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Questions remain on Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan The details of the peace plan that has brought about a Gaza ceasefire are vague — deliberately so, negotiators say. Many questions still remain and the answers have the potential to bring peace, or a return to fighting. Madagascar army unit joins Gen Z uprising against president Andry Rajoelina came to power supported by the CAPSAT unit of the armed forces. Sixteen years on, the elite unit is supporting a protest demanding President Rajoelina's resignation. What does this mean? As Pakistan battles Afghan Taliban, fears of major war rise Both Pakistani forces and the Taliban in Afghanistan are reeling after deadly clashes. Observers warn that border violence could escalate into a full-blown conflict. Japan in limbo as Takaichi's win breaks ruling coalition Last week, Sanae Takaichi was firmly set to become Japan's first female prime minister — its own "Iron Lady" — and reinvigorate her Liberal Democratic Party. Now, she may instead preside over the party's collapse. Cameroon awaits results of tense presidential election With longtime President Paul Biya facing a divided opposition, more than 8 million Cameroonians voted. Though there was peace at the polls, critics question the fairness and transparency of the electoral process. Palestinians in Gaza return to ruins, uncertainty As people in the Gaza Strip return home after a fragile ceasefire, many find only rubble and loss. With homes destroyed and futures uncertain, the scars of war run deep — and the hope for peace remains fragile. Will South Africa decriminalize sex work? South Africa could become the first African country to decriminalize sex work, a move that proponents say will protect marginalized groups from violence and severe health risks. But the case faces stiff opposition. How the EU wants to get Gen Z on board Young Europeans are skeptical of the EU's democratic institutions. Now, the bloc is trying to reach out and gain their support — can it succeed? Zelenskyy and Trump talk amid possible Tomahawk delivery Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a "very productive" phone call with US President Donald Trump regarding the strengthening of Kyiv's "air defense, resilience, and long-range capabilities." Gaza: What role will Germany play in rebuilding the region? Germany has been discussing the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip with various European and Arab nations. Yet the extent of its future involvement still remains vague. Hungary: Maja T. and the lingering doubt over rule of law The cases of activist Maja. T and politician Ilaria Salis, branded 'left-wing terrorists' in Hungary, have been running for a year and a half. They raise numerous questions about the rule of law in the European country. Pakistan seals Afghan border crossings amid clashes Both Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban regime claim to have destroyed several border posts and inflicted heavy losses on the other side.