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Witkoff and Kushner to Travel to Pakistan for Talks on Iran
Witkoff and Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks on Iran.
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Witkoff and Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks on Iran.

Mali's capital Bamako was hit by gunfire and explosions in coordinated attacks. Gunfire and explosions have rocked Mali's capital Bamako and other key cities in one of the most significant coordinated attacks in years, as armed groups, including jihadist insurgents and separatist rebels exploit worsening insecurity in the Sahel region.

African governments are facing pressure to address fertiliser shortages. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed shipments, putting harvests at risk and prompting urgent action from regional leaders. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments which could put harvests at risk.

A tanker was hijacked off Somalia's coast and taken into its waters northeast of Mareeyo. The tanker was seized northeast of the Somali city of Mareeyo on Tuesday.
Pakistan's Deputy PM vowed to continue efforts for regional peace and stability. There is no official word on whether direct talks between Washington and Tehran will take place during the visit.

The UAE plans to run 50% of its government services using AI by 2028, a global first. The rollout will be phased and performance-assessed.

Iran's Foreign Minister met Pakistan's Army chief and resumed commercial flights from Tehran's airport. Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran’s international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U. S.

Iran has ruled out direct talks with the US in Islamabad, asserting engagement only through Pakistan. No meeting is planned between the two nations. US Israel Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: 'No meeting is planned' - Iran rules out direct talks with US in Islamabad; asserts engagement only through Pakistan The Times of India.

Jason Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to head to Pakistan for Iran peace talks. The talks are scheduled to take place today, with the US aiming to facilitate discussions on Iran's influence in the region.

Clashes are reported between Mali's army and rebel groups across cities. The scale and coordination of attacks in Mali appear to be new in nature. The situation is unfolding with multiple confrontations.

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi met with Pakistan's Army chief Munir, but there is no clarity on whether direct talks between Washington and Tehran will take place during the visit.
Armed groups attacked Mali's capital and main airport. Several locations across the country were also targeted. Armed groups have attacked Mali’s capital, its main airport, and several locations across the country.

Japan recruits bodybuilders and athletes to address nursing home staff shortages. Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.

The US is importing homes directly from China due to high domestic prices. Chinese sellers are capitalising on American demand, offering prefabricated houses that can be assembled on-site. Importing is attractive, and Chinese sellers know US people want it.

FBI Chief Kash Patel was arrested for public intoxication in college. Patel wrote that he was arrested for public intoxication for underage drinking in college.
York City was promoted to League Two after a draw with Rochdale.
Aston Villa suffered a defeat at Fulham, extending their away day blues. The team's struggles on the road continue, with Villa unable to secure a win in their latest match.

Former US President Trump will attend the White House press dinner for the first time. The event, which will not feature a comedian, has been called a chance for attendees to speak forcefully on current issues.

The US has modified sanctions to allow Venezuela to pay for Nicolas Maduro's lawyer. The change comes after Maduro and his wife were captured from their home in Caracas by US special forces on January 3.

US immigration arrests decreased by nearly 12% after the Minneapolis killings. 46% of people arrested by ICE had no criminal charges. Nationally, 46% of the people ICE arrested in 5 weeks before February 4 had no criminal charges.

A Canadian court overturned Nova Scotia's ban on entering woods, siding with a hiker who challenged the order.
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