Gaza's border with Egypt to open on Sunday after almost two-year closure, Israel says

Although Gaza has four other border crossings, the rest are shared with Israel and only Rafah links the territory with another country.

In focus at India’s upcoming Budget 2026 – a sweet dish, a red cloth ledger, and implementation

As India prepares to unveil its annual Budget on Sunday (Feb 1), industry leaders are calling for action on AI, semiconductor design and funding reforms.

Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick for Fed chair?

The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

At least 170 killed in air strikes during Myanmar's widely criticised election, UN says

The UN said "credible sources" had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.

Nipah airport screenings are for reassurance, not scientific step to stop spread, experts say

Public health experts said airport temperature screenings rarely worked to stop the spread of disease.

Africa: Guinea Worm Disease Reaches All-Time Low: Only 10 Human Cases Reported in 2025

[Carter Center] Atlanta -- Only 10 human cases of Guinea worm were reported worldwide in 2025, the lowest number ever recorded, bringing the ancient disease closer than ever to eradication. The Carter Center announced the historic provisional figure following the one-year

AirPods 4 With ANC Carry the Biggest Discount in Apple’s Earbuds Lineup, Now at Its Lowest Price of the Year

If you need a new pair of earbuds, you can't go wrong with AirPods. The post AirPods 4 With ANC Carry the Biggest Discount in Apple’s Earbuds Lineup, Now at Its Lowest Price of the Year appeared first on Kotaku .

‘Home’ Director Takes Us Inside the Migration Experience Through the Eyes of a Young Girl – With Help From Trine Dyrholm and Claes Bang

Marijana Janković's feature directorial debut, premiering at Rotterdam, is inspired by her own family's experience: "The film is really asking, what is home, what is happiness, and what is family?"

Trump on pulling back federal presence in Minnesota: 'Not at all'

President Trump signaled Thursday that his administration would not pull back immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota, contradicting comments made earlier in the day by border czar Tom Homan about a "draw down" of federal officials in the state. “We keep our country safe.

Live updates: Trump makes his Fed choice; Senate hits snag in reaching funding deal

President Trump on Friday morning announced his choice to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, naming Kevin Warsh to the role. “I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the

You can now view the Computer History Museum's collection from the comfort of your own home, and it's full of retro blasts from the past

For those who can't make the trip to California.

Russia halts strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump's request, Zelenskiy to reciprocate

By Olena Harmash KYIV, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Russia has agreed to a request from U.S. President Donald Trump to halt airstrikes on Kyiv until February 1 amid harsh winter temperatures, and Ukraine said it was ready to reciprocate as Washington pushes for a diplomatic solution to

Iran prepared for 'fair' talks with US but not on defence capabilities, Araqchi says

ISTANBUL, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Iran is prepared for the resumption of talks with the United States, but they should be fair and not include Iran's defence capabilities, Iran's chief diplomat said on Friday, as regional powers work to prevent military conflict between the two

Trump Is Losing A Lot. We Must Celebrate Our Victories

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . President Trump is plunging in the polls, and many of his policies are being defeated, either legislatively or through the courts . That’s worth celebrating, says

Syrians decry soaring electricity prices

When Hani Massalkhi went to pay his electricity bill in Damascus this week, he discovered that, under the new tariffs, the amount due was higher than his monthly income. Massalkhi, a retired agricultural engineer who lives on a $70-a-month pension, left without paying. "My bill

How Trump’s EPA rollbacks could harm our air and water – and worsen global heating

Experts say administration has launched ‘war on all fronts’ to undo environmental rules – here are the key areas at risk In his first year back in office, Donald Trump has fundamentally reshaped the Environmental Protection Agency , initiating nearly 70 actions to undo rules

Five ways to feel La Gomera’s essence all year round

For travellers who crave discovery over distraction, La Gomera rewards curiosity at every turn.

Trump picks Warsh for Fed chair, testing US central bank independence

Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move that could signal a shift towards closer White House influence over monetary policy.

Whole Hog Politics: Georgia always on Trump’s mind

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] What was Tulsi Gabbard, the nation’s highest-ranking intelligence official,

When will I get my tax refund from the IRS?

After months of Trump administration officials forecasting "very large refunds" in the 2026 filing season, early taxpayers may be wondering when that money will hit their accounts.

Gavin Newsom is ruining California — don’t let him do it to the whole country

Newsom has made California smaller, poorer and less politically powerful. His many failings should be taken seriously; his presidential ambitions should not.

Divergent is changing the ways cars are made

A Torrance, California-based company is revolutionizing manufacturing with AI and 3D-printing.

