EU, US welcome statement in which two sides agree to exchange prisoners of war and Armenia backs Azerbaijan COP29 bid.

EU, US welcome statement in which two sides agree to exchange prisoners of war and Armenia backs Azerbaijan COP29 bid.
As the war enters its 653rd day, these are the main developments.
Freed after six years, the former Philippines senator spoke to Al Jazeera about her ordeal and her hopes for the future.
The Spanish paper El Pais reports that the US quietly withdrew two staff workers at the request of Spain’s government.
Tension is growing as Venezuela prepares to claim Guyana’s Essequibo region as its own.
Middle East expert Steven Cook says US President Joe Biden made a mistake with his ‘bear hug’ embrace of Israel.
Turkish president hopes the NATO allies and neighbours will mend relations despite deep-rooted differences.
The president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has ordered elections to be held earlier than scheduled.
Top US diplomat Blinken reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty as Venezuela threatens to annex its Essequibo region.
Four candidates spar at debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama — the final one of the year, six weeks ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Canberra will provide assistance for PNG’s police and judiciary in deal underlining two countries’ close ties.
The Kremlin has celebrated the gridlock, saying it hopes US lawmakers will keep axing Biden’s aid plan.
Divisive former president who ruled from 1990-2000 and is now 85 freed from jail on humanitarian grounds.
As the war enters its 652nd day, these are the main developments.