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  1. Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israeli forces have killed at least 10 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, as tensions escalate over a series of attacks and counter-attacks.
  2. COVID-19 Pandemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, with cases surging in many parts of the world, including the Middle East and North Africa.
  3. Yemen Crisis: The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in Yemen, where a Saudi-led coalition has been fighting Houthi rebels for years, causing widespread humanitarian suffering.
  4. Iran-US Tensions: The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, which has responded by warning of "severe" consequences if the sanctions are not lifted.
  5. Egyptian Politics: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has won a landslide re-election victory, with his main opponent, Mohamed ElBaradei, withdrawing from the race citing irregularities.

Regional News

  1. Syria: The Syrian government has launched a major offensive against rebel-held areas in the northwestern province of Idlib, sparking concerns of a humanitarian crisis.
  2. Libya: The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya, where a fragile ceasefire has been broken, leading to renewed fighting between rival factions.
  3. Iraq: The Iraqi government has launched a major operation against ISIS remnants in the western province of Anbar, where the group has been regrouping.
  4. Lebanon: The Lebanese government has announced a new cabinet, ending a months-long political crisis, but the country remains mired in economic and political turmoil.
  5. Turkey: The Turkish government has launched a major operation against Kurdish militants in the southeastern region of Diyarbakir, sparking concerns of a humanitarian crisis.

International News

  1. US-China Trade Talks: The United States and China have agreed to a "phase one" trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services.
  2. UK-EU Brexit Talks: The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed to a new Brexit deal, which will see the UK leave the EU on January 31, 2020.
  3. India-Pakistan Tensions: India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire along their disputed border, following a series of clashes that killed dozens of soldiers.
  4. Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia has accused Ukraine of violating a ceasefire agreement in eastern Ukraine, where a conflict has been ongoing since 2014.
  5. Climate Change: The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with the latest report warning of catastrophic consequences if emissions are not reduced.

These are just some of the latest news updates from Al Jazeera. Please note that the news is constantly changing, and this information may not be up to date.