By Rachel Pannett, Leo Sands A new round of talks on a deal to release Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners is taking place in Cairo, but Israel has not sent a high-level delegation. Source: Middle East conflict live updates: Harris calls for cease-fire, more Gaza aid ahead of Benny Gantz meeting
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By Shaiq Hussain, Rick Noack Shehbaz Sharif’s election comes after months of turmoil. His party has no absolute majority and faces fraud allegations from former leader Imran Khan’s allies. Source: Lawmakers pick Pakistan’s leader, but Khan’s shadow looms from prison
By Niha Masih, Annabelle Timsit Some aid groups say airdrops are expensive and insufficient to address the enormous need in Gaza, where hunger has forced people to eat weeds and animal feed. Source: U.S. plans more airdrops into Gaza amid hope for Ramadan cease-fire