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Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why they are likely to refuse

President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip is likely to be met with a hard “no” from the two close U.S. allies and the Palestinians themselves

Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why they are likely to refuse
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills 1, wounds 7 as Palestinians are kept out of north Gaza over a ceasefire dispute

Health officials in Gaza say a Palestinian man was killed and seven people were wounded by Israeli fire overnight

Israeli fire kills 1, wounds 7 as Palestinians are kept out of north Gaza over a ceasefire dispute
MidEast|Political|World

3 killed in Lebanon amid protests as Israeli forces remain after withdrawal deadline

At least three people were killed and more than 40 others injured in southern Lebanon Sunday when Israeli forces opened fire on protesters who had breached roadblocks the Israeli army set up a day before, Lebanon’s health ministry reported

3 killed in Lebanon amid protests as Israeli forces remain after withdrawal deadline
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Swiss president forecasts deficits of 3 billion francs in coming years

GENEVA - Switzerland's President and Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter forecast higher annual budget deficits of around 3 billion Swiss Francs ($3.31 billion) in the next few years due to higher

Swiss president forecasts deficits of 3 billion francs in coming years
Arts|Asia|Political|World

India's Republic Day marked by fighter jet formations, daredevil stunts

Colourful tableaux, fighter jet formations and motorbike stunts by army daredevils marked India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Sunday, commemorating the day the

India's Republic Day marked by fighter jet formations, daredevil stunts
Election|Europe|Political|World

West cries foul over Belarus election as Lukashenko eyes seventh term

Belarusians voted on Sunday in an election that was set to hand another five years in power to President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia's Vladimir Putin.

West cries foul over Belarus election as Lukashenko eyes seventh term
Asia|Entertainment|Political|World

India celebrates Republic Day with Indonesian president as chief guest

India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day with a colorful parade displaying its military might and cultural diversity at a ceremony on a boulevard in the heart of country’s capital

India celebrates Republic Day with Indonesian president as chief guest
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli forces kill 3 people in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese ministry says

Israeli forces killed three people and wounded 31 others trying to return to homes in south Lebanon where Israeli troops remained on the ground after a deadline for their withdrawal

Israeli forces kill 3 people in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese ministry says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Bangladesh central bank hires auditors for banks it says lost $17 billion, FT reports

Bangladesh's central bank has hired three "Big Four" accounting firms - EY, Deloitte and KPMG - to audit banks it says lost $17 billion to business people close to the regime of former

Bangladesh central bank hires auditors for banks it says lost $17 billion, FT reports
Election|Europe|Political|World

Belarus strongman set to win a 7th term in an election the opposition calls a farce

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is all but certain to extend his more than three decades in power in Sunday’s election that is rejected by the opposition as a farce after years of sweeping repressions

Belarus strongman set to win a 7th term in an election the opposition calls a farce
Australia|Election|Political

Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization

Australians are celebrating and protesting across the country as Australia Day draws attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal election

Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization
Africa|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Some 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan's Darfur region, WHO chief says

Some 70 people were killed in an attack on the only functional hospital in the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan

Some 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan's Darfur region, WHO chief says
Africa|Health|Political|World

WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike

The head of the World Health Organization called on Saturday for an end to attacks on healthcare workers and facilities in Sudan after a drone attack on a hospital in Sudan's North Darfur

WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike
Americas|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take more Palestinians from Gaza

U.S.

Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take more Palestinians from Gaza
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Brazil condemns handcuffing of deportees on flight from US

Brazilian officials demanded that U.S. agents remove handcuffs from a group of deportees who were flown to the South American country on Friday, with a

Brazil condemns handcuffing of deportees on flight from US
Asia|Political|US|World

North Korea says it tested cruise missile system and vows 'toughest' response to US

North Korea says it tested a cruise missile system, its third known weapons display this year, and vowed “the toughest” response to what it called the escalation of U.S.-South Korean military drills that target the North

North Korea says it tested cruise missile system and vows 'toughest' response to US
MidEast|Political|US

Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees and floats plan to 'clean out' Gaza

President Donald Trump says he would like to see Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip, potentially moving out enough of the population to “clean out” the area to create a virtual clean slate

Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees and floats plan to 'clean out' Gaza
Australia|Political|World

Monuments defaced as Australians protest, celebrate national day

Two historic statues were damaged in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, with tens of thousands of people across the country joining

Monuments defaced as Australians protest, celebrate national day
MidEast|Political|US|World

US may put 'very big bounty' on Taliban leaders, Secretary of State Rubio says

The U.S. may place a "very big bounty" on the top leaders of the Taliban, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday, adding he was hearing that the

US may put 'very big bounty' on Taliban leaders, Secretary of State Rubio says
Political|US

Trump's anti-DEI order yanks Air Force video on first Black pilots

U.S.

Trump's anti-DEI order yanks Air Force video on first Black pilots
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump discussing TikTok purchase with multiple people, decision in 30 days

U.S.

Trump discussing TikTok purchase with multiple people, decision in 30 days
Education|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Devastating toll for Gaza's children: Over 13,000 killed and an estimated 25,000 injured, UN says

The war in Gaza has been devastating for children

Devastating toll for Gaza's children: Over 13,000 killed and an estimated 25,000 injured, UN says
Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump says he may consider rejoining World Health Organization

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he may consider rejoining the World Health Organization, days after ordering a U.S. exit from the

Trump says he may consider rejoining World Health Organization
Economy|Political|US

Trump to address joint session of Congress on March 4

U.S.

Trump to address joint session of Congress on March 4