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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. US-Iran relations: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its oil and petrochemical sectors, in a bid to pressure Tehran to return to nuclear talks.
  3. COVID-19 pandemic: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, as the World Health Organization warns of a "tsunami" of cases in Africa.
  4. Egyptian politics: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has won a second term in office, with 97% of the vote, in an election widely seen as a sham.
  5. Yemen conflict: The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new offensive in Yemen, targeting the Houthi rebels in the port city of Hodeidah.

Regional News

  1. Middle East: The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to build a new nuclear power plant, as part of its efforts to diversify its energy mix.
  2. North Africa: Tunisia has held its first parliamentary elections since the 2019 revolution, with the Islamist Ennahda party expected to win a majority.
  3. South Asia: India has launched a new military operation in Kashmir, following a series of attacks by armed groups in the disputed region.
  4. Africa: The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote economic integration across the continent, with a focus on infrastructure development and trade.

International News

  1. US politics: The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump of charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol.
  2. European Union: The EU has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan, worth €1.8 trillion, to help member states recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. China: China has launched a new spacecraft, the Tianwen-1, which is expected to explore the Martian surface and search for signs of life.
  4. Russia: Russia has announced plans to hold a new military exercise in the Arctic, as tensions with the West continue to escalate.

Sports

  1. Football: The African Cup of Nations has been postponed until 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Cricket: India has won the Test series against England, with a 3-1 victory.
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.

Business

  1. Economy: The global economy is expected to grow by 4.2% in 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund.
  2. Oil prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in months, due to concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global demand.
  3. Technology: The US has launched a new investigation into the use of Chinese technology in the US, amid concerns over national security.