Swedish court acquits three men of terrorism, convicts for IS ties
Swedish security police had previously stated that the suspects were arrested to prevent a potential attack
South Africa open to nuclear bids from Russia, Iran despite US rift
The government plans to add 2,500 megawatts of nuclear power to address persistent electricity shortages and reduce reliance on coal
Russian mercenaries allegedly behind kidnapping of CAR soldiers
Advocates and politicians in the Central African Republic claim that two soldiers, who went missing after being detained, were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries.
Hamas will not govern Gaza in the near future: Egyptian media
Hamas has agreed not to participate in Gaza’s administration in the near future and remains committed to the three-phase ceasefire agreement, according to Egyptian media.
Zelenskyy says he urged Trump for in-person talks
‘I think I said first that we have to meet. But we understood each other because I didn’t say anything about it once,’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Munich Security Conference
Three Israeli hostages freed as Israel releases 369 Palestinians
Live footage showed the three hostages standing on a stage in Khan Younis, flanked by armed Hamas members, before being transferred to Israeli forces
Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis treatment
88-year-old pontiff has been battling bronchitis for several days
Trump defends new tariffs, warns allies on trade fairness
White House officials confirm a tariff policy shift, targeting countries with significant trade imbalances with the US, a move expected to fuel trade disputes and potential inflation concerns.
US Navy carrier collides with ship near Egypt, no injuries
The incident comes at a time of heightened U.S. naval activity in the region
Emirati envoy to US: No alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan
‘I don’t see an alternative to what’s being proposed. I really don’t,’ says Yousef al-Otaiba
US warns Israel likely to strike Iran’s nuclear sites by midyear
The strike would target Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear sites, setting back Iran’s nuclear program by months
Internal divisions within SDF deepen over relations with Damascus
An Arab source within the SDF told Erem News that the disagreements are primarily centered around the potential integration of the SDF into Syria’s new Ministry of Defense
Hamas commits to Gaza ceasefire amid ongoing tensions
The fragile 42-day ceasefire, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S., has faced repeated setbacks, with both Hamas and Israel accusing each other of violating the terms
Africa struggles with health, food crises after US aid suspension
The US suspension of foreign aid has severely impacted Africa, disrupting vital healthcare, food security, and humanitarian programs, leading to increased disease.
UN: Trump’s aid halt threatens Congo relief
The UN says Trump’s foreign aid freeze is severely impacting relief operations in DR Congo, a country where millions depend on humanitarian support.
White South Africans mock Trump’s refugee offer with satire
Trump’s claims of racial discrimination against white South Africans and his offer of refugee resettlement have been met with widespread satire and mockery on social media.
Spain to grant legal status to 25,000 flood-affected migrants
Nearly 60,000 homes, around 105,000 cars, and more than 10,000 businesses were either destroyed or damaged
Hamas official: Hostages’ release depends on ceasefire
Trump, a strong ally of Israel, demanded that Hamas release all remaining hostages by midday Saturday or face the possible collapse of the ceasefire
Trump calls Gaza a real estate project with no right of return
Trump ruled out the right of return for Palestinians in Gaza, saying the area is uninhabitable and proposing instead to develop new communities elsewhere.
Super Bowl show interrupted by Sudanese-Palestinian flag protest
A Super Bowl halftime performer was detained and may face charges after unveiling a Sudanese-Palestinian flag during Kendrick Lamar’s show.
Boat carrying Pakistani nationals capsizes off Libyan coast
A boat carrying around 65 passengers, including Pakistani nationals, has capsized off the coast of Libya.
Egypt affirms Arab unity against Gaza displacement
In Washington, Egypt’s top diplomat emphasized Arab nations’ rejection of Trump’s Gaza relocation plan, highlighting the need for a just political framework for Palestinians.
Israel: Trump to meet leaders of Saudi Arabia and Egypt
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Trump will meet with Egyptian and Saudi leaders, though no dates or agenda were confirmed.
Algeria reaffirms support for Syria in first visit since Assad’s fall
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf in Damascus, marking the first visit by an Algerian official to Syria since the fall of the Assad regime.