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Israel To Reopen Gaza’s Border Crossing With Egypt on February 1, After Nearly 2 Years of Closure

Both Israel and Egypt will vet individuals for exit and entry through the crossing, which will be supervised by European Union border patrol agents. Palestinians who left Gaza during the war will be allowed to return upon getting Israeli security clearance.

Donald Trump Threatens Tariffs on Any Country Selling Oil to Cuba, Backs Mexico Into Corner

The order would primarily put pressure on Mexico, a government that has acted as an oil lifeline for Cuba and has constantly voiced solidarity for the U.S. adversary even as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to build a strong relationship with US President Donald Trump.

iPhone Sales Surge: Apple Records Historic Surge With USD 85.3 Billion Revenue During Holiday Quarter Despite Initial AI Delays

The October-December results announced Thursday reflect the allegiance of Apple’s fans, who eagerly snapped up the latest iPhone 17 models even though the company still hasn’t delivered on its 2024 promise to smarten up the device’s Siri assistance with AI. Apple tried to offset its AI miscues with a new “liquid glass” design for the iPhone 17 and older models.

Amazon Layoffs: E-Commerce Giant Cuts 16,000 Corporate Jobs in Second Major Round as Company Turns to Generative AI and Reduces Pandemic-Era Workforce

Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months. The tech giant has said it plans to use generative artificial intelligence to replace corporate workers. It has also been reducing a workforce that swelled during the pandemic.

Nipah Virus Outbreak Contained in West Bengal: Health Ministry Confirms Only Two Cases Since December; Asian Countries Tighten Screenings

Indonesia and Thailand increased screening at major airports, with health declarations, temperature checks and visual monitoring for arriving passengers. Thailand’s Department of Disease Control said thermal scanners had been installed at arrival gates for direct flights from West Bengal at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.

EU To Force Google To Share Gemini AI Features and Search Data With Rivals Under Digital Markets Act; Check Details

“Android is open by design, and we’re already licensing Search data to competitors under the DMA," Kelly said in a statement. "However, we are concerned that further rules which are often driven by competitor grievances rather than the interest of consumers, will compromise user privacy, security, and innovation.”

Pinterest Layoffs: Visual Discovery Platform To Cut Under 15% of Workforce To Fuel Artificial Intelligence Pivot, Reduce Office Space

In a Tuesday securities filing, San Francisco-based Pinterest said it was making these cuts to support “transformation initiatives” — which include reallocating the company's resources to AI-focused roles and prioritizing AI-powered products. It said it was also working to reshape its “sales and go-to-market approach.”

Iran Protest: 6,159 Killed in Nationwide Crackdown as US Aircraft Carrier Arrives; Rial Crashes to Record Low

Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 6,159 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East to lead any American military response to the crisis. Iran's currency, the rial, meanwhile fell to a record low of 1.5 million to $1.

NATO Chief Mark Rutte Wishes ‘Good Luck’ to Those Who Think Europe Can Defend Itself Without US Help (Watch Video)

'If anyone thinks here … that the European Union or Europe as a whole can defend itself without the U.S., keep on dreaming. You can’t,' NATO Chief Mark Rutte told EU lawmakers in Brussels. Europe and the United States “need each other,' he said.

US Winter Storm Death Toll: 30 People Dead Due to Severe Winter Storms As More Freezing Cold Pummels America

At least 30 deaths were reported in states afflicted with severe cold. Deep snow — over a foot (30 centimeters) extending in a 1,300-mile (2,100-kilometer) swath from Arkansas to New England — halted traffic, canceled flights and triggered wide school closures Monday.

Iran Unveils Mural Warning of Retaliation on Giant Billboard in Tehran Square if US Conducts Military Strike

The image shows a bird's-eye view of an aircraft carrier with damaged and exploding fighter planes on its flight deck. The deck is strewn with bodies and streaked with blood that trails into the water behind the ship to form a pattern reminiscent of the stripes of the American flag. A slogan is emblazoned across one corner: “If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind.”

'Canada Won’t Pursue Free Trade Deal With China', Says PM Mark Carney as Donald Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada has no plans to pursue a free trade deal with China, responding to US President Donald Trump’s threat of a 100% tariff. Carney clarified that Canada’s recent agreement with Beijing only reduces tariffs in a few sectors that were recently affected, not a full-fledged trade pact.

‘Brains of Our Children Are Not for Sale’: French President Emmanuel Macron Pushes Fast-Track Ban on Social Media for Under-15s

French President Emmanuel Macron said his government will fast-track legislation to ban social media use for children under 15, aiming to enforce it by September with the new school year. In a video released by BFM-TV, Macron said he has asked for an accelerated legal process so the bill can be quickly passed by the Senate in time.

Minneapolis ICE Shooting: 51-Year-Old Man Shot Dead by Federal Officers in Minnesota Amid Immigration Crackdown

Federal immigration officers shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier. The details surrounding the shooting weren't immediately clear, but Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the person was shot amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

US Winter Storm 2026: Texas and Oklahoma Brace for Snow and Ice As Storm Barrels Toward Eastern America

Liam Conejo Ramos Detained by US Immigration Agents, School Says 5-Year-Old Was Used as ‘Bait’

A 5-year-old boy arriving home from preschool in Minnesota was taken by federal agents along with his father to a detention facility in Texas, school officials and the family's lawyer said, making him the fourth student from his Minneapolis suburb to be detained by immigration officers in recent weeks.

2026 Oscar Nominations Snubs and Surprises List: Ariana Grande, Paul Mescal, Jafar Panahi Ignored; Delroy Lindo Gets His First Oscar Nod for ‘Sinners’ (Watch Video)

The Oscar Awards 2026 nominations show some big omissions, including expected nominees like Ariana Grande for 'Wicked: For Good' and Paul Mescal for 'Hamnet'. Some got long overdue recognition, as with Delroy Lindo, who earned his first nomination for 'Sinners'. Check the list of main snubs and surprises in the Oscars 2026 nominations.

Child Abuse Case: Timothy Busfield Released From Jail Pending Trial in New Mexico; Actor Denies Charges

Actor Timothy Busfield was released from jail on January 20, where he is facing two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse while working as a director on the TV show 'The Cleaning Lady'. He has denied the allegations. Attorneys argued that he wasn't a danger to the community and shouldn't be behind bars as he awaits trial.

US Stock Market Climbs Some More After Donald Trump Calls Off His Tariffs for Greenland

The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and added to its big gain from Wednesday, when Trump said he had reached 'the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland' and called off 10% tariffs on European countries that he said opposed his having the Arctic island. The index has recovered most of the losses it took after Trump shook financial markets with his initial tariff threat.

Donald Trump Rolls Out His Board of Peace at Davos, Many Top US Allies Not Participating (Watch Video)

The new Board of Peace was initially envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the ceasefire, but it has morphed into something far more ambitious — and skepticism about its membership and mandate has led some countries usually closest to Washington to take a pass.