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Belgium’s parliament voted decisively to abandon its planned nuclear phaseout, with 102 votes in favour of the motion.

Death Toll Rises: At least 60 people were killed in overnight airstrikes across Gaza, with heavy bombing reported for a second consecutive night.

More than 40 people have been killed in a wave of intensified Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials. At least 36 bodies were taken to medical facilities in the south, including 26 killed overnight in Khan Younis, amid continued bombardments.

Since Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, there have been many attempts to implement a lasting end to the violence of its ongoing war in Ukraine.

Maikelys Espinoza, a two-year-old, was reunited with her mother, Yorelys Bernel, in Caracas after being among 220 migrants deported from the US amid ongoing mass deportations by the Trump administration.

23-year-old Valeria Marquez was shot during a TikTok livestream in her beauty salon in Zapopan, Mexico, shocking the nation and her 200,000 followers.

Mali’s military government has officially dissolved all political parties and organisations, prohibiting members from holding meetings.

An offshore earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck 48km southeast of the island of Kasos, prompting emergency services to issue a tsunami warning and advise residents to evacuate the coast.

President Donald Trump has embarked on a significant foreign trip to the Middle East, beginning with Saudi Arabia, amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest due to his family’s growing business ties in the region. Criticism arises as these ties could influence U.S. foreign policy towards Middle Eastern nations.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed openness to discussing the potential deployment of France’s nuclear weapons in Europe, noting that the U.S. already has nuclear-armed aircraft stationed in several European countries.

This edition of the World News Briefing tracks high-stakes politics: Trump pushes mega deals in the Gulf and the PKK announces a historic disbandment.

Israel’s creation of a new military corridor reshapes Gaza, while Nigeria posts its strongest economic growth in a decade.

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Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of his first major overseas visit during his second term as US president. The tour will also include stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with business deals expected to dominate the agenda.

Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.4% in 2024, marking the highest growth rate since 2014, primarily driven by recovery in the oil and gas sector alongside robust performance in tech and finance.

Recent military conflicts in Kashmir have shifted public sentiment in Pakistan, boosting support for the military amidst accusations of political manipulation against it.

Hamas announced on Monday that it had released Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living US hostage in Gaza, as it strives to restart ceasefire talks.

Prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of operating a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking, racketeering, and threatening former girlfriend Cassie with the release of personal videos to maintain control over her.

Pakistan’s information minister asserted the country has “the upper hand” following recent clashes, attributing a “victory” to US intervention for a ceasefire.

The United States and China have agreed to a temporary reduction in the tariffs they impose on each other’s imports, marking a significant—if short-term—easing in trade tensions between the two economic powers.

Pope Leo XIV prioritises global peace, using his first address to advocate for “unarmed peace” while addressing contemporary conflicts, especially in light of his opposition to US politics and environmental issues.

The US played a crucial role in mediating a ceasefire after four days of intense hostilities, but analysts caution against expecting lasting peace due to underlying tensions.

Cliff Notes Turkish Tufts University student back in Boston after release from Louisiana detention center Rumeysa Ozturk returned to Boston on Saturday, one day after her release from a detention…

Argentina’s Supreme Court discovered 83 boxes of Nazi materials, including propaganda and photographs, while preparing for a museum project.

The first white South Africans, mainly Afrikaners, have been granted refugee status and departed for the US, following a program initiated by President Trump aimed at alleged persecution in South Africa.

Bangladesh’s interim government has banned all activities of the Awami League, led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, pending a trial over last year’s anti-government protest deaths.