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Panama’s president says a State Department claim that it agreed to waive canal fees for the US government is false.

Trump administration imposes first Iran sanctions since taking office US penalties target Iran’s ‘oil network’ as Donald Trump pledges to bring back ‘maximum pressure’ against Tehran. Protesters burn pictures of Joe Biden and Donald Trump during a demonstration against the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran’s top nuclear scientist, in Tehran, November 28, 2020 [File: Majid…

Trump announces plan to launch task force against ‘anti-Christian bias’ At a prayer breakfast, Trump said the task force would prosecute the ‘targeting’ of Christians within government. US President Donald Trump bows his head as he attends the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the Hilton hotel in Washington, DC [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters] Published On 6 Feb…

A referendum on crime? What to know about Ecuador’s presidential election President Daniel Noboa hopes to secure a full four-year term but faces concerns over high crime and economic issues. President Daniel Noboa speaks during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Ecuadorean Air Force in Quito on October 25, 2024 [Dolores Ochoa/AP Photo]…

Thousands of aid projects, from food assistance to vaccinations, partially-funded by USAID, face uncertainty.

DR Congo court issues arrest warrant for rebel leader Corneille Nangaa Nangaa is the leader of the Congo River Alliance that includes M23 fighters. Video Duration 01 minutes 48 seconds play-arrow 01:48 Mass graves in Goma: Hundreds killed when M23 rebels seized eastern DRC city Published On 6 Feb 20256 Feb 2025 A military court in…

Where does Trump’s renewed ‘maximum pressure’ leave any Iran-US deal? Trump says he wants Iran to prosper, but signed a presidential memorandum to pledge more action against Iran. US President Donald Trump signs a presidential memorandum in the Oval Office of the White House on February 4, 2025 ‘reimposing maximum pressure on Iran’ [Anna Moneymaker/Getty…

EXPLAINER Super Bowl 59: Start time, halftime show, teams, how to watch, Taylor Swift Super Bowl LIX promises to be one of the most high-profile NFL finales in years with two superb teams going head-to-head. Starting quarterbacks Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs chat on…

At least 104 Indian citizens were deported from the US and sent to India in shackles aboard a US Air Force plane.

Thousands in Gaza struggle in tents amid cold, stormy weather Displaced Palestinians languish in makeshift tent encampments as harsh winds and rain hit the Gaza Strip. Violent storm destroys tents of displaced people in Gaza By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 6 Feb 20256 Feb 2025 Strong winds, rain and winter are adding to the suffering of…