Gaza residents return north after hostage agreement

Families carrying belongings and holding children streamed north, moving on foot and by vehicle along the coastal road

Israel and Lebanon extend truce to Feb 18 — US

The US confirmed Israel and Lebanon extended the troop withdrawal deadline to Feb. 18, pledged $117 million to Lebanon for ceasefire support, and announced prisoner negotiations.

Sierra Leone probes claims that Dutch drug kingpin is in the country

Reports suggest Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, sentenced to 24 years in absentia, is residing in Sierra Leone with alleged ties to influential figures.

White House in talks with Oracle to take over TikTok: Sources

The plan anticipates keeping TikTok’s current management team in place to continue running the app

Trump urges Jordan, Egypt to take more Palestinians amid Gaza crisis

Trump confirmed he had discussed the matter with Jordan’s King Abdullah and planned to raise it with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday

Hamas transfers 4 Israeli hostages to Red Cross under ceasefire deal

The four soldiers were captured on October 7, 2023, when Hamas fighters attacked their observation post near Gaza

Pakistani man sentenced to 30 years for 2020 Charlie Hebdo attack

Zaheer Mahmood, 29, believed that the satirical newspaper’s offices were still housed in the building

America First policy blocks foreign aid except for Egypt, Israel

The United States froze nearly all foreign aid under a Trump administration directive, exempting only Israel, Egypt, and emergency food assistance.

White House confirms start of illegal migrant deportation flights

‘If you illegally enter the United States of America, you will face severe consequences,’ says spokeswoman

Italy defends repatriation of Libyan war crimes suspect

Italy has come under fire from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it released a Libyan man detained under an ICC arrest warrant for war crimes.

South Africa expresses confidence in US relationship under Trump

Ramaphosa assures that South Africa is not concerned about its relationship with the US under Trump and looks forward to continued cooperation.

ICC condemns Italy for releasing Libyan warlord

Italy has come under fire from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and human rights groups after releasing a Libyan warlord accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Musk faces backlash over controversial gesture at Trump rally

‘Hey look. A Nazi does the Seig Heil openly at the US Inauguration,’ says X user; Musk yet to weigh in

Deadly fire sweeps through Turkish ski resort hotel, killing 66

Initially, 10 fatalities were reported, but the death toll quickly climbed as emergency responders worked through the night

Indonesia floods, landslides claim 17 lives and disrupt villages

At least 17 people have died and eight are missing after landslides and flash floods triggered by torrential rains struck villages in Central Java, Indonesia.

Taliban announces release of Americans in prisoner exchange deal

The Afghan Taliban, with Qatar’s mediation, exchanged American detainees for an Afghan fighter serving a life sentence in the US.

Trump begins second term as US president

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president, marking his second term with traditional ceremonies and leadership changes across key institutions.

Long wait ends: Egyptian truckers deliver aid to Gaza

A convoy of trucks lined Egypt’s Rafah border crossing with Gaza on Sunday, carrying life-saving aid into the war-torn enclave. The drivers, away from their families for months, cheered as the truce in the Israel-Hamas war allowed them to cross. They delivered vital supplies to hunger-stricken Gaza, transporting food, medical aid, and fuel through Nitzana

Gazans celebrate ceasefire as aid arrives, mourning lingers amid ruins

In northern Gaza, where intense battles raged, residents navigated the rubble, hoping to rebuild

Kenya sends 217 more police to Haiti mission

Kenya deploys more officers to Haiti as part of a multinational mission to combat gang violence and bring stability to the Caribbean island.

Israel to release 1,890 Palestinians in first phase: Egypt

Israel will release over 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 hostages during the first phase of a Gaza truce mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States.

Bigeria joins BRICS as a partner country

Nigeria has joined the BRICS bloc as a partner country, reflecting its growing role in global cooperation and governance reform.

Israeli cabinet delays ceasefire approval as Gaza strikes kill 77

The ceasefire, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, was set to begin Sunday, aiming to halt 15 months of conflict that has devastated Gaza

Ties strain as France considers response to Algeria

France is set to decide how to respond to Algeria’s hostility after tensions over issues such as trade and arrests escalate.

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