Brazil's Lula rejects Trump plan for Gaza and tariff threats as 'bravado'

U.S. drafts plan to withdraw all its troops from Syria, NBC News reports

U.S. drafts plan to withdraw all its troops from Syria, NBC News reports
Kremlin, on Trump's Gaza comments, says Russia backs Palestinian state alongside Israel

Kremlin, on Trump's Gaza comments, says Russia backs Palestinian state alongside Israel
Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable

Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable
Trump sees long-term U.S. 'ownership' in Gaza

Trump sees long-term U.S. 'ownership' in Gaza
Trump says U.S. will take over Gaza Strip

Trump says U.S. will take over Gaza Strip
Trump signs memo aiming to block Iran from achieving nuclear weapon

Trump signs memo aiming to block Iran from achieving nuclear weapon
Middle East envoy Witkoff to meet Qatar PM in Florida Thursday

Middle East envoy Witkoff to meet Qatar PM in Florida Thursday
Erdogan discusses tackling Kurdish militants with Syria's Sharaa in Ankara

Erdogan discusses tackling Kurdish militants with Syria's Sharaa in Ankara
Azerbaijani plane that crashed in December was hit by Russian Pantsir-S missile, government source says

Azerbaijani plane that crashed in December was hit by Russian Pantsir-S missile, government source says
Iraqi-led air strikes kill five Islamic State operatives, US Centcom says
Iraqi-led air strikes kill five Islamic State operatives, US Centcom says
Israel preparing to send team to Doha to discuss ceasefire

Israel preparing to send team to Doha to discuss ceasefire
Netanyahu to extend Washington visit, to return to Israel Saturday - Axios

Netanyahu to extend Washington visit, to return to Israel Saturday - Axios
Four Palestinians wounded in Israeli strike on a car in Gaza, Israel says it fired at 'suspicious' vehicle

Four Palestinians wounded in Israeli strike on a car in Gaza, Israel says it fired at 'suspicious' vehicle
Qatar's prime minister calls on Hamas, Israel to begin immediate talks on Gaza ceasefire phase two

Qatar's prime minister calls on Hamas, Israel to begin immediate talks on Gaza ceasefire phase two
Trump and Netanyahu expected to meet once on Tuesday -US official

Trump and Netanyahu expected to meet once on Tuesday -US official
Three Israeli hostages, including dual US and French citizens, set for release in Gaza on Saturday

Three Israeli hostages, including dual US and French citizens, set for release in Gaza on Saturday
US airstrike in Syria kills senior operative of al-Qaeda affiliate
US airstrike in Syria kills senior operative of al-Qaeda affiliate
Rebuilding Gaza could take 10-15 years, Trump envoy tells Axios

Rebuilding Gaza could take 10-15 years, Trump envoy tells Axios
Israeli PM ordered delay of release of Palestinians scheduled Thursday

Israeli PM ordered delay of release of Palestinians scheduled Thursday
Israel makes buses carrying Palestinians slated for release turn back, official says

Israel makes buses carrying Palestinians slated for release turn back, official says
Syrian minister to attend Paris conference to coordinate international efforts - document

Syrian minister to attend Paris conference to coordinate international efforts - document
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay over chaotic hostage handover

Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay over chaotic hostage handover
Dubai-Moscow flight makes emergency landing in Southern Russia
Dubai-Moscow flight makes emergency landing in Southern Russia
Turkey's Erdogan meets with Hamas leader, delegation in Ankara

Turkey's Erdogan meets with Hamas leader, delegation in Ankara
Israel receives list of Gaza hostages to be released on Thursday, PM office says

Israel receives list of Gaza hostages to be released on Thursday, PM office says
Sisi says Egypt will not take part in 'act of injustice' displacing Palestinians

Sisi says Egypt will not take part in 'act of injustice' displacing Palestinians
At least 14 killed in Syria in attacks by Turkish-backed forces, says Kurdish militia
At least 14 killed in Syria in attacks by Turkish-backed forces, says Kurdish militia
Rubio told Egypt about need to stop Hamas from governing Gaza again, US says

Rubio told Egypt about need to stop Hamas from governing Gaza again, US says
UNRWA says Israel ban will be disastrous, US says exaggeration

UNRWA says Israel ban will be disastrous, US says exaggeration
Israel says its troops in Syria will remain atop Mt Hermon indefinitely

Israel says its troops in Syria will remain atop Mt Hermon indefinitely
Qatar and US discuss joint Gaza mediation efforts, Qatar says

Qatar and US discuss joint Gaza mediation efforts, Qatar says
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed US contacts with Israel's Netanyahu

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed US contacts with Israel's Netanyahu
Crew abandon HK-flagged container ship in Red Sea after fire, sources say
Crew abandon HK-flagged container ship in Red Sea after fire, sources say
Rubio talks to Jordan's King Abdullah after Trump remarks on Palestinian displacement

Rubio talks to Jordan's King Abdullah after Trump remarks on Palestinian displacement
Hezbollah does not accept reasons for time extension for Israeli troop withdrawal, chief says

Hezbollah does not accept reasons for time extension for Israeli troop withdrawal, chief says
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal implementation

Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal implementation
Hamas handed over list showing 25 hostages living, out of 33 due for release, Hamas official

Hamas handed over list showing 25 hostages living, out of 33 due for release, Hamas official
Italy in favour of Saudi Arabia joining GCAP jet deal

Italy in favour of Saudi Arabia joining GCAP jet deal
White House says ceasefire agreement between Lebanon, Israel to continue until Feb. 18

White House says ceasefire agreement between Lebanon, Israel to continue until Feb. 18
Trump says will have a call with British PM Keir Starmer in next 24 hours

Trump says will have a call with British PM Keir Starmer in next 24 hours
Trump makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel, undoing Biden pause

Trump makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel, undoing Biden pause
Yemen's Houthis to release dozens of prisoners on Saturday, group says
Yemen's Houthis to release dozens of prisoners on Saturday, group says
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished