Ceasefire in Middle East, US confirmation hearings and a rig run aground
Palestinians celebrate the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. Analysts claimed a prolonged ceasefire in Gaza could be a “door opener” into Israel for Saudi Arabia and other key Persian Gulf oil-producing states, potentially improving business ties and leading to wider peace in the region.Photo: AP/SCANPIX
Published 17 January 2025, 12:52Updated 17 January 2025, 12:52
