Update Trump floats plan to ‘just clean out’ war-torn Gaza

Trump floats plan to ‘just clean out’ war-torn Gaza

  • US president wants Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations to accept more Palestinian refugees
  • Trump also ends his predecessor’s hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel
By AP ·

Update Israeli fire kills 2, wounds 32, on deadline for Lebanon withdrawal

Israeli fire kills 2, wounds 32, on deadline for Lebanon withdrawal

  • Israel was all but certain to miss Sunday’s deadline, which is part of a ceasefire agreement that ended its war with Hezbollah
  • The Lebanese army said it was ‘ready to continue its deployment as soon as the Israeli enemy withdraws’
By AFP ·

Update Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners video

Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners

  • Swap in keeping with a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending war in Gaza
  • Hamas said 200 prisoners will be freed on Saturday as part of the exchange
By Reuters ·

Iran FM arrives in Kabul in first visit after Taliban’s takeover

Iran FM arrives in Kabul in first visit after Taliban’s takeover

  • One-day visit is part of an effort to bolster relations between the two countries and ‘pursue mutual interests’
  • Discussions will revolve around border security, strengthening political ties and expanding economic relations
By AFP ·

UAE, India, and China among top destinations for KSA’s non-oil goods

UAE, India, and China among top destinations for KSA’s non-oil goods

  • Strengthening the sector is one of the crucial goals outlined in Vision 2030 initiative
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

Pope Francis (R) waves as he leaves the weekly general audience at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 22, 2025. (AFP)

Pope Francis warns of ‘fanaticism, hatred’ in social media

  • The pope’s admonition comes as X, owned by Elon Musk, has been accused of spreading false information while interfering in European politics, in particular for attacking leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starm
By AFP ·

Pope Francis (R) waves as he leaves the weekly general audience at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 22, 2025. (AFP)

Pope Francis warns of ‘fanaticism, hatred’ in social media

  • The pope’s admonition comes as X, owned by Elon Musk, has been accused of spreading false information while interfering in European politics, in particular for attacking leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starm
By AFP ·