 | North Korea defends satellite launch at UN as Kim takes images of White HouseThe totalitarian state has said that its new eye in the sky has already provided images of major US and South Korea military sites, as well as photos of the Italian capital Rome. |
 | Blinken will return to Israel as the US hopes to see further extensions of the Gaza cease-fireIt will be his third trip to the region since Israel’s war with Hamas began last month. |
 | '...Like being swept like trash': US cities crack down on homeless encampments; advocates say that’s not the answerHomeless people and their advocates say the sweeps are cruel and a waste of taxpayer money. They say the answer is more housing, not crackdowns. |
 | Kenya raises alarm as flooding death toll rises to 76, with thousands marooned by worsening rainsIn Somalia, the death toll from the deluge stood at 96 on Monday. In Ethiopia, 44 people had been killed. |
 | Hiam Abbass’ Palestinian family documentary ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’ applauded at Marrakech Film FestivalIt is the only Palestinian film in competition in Marrakech, where festival organizers have, unlike past years, not held screenings in a popular square that has seen protests against the war. |
 | Israel releases Palestinian prisoners and Hamas frees 11 hostages as truce extendedThe extension came as 11 more hostages were freed from Gaza, along with the release of another 33 Palestinian prisoners -- the last exchange under the existing deal. |
 | Higher dose of Covid-19 drug may have less effect on Indians than Europeans: Study“Our analysis suggests higher dose dexamethasone may have less beneficial effects for patients in India as compared with those in Europe. |
 | Powerful storm pounds the Black Sea region, leaving more than a half-million people without powerThe storms were part of a weather system that created blizzard-like conditions in Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria and Serbia on Sunday, dumping snow and causing power outages and fatal traffic accidents. |
 | More hostages set to be released as Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for two more daysIsrael has said it would extend the cease-fire by one day for every 10 additional hostages released. |
 | Israeli government says it offered Hamas 'option' to extend truceThe negotiations are being mediated by Qatar and Egypt. |
 | British nationals file torture complaint against Interpol presidentUnder the principle of universal jurisdiction, the complaint was submitted to Austrian prosecutors in Vienna, where Emirati Raisi is currently attending the body's general assembly. |
 | Sweden Prime Minister condemns far-right call to tear down mosquesSweden Democrats (SD) leader Jimmie Akesson called for some mosques to be seized and leveled during a speech at his annual party conference on Saturday. |
 | EU border agency helping search for missing crew after cargo ship sinks off GreeceA 40-year-old Egyptian crew member was rescued on Sunday while the body of another Egyptian member of the crew was recovered by a commercial vessel that was assisting in the search. |
 | NATO chief tells Turkey 'time has come' to let Sweden joinTurkey and Hungary are the only NATO members to not yet have ratified Sweden joining the alliance more than 18 months after it applied for membership. |
 | Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of antisemitism on X growMusk has faced accusations of tolerating antisemitic messages on the platform since purchasing it last year, and the content on X has gained increased scrutiny since the war began in Gaza. |
