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Trump says the UAE will invest $1.4 trillion in the US’s AI sector over the next decade.

Israel intensifies its bombardment of enclave as threatened, as curtain comes down on Trump’s Middle East tour.

The magistrate ruled that apprehended migrants may not have been aware they were crossing into a military zone.

UN stresses adherence to principles of neutrality and independence in delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy sends team led by defence minister for talks with Russian delegation in Turkiye’s Istanbul.

Donald Trump arrives in Abu Dhabi after signing multibillion-dollar deals with Qatar on trade and defence.

Vladimir Putin’s name not on list of negotiating team to attend talks with Ukraine in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

At least 50 people were killed in attacks on northern Gaza, including in Jabalia refugee camp.

Trump was the first US president to make an official state visit to Qatar, and the stop culminated in a trade deal.

Israel attacks two hospitals in Gaza in 24 hours, as Trump says he is working to end ‘horrible’ war, free all captives.

As the archrivals halt hostilities after four days of fighting, analysts discuss if either gained an upper hand.

In Riyadh, US president focuses on business, shifting from Biden’s policy that prioritised Saudi Arabian-Israeli ties.

US president declares sanctions have ‘served their purpose’ and this gives Syria ‘a chance at greatness’.

Latest attack comes as Netanyahu says he will send negotiators to Qatar for truce talks.

Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.

Modi vows India will ‘retaliate on its own terms’ if there is any future ‘terror’ attack on the country.

The United States and China announce agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for three months.

Some ‘reciprocal’ tariffs and duties are being rolled back in favour of ‘mutually beneficial’ talks.

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Hamas says it will release US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander.

The region, which faced the brunt of the India-Pakistan military escalation, limps back to life. But questions remain.

The statement did not indicate when the 21-year-old Alexander would be released.

Israel has previously bombed Hodeidah and Sanaa Airport; Houthi missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

Moscow rejects a US-backed 30-day truce proposal from Ukraine and its European allies, saying no to ‘ultimatums’.

Offer comes after European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day truce to start on Monday.

Cancer and diabetes patients among those suffering from Israel’s ban on entry of all items, including medicine, in Gaza.

Trip marks the first joint visit to Ukraine by leaders of France, Germany, the UK and Poland.

Israel’s priority is a ‘wider colonial expansion’, the committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories said.

US-backed Gaza foundation proposal aimed to keep aid from Hamas, but critics slam bypass of UN, danger to Palestinians.

Experts say Pope Leo is likely to carry forward the legacy of his predecessor Francis, while forging his own path.

More than 100 Roman Catholic cardinals meeting in a secret conclave have elected a new pope.

Pakistan’s FM says country reserves right to respond to India at time and place it chooses amid cross-border attacks.

The new pope is then expected to make his first public appearance and impart a blessing from the same loggia.

‘We have no more food to prepare,’ warns World Central Kitchen as it halts food aid operations amid Israeli blockade.

Who Killed Shireen? also lifts lid on US attempts to stifle truth about killing of veteran Al Jazeera journalist.

US president says he will announce decision on waterway during trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.

In his third appearance with the Munich Security Conference, the US vice president sought to strike a conciliatory tone.

Early-morning Israeli strikes were scattered across Gaza, hitting Jabalia, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.

Oman says it brokers truce between Washington and Houthis, says neither side will target the other.

Israel’s latest attack on Yemen comes less than one day after it hit Hoedidah port, killing at least 21 people.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with US President Donald Trump for the first time since he was re-elected.

Hamas says it will no longer engage in truce talks amid a catastrophic hunger crisis created by Israel’s blockade.

Germany’s conservative leader falls short by six votes in the first round of voting that he was widely expected to win.

Drones believed to have been launched by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are said to have struck fuel depot: Reports

US Education Department Secretary McMahon halts funding in escalation of dispute centred around anti-Semitism claims.

The attack comes as Moscow prepares to welcome foreign leaders from China and Brazil, among others.

Reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of entire enclave, control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians.

Vote comes after country’s Constitutional Court annulled November election won by NATO critic Calin Georgescu.

US president makes claim after Mexican leader says her country’s sovereignty ‘not for sale.’

US president claims that Hollywood is undergoing a ‘very fast death’ despite raking in $30bn in revenues in 2024.

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