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The United States has eased sanctions on Belarus following the release of over 100 political prisoners, including notable figures such as Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova. This decision marks a significant diplomatic shift and reflects the outcome of negotiations between U.S. officials and Belarusian authorities.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is engaged in ceasefire talks in Berlin with U.S. envoys and European leaders, seeking concrete security guarantees to prevent future Russian invasions. The discussions highlight the ongoing tensions and the need for a stable resolution to the conflict.

The third Test of the Ashes series between Australia and England is currently taking place in Adelaide, where Australia aims to secure the series victory. This match follows a competitive second Test where England's Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, contributing significantly to England's total despite a strong performance from Australia's Mitchell Starc.

The United States has intensified its regime change campaign against Venezuela, as historian Alan McPherson discusses the ongoing military and economic pressures being applied to the country. Recent actions include the seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, which is part of a broader strategy to undermine President Nicolás Maduro's government.

An Al Jazeera crew took shelter in a bunker at the Thai-Cambodia border amid ongoing shelling from Cambodia, highlighting the escalating violence in the region. This incident comes as both nations engage in military actions, including airstrikes and artillery exchanges, following accusations of ceasefire violations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his willingness to abandon Ukraine's NATO membership aspirations in exchange for Western security guarantees during discussions with US envoys in Berlin. The talks, which began on Sunday, are set to continue on Monday, with Zelensky rejecting US suggestions for territorial concessions to Russia and advocating for a freeze on the current front lines.

The US prison system faces significant challenges in providing access to higher education for incarcerated individuals, highlighting the importance of mental freedom as a precursor to physical freedom. This issue underscores the barriers that prevent prisoners from pursuing educational opportunities that could aid in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

A group of US contractors, including those with ties to the Trump administration, is competing for a reconstruction deal in Gaza, where three-quarters of structures have been damaged or destroyed due to Israeli strikes. The rebuilding effort is estimated to cost around $70 billion, attracting companies specializing in construction and logistics.