<span style="color: #212529;">In the US state of Texas, a male hostage was released unharmed from a synagogue in the town of Colleyville, Dallas this morning. At least four persons – including the rabbi – were taken hostage, during a religious service last night. Police deployed special weapons SWAT team teams. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials are negotiating with hostage takers to secure the release of the remaining hostages.<br />'' </span><br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The hostage-taker is demanding the release of the Pakistani scientist Aafia Siddiqui, also known as Lady Al-Qaeda. She has been convicted for trying to kill US military officers while in custody in Afghanistan. Siddiqui is currently being held at FMC Carswell, a federal prison in Fort Worth Texas. President Joe Biden has been briefed about the developing hostage situation in the Dallas area, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Twitter.</span><br />