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Palestinian patients on way to Egypt as Rafah crossing opens after 9 months
Gaza's health ministry said a group of 50 patients crossed from Rafah to reach Egypt.
A historic spectacle: The return to north Gaza
Few images hold as much symbolism as those of Palestinians returning.
Is US egg shortage Biden’s fault, as Trump spokesperson claims?
Karoline Leavitt blames Biden for egg shortage, but killing infected birds was Trump’s policy, too.
India’s budget gives tax relief to middle class to boost spending, growth
Income tax rates slashed as the world's fifth largest economy focuses on spurring domestic demand and economic growth.
How MAGA fell out with ‘Indian Tech-Bros’
It is no surprise the fragile alignment between Indian professionals and the “America First” movement is unravelling.
The PA and Israel are allies in silencing the truth
I witnessed firsthand the PA’s brutality against journalists in Gaza. Its possible return does not bode well for us.
The Alaskan hero dogs who prevented a diphtheria epidemic in 1925
One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world’s attention.
Air ambulance carrying child, 5 others crashes in US city of Philadelphia
A young Mexican girl who had been in the US for medical care, her mother, and flight and medical crews were on board.
Hamas releases three Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians
Hamas hands over Keith Siegel to Red Cross in Gaza City, after Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas were freed.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,073
Here are the key developments on the 1,073rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
‘Beautiful board’: How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling
The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it’s known as the Chess Village of India.
Four years after coup, Myanmar regime prepares for ‘violent, messy’ polls
Pressure is building on Myanmar's rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.
Trump at odds with US military veterans over snarled Afghan relocations
Advocates say broad executive orders have hurt Afghans seeking to flee to the US after aiding its military and groups.
A rush to normalcy? New Orleans truck attack survivors struggle with trauma
Witnesses traumatised by the violence on New Year’s Day have expressed frustration with a lack of mental health support.
Iran warns that any attack on its nuclear sites would trigger ‘all-out war’
Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera that Iran would 'immediately and decisively' to an US or Israeli attack.
Trump envoy arrives in Venezuela to meet Maduro about deportation flights
Despite tense relations, Maduro government has suggested it could coordinate with Trump on immigration enforcement.
White House announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China
The White House spokeswoman has said that the US will place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China.
What’s happening in Myanmar? | Start Here
Myanmar’s military regime is under pressure, four years after it seized back power in a coup.
Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires
Nearly 1,750 incarcerated firefighters are trained to fight California’s flames for as little as $10 per day.
German parliament rejects opposition migration bill backed by far-right AfD
Bill calling for tougher rules on migration widely criticised for undermining 'firewall' against working with far right.