Prisoner release
Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, US government
The decision to release the prisoners on the island comes after Washington's most intense pressure campaign in decades, although Havana denies any decision-making under US coercion.
Afghanistan releases American detainee in an effort to improve Taliban, US relations
Venezuela plans amnesty law for prisoners, vows to convert major prison center
Venezuela frees at least 104 political prisoners as interim government continues releases
Ukraine general: Russia still wants whole Ukraine, digging in for long war
The EU agreed on 18 billion euros in financing for Ukraine in 2023 after President Zelensky urged them to back 'the struggle for peace for Ukraine'.
Ukraine-Russia War: How many Wagner mercenaries are ex-convicts?
The GUR noted that the number of Wagner mercenaries in Russia, most of whom are on the front lines, is over 8,000. Most of them are prisoners.
Venezuela has released 7 jailed Americans -Biden
Venezuela on Saturday released seven jailed Americans, including five oil executives, in exchange for the release of two relatives of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, US officials said.
Robert F. Kennedy's killer Sirhan Sirhan appeals denial of parole - report
California Governor Gavin Newsom said Sirhan is still a threat to the public and cited the fact that he denies he killed Kennedy as a reason he was denied parole.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey help mediate Ukraine-Russia prisoner release
More than 200 prisoners of war were released after their capture by Russian armed forces required additional mediators to step in.
‘Israel did not agree to free Islamic Jihad prisoners in Gaza ceasefire’
Israel didn't agree to release the Palestinian Islamic Jihad senior member Bassam al-Saadi as part of the Gaza ceasefire talks to end Operation Breaking Dawn.
Hamas to allow left-wing Israel activist into Gaza, he wants to visit hostages
The idea of entering Gaza, left-wing activist Yoel Marshak said, was born in part out of his relationship with Palestinian journalist Sami Obeid.
US President Reagan's shooter John Hinckley fully released after 41 years
"After 41 years 2 months and 15 days, FREEDOM AT LAST!!!" Hinckley, 67, wrote on his Twitter account on Wednesday afternoon.
Iran state TV air footage of French couple accused of spying
In Paris, there was no immediate response from the French Foreign Ministry to a request for comment on Iranian television's assertions.
UK PM Johnson meets British-Iranian aid worker for first time since her release
It was the first time she had met Johnson, who was foreign secretary between 2016-2018.
