Egyptians amused after Biden calls Sisi president of Mexico

While the mix-up raised concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities in the US, the President defended his mental fitness for the presidency

UAE mediation: 100 PoWs released in Ukraine-Russia swap

Russia and Ukraine, with the mediation of the United Arab Emirates, completed a historic exchange of 100 prisoners of war.

Attack in Gaza’s Rafah could be ‘disaster,’ US warns Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of Hamas’s truce talks prompts the US to caution against an unprepared operation in Rafah.

Warmest January on record marks the beginning of 2024

January 2024 was 0.7 degrees Celsius above 1991-2020 average for January, says EU’s Copernicus climate change service

Guterres: World entering most chaotic era with UNSC dysfunction

Guterres issues dire warning as the Gaza conflict intensifies, calling for an immediate ceasefire and Security Council reform.

Anti-Muslim, antisemitic incidents surge in Europe: EU

EU calls for immediate action as fearful Muslims and Jews in Europe face an alarming increase in hate oriented attacks.

Israeli attacks push Gaza death toll beyond 27,700

At least 67,174 Palestinians injured in Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7, Health Ministry says

EU warns against defunding UNRWA amid controversy

Suspended funds exceed $440 million, warns EU’s Borrell, posing a serious threat to UNRWA’s existence.

US, UK air strikes spark defiance in Yemen’s Houthis

Defiant Huthis promise retaliation after 36 targets hit in joint strikes; Red Sea disruptions continue.

Chile forest fires claim 51 lives as death toll rises

Number of victims expected to rise in coming hours, says Chilean president

Knife attack at Paris Gare de Lyon injures 3, police rule out terrorism

Two victims sustained light wounds, while the third, although more seriously injured, was not in a life-threatening condition

Malaysia grants early release for former PM Najib Razak

Malaysia’s pardons board stirred controversy by cutting Najib Razak’s jail term in the 1MDB scandal.

India’s boat rescues 19 at sea from Somali pirates

Indian Navy steps up anti-piracy operations, rescues 19 crew from Iranian vessel held captive by Somali pirates.

UN Palestinian refugee agency nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Norwegian politician nominates UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA for Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting its long-term support and crucial role.

EU seals €50B aid deal for Ukraine, despite Hungary’s opposition

EU leaders break the deadlock, providing €50 billion in aid to Ukraine, defying Orban’s initial opposition.

ICJ rejects Ukraine’s claim on Russia’s terrorism support

Russia’s legal standing questioned as International Court of Justice points to investigative lapses, dismissing terrorism claims.

Far-right threatens exit from Israel gov’t over any reckless Gaza deal

Ben-Gvir’s warning, posted on X, comes amid media reports suggesting that Israel is contemplating a prolonged cessation of its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Iranian advisers, Syrian civilians killed in Israeli strike

Syrian capital hit by Israeli airstrike, leading to the tragic loss of Iranian advisers and civliian lives.

EU blasts Niger over mission chief ban, seeks clarification

EU expresses concern as Niger denies entry to civilian crisis mission chief; demands immediate explanations.

US puts $5M bounty on Sudan ex-interior minister’s head

The US initiates the War Crimes Rewards program, designating Sudan’s ex-Interior Minister Harun, wanted by the ICC for crimes in Darfur.

US soldiers killed in Jordan, Biden vows retaliation

President Biden vows accountability for the drone attack in Jordan that killed three US troops, blaming Iran-backed armed groups.

Paris negotiations aim ceasefire on Israel’s Gaza war

CIA chief, Egypt, Qatar, Israel representatives meet in Paris for Gaza ceasefire talks amid rising tensions.

Israel appeals for further reduction in financial backing to UN agency

Israel urges more countries to cut financial support to UN agency

For Gaza Peace: Jewish-Muslim communities gather in Srebrenica

Srebrenica peace initiative calls for reconciliation, honoring Holocaust and genocide victims, amidst Gaza conflict.

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