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The Congress Centre at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Chris Ratcliffe / Bloomberg

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President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago, on January 9 in Palm Beach, Florida. AP

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Mutarad Al Hilal Al Kouma next to the grave of his uncle, Abdo Ali, who was killed by an Israeli air strike. Matt Kynaston / The National

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Saudi artist Sarah Brahim and French artist Ugo Schiavi are presenting a minimalist glass temple installation at Wadi AlNaam. Photo: The Royal Commission for AlUla

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President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration marks a pivotal moment as eyes turn to his Middle East foreign policy, following the Gaza ceasefire. AP

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The Dhafra solar power plant near Abu Dhabi. Solar photovoltaic power in the Middle East has achieved very low costs. Bloomberg

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The 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai attracted nearly 15,000 content creators and influencers. Antonie Robertson/The National

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A Palestinian man sits amid the destruction in the Shujaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City this month. AFP

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Ninety Palestinians freed from Israeli prisons after hostages released

A freed Palestinian prisoner gestures as he is carried aloft after being released from an Israeli jail as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, January 20, 2025. REUTERS / Ammar Awad TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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Humanitarian aid lorries entered the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing from Egypt, as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday. AP

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Under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, clothing, medicine, food and tents have been delivered to tens of thousands of Gaza residents. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE reaffirms support for Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire comes into effect

Protesters in London this weekend. Police arrested 77 people over a variety of alleged offences. AP

Dozens arrested during pro-Palestine protest march in central London

Displaced Palestinians return to central Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on January 19 after a ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas movement took effect. AFP

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Palestinians leave Jabalia and areas surrounding Gaza city to walk back to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday morning. AFP

Gazans find houses destroyed after long walk home as guns fall silent

People gather around and on top of a Red Cross bus carrying freed Palestinian detainees near Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, early on January 20. Reuters

Israel realeases 90 Palestinians as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

Aid trucks enter the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing on Sunday. AP

Hundreds of aid lorries enter Gaza from Egypt as truce takes hold

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Gazans celebrate as delayed ceasefire takes effect

The Gaza ceasefire began after Israel confirmed receiving the list of hostages, ending 15 months of war.

Handover under way as first three Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Handover under way as first three Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Gaza before and after war between Israel and Hamas

Gaza before and after war between Israel and Hamas

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas explained

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas explained

Emmanuel Macron visits Lebanon's new president

Emmanuel Macron visits Lebanon's new president

TikTok's parent company ByteDance has steadfastly refused to sell a stake in the platform. AFP

TikTok says it is restoring service in US after Trump promises order to delay ban

Incoming president says the app could come under part US-ownership, but TikTok has refused to sell

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan

Syrian National Army forces clash Kurdish militias near the city of Manbij in Syria. Anadolu via Getty Images

Turkish backed Syrian fighters renew military push against Kurdish militias

Previous UK government spent £130 million on IT for failed Rwanda scheme

US president-elect Donald Trump turned from crypto basher to champion. AP

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Iran signals to Russia it’s time to end Ukraine war

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Syrian actor Bassem Yakhour at the 2025 Joy Awards in Riyadh. Reuters

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Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted the first 2025 episode of Saturday Night Live. AP

Dave Chappelle urges Trump to have empathy for people in Palestine

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The Champions Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground during a trophy tour. AFP

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The 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai attracted nearly 15,000 content creators and influencers. Antonie Robertson/The National

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Egyptian actress Nelly Karim attends the 2025 Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images

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Actor Ben Affleck and actor-singer Jennifer Lopez purchased the 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom estate in Los Angeles in May 2023 for $60.8 million after marrying in July 2022. AP

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Saudi artist Sarah Brahim and French artist Ugo Schiavi are presenting a minimalist glass temple installation at Wadi AlNaam. Photo: The Royal Commission for AlUla

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Displaced Palestinians walk along a road in Saftawi, Jabalia, heading to northern Gaza after a ceasefire deal. AFP

Two Ethiopian Orthodox deacons look on as worshippers gather to pray during the celebration of the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany in Addis Ababa. AFP

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off on the eighth hole during the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE. Reuters

A rider and two men leap over a bonfire during Fiesta 'Matxa' for Sant Antoni at Vilanova d'Alcolea, Spain. EPA

Runners compete along the Bandra-Worli sea link over the Arabian Sea during the Tata Mumbai Marathon in Mumbai, India. AP

People clean a sleeping Buddha statue ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at the Buddha Dharma temple, Bogor, Indonesia. Reuters

Migrants seeking asylum in the US walk at El Chaparral border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico. Reuters

People watch as participants fly kites during the Qatar Kite Festival in Doha. AFP

Displaced Palestinians walk along a road in Saftawi, Jabalia, heading to northern Gaza after a ceasefire deal. AFP

Two Ethiopian Orthodox deacons look on as worshippers gather to pray during the celebration of the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany in Addis Ababa. AFP

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off on the eighth hole during the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE. Reuters

A rider and two men leap over a bonfire during Fiesta 'Matxa' for Sant Antoni at Vilanova d'Alcolea, Spain. EPA

Runners compete along the Bandra-Worli sea link over the Arabian Sea during the Tata Mumbai Marathon in Mumbai, India. AP

People clean a sleeping Buddha statue ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at the Buddha Dharma temple, Bogor, Indonesia. Reuters

Migrants seeking asylum in the US walk at El Chaparral border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico. Reuters

People watch as participants fly kites during the Qatar Kite Festival in Doha. AFP

Displaced Palestinians walk along a road in Saftawi, Jabalia, heading to northern Gaza after a ceasefire deal. AFP

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