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Top Stories
- 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 arrests.
- 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.
- 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.
- Iran-US Tensions: The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its oil and banking sectors, in a bid to pressure Tehran over its nuclear programme and regional activities.
- Egyptian Politics: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced a new cabinet, with several key ministers retained, amid ongoing protests and calls for reform.
Regional News
- Syria: The Syrian government has launched a new offensive in the northwestern province of Idlib, where a Turkish-backed rebel alliance is fighting to defend the region.
- Libya: The United Nations has called for a ceasefire in Libya, where a fragile truce has been broken, and fighting has resumed between rival factions.
- Iraq: The Iraqi government has launched a new operation against the Islamic State (IS) group, which has been regrouping in the country's western desert.
- Lebanon: The Lebanese government has announced a new cabinet, with a focus on addressing the country's economic crisis and addressing the aftermath of the Beirut port explosion.
- Morocco: The Moroccan government has announced a new law aimed at combating terrorism and extremism, amid concerns over the growing threat of IS and other extremist groups.
International News
- US-China Tensions: The United States and China have agreed to a temporary truce in their trade war, with both sides agreeing to roll back some tariffs.
- UK-EU Brexit Talks: The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed to extend the Brexit transition period, amid ongoing talks over a trade deal.
- India-Pakistan Tensions: India and Pakistan have exchanged heavy fire along their disputed border, amid ongoing tensions over Kashmir and other issues.
- Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The United States has imposed new sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, amid ongoing tensions over the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
- 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 action is not taken.
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