Asian leaders hail US-led Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid cautious optimism

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Leaders in Asia have welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, hailing it as a turning point in the Gaza conflict while cautioning that deeper challenges lie ahead for lasting peace to materialise.The initial agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump on Thursday, includes a pause in fighting and the release of both Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees. Trump said he planned to travel to Egypt for the agreement’s formal signing, while the White House confirmed...