Capitol agenda: Senate shutdown deal hits a Lindsey Graham snag

Mediawan Acquires Peter Chernin’s North Road Company

Mediawan, the award-winning studio behind “Adolescence,” “F1” and “Miraculous,” has finalized its acquisition of Peter Chernin’s North Road. Together, Mediawan and North Road will operate nearly 100 individual production companies representing over $2 billion in annual

South Africa expels Israeli envoy over 'violations of diplomatic norms'

Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

US student jailed for life for killing Chinese girlfriend in UK stabbing and strangling

Joshua Michals was sentenced at London's Old Bailey criminal court for stabbing and killing Zhe Wang a fellow student at Goldsmiths, University of London in March 2024.

In China’s richest province, not every city is in the fast lane

The differing fortunes Foshan and Shenzhen, both in Guangdong province, show the challenges of China's economic transition.

Anthropic's apparently starting to learn that it can't have its cake and eat it when it comes to working with the military

Unlike me. I have cake and I'm eating it right now.

US war with Iran demands strategy, not just strength

We’ve entered a new age of international warfare where it has become apparent in advance how a conflict may unfold prior to the start of that war. For example, aircraft carriers move from one location to another; military bases throughout the world are being emptied; and

Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces

The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.

Iran to label EU armed forces as 'terrorists' over Guards blacklist

Jan 30 (Reuters) - Iran plans to designate the armed forces of European Union countries that have blacklisted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as "terrorists", according to a post by top Iranian security official Ali Larijani on X. "Therefore, the consequences will fall on

Lenovo’s 24″ All-in-One Desktop Now Costs About as Much as a Budget Tablet on Amazon

The only catch? This $199 discount ends soon. The post Lenovo’s 24″ All-in-One Desktop Now Costs About as Much as a Budget Tablet on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku .

Trump should push now for a convention of states to consider 3 new amendments

More than 10 years after its delivery, warnings from Donald Trump’s June 2015 presidential candidacy announcement continue to resonate. He decried the high cost of the Affordable Care Act medical insurance subsidies. He sounded a warning about the federal debt, then at $18

Ubisoft veteran says they were suspended for public comments on return-to-office policy

The Ubisoft Montréal team lead has now spoken to Game Developer to further outline their views on return-to-office mandates.

Africa: Barbadian PM Hails GERD As Model for Ending Africa's Energy Poverty

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has hailed Ethiopian Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a powerful symbol of African self-determination, declaring it a living proof that the continent can defeat energy poverty even when locked out of

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Apple, Chevron, KLA, Sandisk & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Transcript: Trump Is Losing A Lot. We Must Celebrate Our Victories

This is a lightly edited transcript of the January 29 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: Good morning. I’m Perry Bacon. I’m the host of The New Republic’s Right Now . I’m honored

Darren Aronofsky might finally kill art with his new AI-generated American Revolution drama series, presented by Salesforce

Look at what we've done with the world.

DeepSeek has reportedly been given conditional approval by the Chinese government to buy Nvidia's AI GPUs

If true, China's top AI startup may be about to receive some serious hardware horsepower.

China to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, PM Starmer says

SHANGHAI, Jan 30 - China is set to lift restrictions which it had imposed on a group of British lawmakers, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday, meaning that they will now be free to travel to China.

Africa: The 99% Don't Need a Billionaires' Forum. They Need Democratic Power

[allAfrica] Last week, the rich and powerful gathered once again at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Swiss ski resort that has hosted an annual meeting of the world's super-rich for more than half a century. The setting was familiar, and the guest list predictable. The

Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Calls for Maximum Restraint in Tigray Region, Ethiopia

[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is closely monitoring the unfolding situation in parts of Tigray Region of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and expresses deep concern over recent developments.

Watch the video: European space industry - boom or bust?

Folks, let’s clear the air. When you hear "EU space industry," you think of bureaucracy, not rockets. And honestly? I can't blame you. But this week, your reporter took part in the European Space Conference to verify it. Let’s take a look.

WD 8TB External Hard Drive Drops Back to $0.02 per GB, Now Cheaper Than 6TB Storage Capacity

You can add whatever items you need to this hard drive to expand the storage space you have. The post WD 8TB External Hard Drive Drops Back to $0.02 per GB, Now Cheaper Than 6TB Storage Capacity appeared first on Kotaku .

WHO says Nipah virus risk low in India with no sign of spread

None of the over 190 contacts of the two people infected with the Nipah virus in India have tested positive for or developed symptoms of the virus, said an official with WHO's Health Emergencies Programme.

Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to reopen on Sunday, Israel says

JERUSALEM, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing on Sunday for people to travel between Gaza and Egypt, the Israeli government agency that coordinates civilian policy in Gaza, COGAT, said on Friday. "The return of residents from Egypt to the Gaza Strip

Explainer-How does Iran's system of power work?

Jan 30 (Reuters) - The United States is considering new military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran over its deadly suppression of protests this month. The complexities of Iran's ruling system, the ideological nature of its support base, and the power of its