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.
Hamas releases hostages as Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
Televised images of the hostages, who looked visibly weak and malnourished, sparked outrage in Israel
US congressman calls for aid cuts to Tunisia over Saied’s actions
US lawmaker Joe Wilson’s criticism of President Kais Saied on social media has sparked a heated debate in Tunisia, with reactions ranging from amusement to indignation.
Ramaphosa rejects US barbs, affirms South Africa’s stance
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa defends national policies and sovereignty, asserting the country’s resilience despite US threats to cut aid and accusations of racist laws.
French troops to leave Ivory Coast military base in February 2025
The withdrawal is part of France’s strategic reorganization following similar actions in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
US Republicans seek to rename West Bank ‘Judea and Samaria’
Lawmakers seek to align US policy with Israeli far-right terminology, reinforcing support for annexation
Trump rules out US troops as Israel plans Gaza exodus
Trump, who had previously not ruled out sending troops, clarified his stance on Truth Social
Kenya deploys 168 more police to Haiti as US cuts mission funding
Latest deployment raises total number of Kenyan personnel in Haiti to 800, moving closer to target of 1,000 officers under UN-backed mission
South Africa’s president discusses US disinformation with Musk
President Cyril Ramaphosa takes up disinformation concerns with Elon Musk after Trump’s remarks on South Africa’s land expropriation act.
Zelenskyy’s nuclear weapons demand is ‘madness’ Kremlin says
Reactions from Moscow come after Ukrainian president said Kyiv should be given nuclear weapons to ensure its security if Ukraine’s NATO membership process takes too long
Palestinians reject Trump’s Gaza plan, vow to stay
“We are not going anywhere. Trump can keep his ideas, money, and beliefs,” said Samir Abu Basel from Gaza City
Taliban shuts down women’s radio station in Afghanistan
According to the Ministry of Information and Culture, the station was suspended for “multiple violations,” marking another crackdown on local media outlets in Afghanistan
Trump proposes U.S. takeover of Gaza, envisions luxury resort
Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump made the surprise announcement, drawing audible gasps from the press
Deported Palestinian convicts arrive in Turkey under ceasefire deal
A Turkish security source confirmed that the 15 deported convicts traveled via Egypt but provided no additional details
Tebboune: No israel ties before Palestinian statehood
Algeria’s commitment to Palestinian statehood remains stronger than normalization with Israel, says Tebboune.
Gazans in Egypt resist displacement and contemplate return
Trump’s controversial plan to relocate a significant portion of Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan has faced widespread condemnation across the Arab world
USAID officials placed on leave after blocking Musk’s DOGE access
Neither the State Department nor USAID has commented on the matter
Greek islands hit by quakes, no volcanic link found
Authorities have advised residents and tourists to stay updated through official channels and adhere to any safety guidelines
Hundreds of thousands rally in Germany against far-right shift
More than 160,000 demonstrators protested in Berlin against the CDU’s controversial cooperation with the far-right AfD to pass an anti-immigration bill.
Saudi crown prince hosts Syria’s interim president
Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Johannesburg celebrates unveiling of Hindu temple and complex
The largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere opened in Johannesburg, drawing worshippers and marking a new center for cultural and spiritual exchange.
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