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Trump’s controversial Pentagon pick confirmed by US Senate

Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News personality and rightwing commentator who has stated women should not serve in combat roles, recommended the military purge generals and faced allegations of sexual assault and alcoholism, has been confirmed as secretary of defense in the US Senate by a tie-breaking vote from Vice-president JD Vance.

Israeli drone attack kills two in West Bank

An Israeli drone attack on a vehicle near the occupied West Bank town of Qabatiya has killed two people, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported on the fourth day of a large-scale Israeli military operation in and around the nearby city of Jenin.

UN warns 1mn children in Gaza need mental health support for depression, anxiety

At least one million children in the Gaza Strip urgently need mental health and psycho-social support for depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, the United Nations relief chief has announced.

Trump requests trillion dollar Saudi investment after $600bn offer from MbS

In remarks via video conference to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump said he read reports “in the papers” that Saudi Arabia plans to invest $600bn in the US economy - but stated it wouldn’t be enough.

Syria new rulers say Israel’s advances unacceptable

Syria's interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa has described Israel's advances on Syrian territory as unacceptable, though he denied there would be any conflict.

Israeli military continues Jenin raid, two more killed in West Bank

Israel’s army’s deadly raid in Jenin has entered its third day, with Israeli soldiers issuing a forced evacuation threat to residents of the city’s refugee camp.

Zelensky says he might engage in direct talks with Putin

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he could engage in direct peace negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin if US President Donald Trump provides Kiev with security guarantees, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

Two Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza despite ceasefire

At least two Palestinians have been killed by Israeli tank fire west of Rafah in southern Gaza, the enclave’s Civil Defence officials have told Al Jazeera.

Ex-Iranian envoy to UK: EU reluctant to side with Trump against Iran

A former Iranian ambassador to the UK has emphasized the sensitivity of current negotiations between Iran and Europe, stating that Europe is reluctant to align itself with the U.S. president’s agenda against Iran.

Gaza death toll climbs as ceasefire allows rescuers to search rubble

As people in the Gaza Strip scour the remnants of their homes and land following the ceasefire that took effect on Sunday, victims of Israel's heavy bombardment campaign since early October 2023 are being recovered from beneath the rubble.

IAEA chief says Atomic agency has no evidence of Iran’s ‘building a nuclear weapon’

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that the agency has no evidence suggesting that Iran is developing a nuclear weapon.

President Pezeshkian emphasizes national unity in face of enemies

The president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has stressed the need to maintain unity in the country as the enemies seek to take advantage of internal disputes.

Israeli military, Palestinian Authority besiege, raid Jenin hospitals in West Bank

Israeli troops have continued besieging and attacking two Jenin hospitals in the occupied West Bank city, as Palestinian Authority (PA) forces stormed a third hospital.

Swiss national who died in prison photographed sensitive military facilities: Iran

Iran’s judiciary has announced that the Swiss national who died in custody earlier this month was arrested after taking photographs at sensitive military sites.

Top NATO general claims Russia lacks sufficient manpower for major breakthrough in Ukraine

Russia lacks sufficient military forces for a big breakthrough in Ukraine, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, has stated during a discussion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Trump’s Middle East envoy says will visit Gaza as part of ‘inspection team’

United States President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, has announced he will visit Gaza in the coming days as part of what he called an “inspection team” to monitor the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas last week.

Yemen says freed crew of UK-owned ship after Gaza ceasefire

Yemen announced it has released the crew of the British-owned cargo ship Galaxy Leader, which was seized in support of Palestinians shortly after Israel launched its military campaign in the Gaza Strip in October 2023.

Google facilitated AI tools for Israeli army during Gaza war: Washington Post

Google has provided the Israeli military with access to its latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology from the beginning of the war on the Gaza Strip; the Washington Post has reported.

Zelensky says Ukraine-Russia peace accord would require at least 200k peacekeepers

At least 200,000 European soldiers would be required to serve as peacekeepers on Ukraine's eastern front to enforce a peace accord, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Nine detained in Turkey amid anger over deadly hotel fire

Turkey has arrested nine people in connection with Tuesday’s fire at a ski resort hotel that killed 76 people.

President Pezeshkian optimistic about Iran-Azerbaijan strategic partnership

Promotion of ties between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan will turn the two neighbors into strategic partners, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated.

Iran finance minister says Tehran prepared for any scenario under Trump

Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance has stated that Tehran is not afraid of a potential new round of “maximum pressure” under US President Donald Trump, stressing plans are in place to cope with any eventualities.

Qatar hopes Palestinian Authority will return to Gaza after war

Qatar has voiced hope that the Palestinian Authority (PA) will  play a governing role in the Gaza Strip when Israel’s war on the besieged enclave ends.

At least 8 killed, dozens injured in Israeli attack on Jenin refugee camp, West Bank

At least eight Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured in an Israeli attack on the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Ministry of Health has confirmed.

AEOI head says West irritated by Iran’s progress in heavy water industry

Iran’s atomic chief has stated that the West is opposed to Tehran’s production of heavy water because of its huge economic benefits.

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