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Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire but Hezbollah not present at talks
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, according to a joint statement with the United States. Source link
Rubio says concerns over Trump's health 'absurd and ridiculous'
The US president’s mental acuity is in the spotlight, with the secretary of state shown videos of Donald Trump appearing to fall asleep during public appearances. Source link
'A little perturbed': Trump confirms expletive-laden call with Netanyahu
In an interview with a US podcast, the US president says he was frustrated that Benjamin Netanyahu was “constantly fighting with Lebanon”. Source link
Delhi hotel fire kills at least 21 people, including foreigner visitors
More than 40 people were injured with some jumping out of the burning building to escape the flames. Source link
Indonesian official behind meals program plagued by food poisoning arrested
The ex-chief of Indonesia’s free school meals program linked to food poisoning cases has been arrested after a corruption probe. Source link
Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal hours before 'Putin's Davos'
An oil export terminal was hit hours before the Russian president’s annual economic forum got underway. Source link
Iran strikes hit Kuwait, killing one, while US hits Qeshm Island
At least one person has been killed and more than 60 injured in an attack on Kuwait’s international airport, as Iran and the US launch strikes against each other. Source link
Trump drops $2.5b 'weaponization' fund plans amid corruption allegations
The US president has abandoned plans for a $2.51 billion “anti-weaponization” fund for ‌victims of alleged government “weaponization”, according to the acting attorney-general. Source link
'Even sleep is expensive': The challenge for a people forced to live in ruins
It’s been seven months since the ceasefire in Gaza, but reconstruction has barely begun, water remains contaminated and minimal aid is getting into the strip. This is what life is like for its residents. Source link
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire as Trump says US-Iran talks continue
Lebanese state media has reported Israeli strikes, some deadly, at about 30 locations in the country’s south despite a partial ceasefire. Source link