the Department of Homeland Security. In a post on X on Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration was “holding Harvard accountable for fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus”. Harvard University says the move to block foreign students is unlawful.