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Rafah Crossing to Reopen Under Tight Controls, Offering Cautious Hope for Gaza

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to partially reopen Sunday, marking a fragile step in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. While offering a lifeline for medical evacuees and displaced families, the operation will be tightly controlled by Israeli, Egyptian, and EU officials, with significant restrictions on the movement of people and goods.

Jan 30, 2026

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Iranian Hospitals Under Siege: Wounded Protesters and Medics Targeted in Crackdown

Rights groups document a disturbing pattern of Iranian security forces raiding hospitals to arrest injured protesters and the medical personnel treating them, transforming sanctuaries of care into sites of fear and reprisal.

Jan 30, 2026

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Boko Haram Attack Claims 25 Lives in Northeast Nigeria, Marking Deadliest Assault Since U.S. Christmas Strikes

Suspected Boko Haram militants killed at least 25 laborers in an attack on a town in Nigeria's Borno state, relatives and local officials confirm, in the bloodiest reported Islamist assault since late December.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CLEAR Secure Expands Government Footprint: CEO Joins NY Fed Board, Lands Major Medicare Identity Verification Contract

CLEAR Secure, the biometric identity company known for its airport expedited lanes, is deepening its ties to core government systems. CEO Caryn Seidman Becker's appointment to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's board and a new contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services signal a strategic push into financial and public health infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Medical Properties Trust Sees Surge in Options Bets Ahead of Earnings, Spotlight on Turnaround Hopes

Ahead of its February 26 earnings report, Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is witnessing a notable spike in options activity, with call volume soaring to roughly five times its usual level. This surge in speculative interest comes as the healthcare REIT's shares hover around $5.05, showing recent momentum but still grappling with a challenging multi-year performance. Analysts are divided on whether the stock's current price reflects lingering past troubles or is beginning to price in a potential recovery narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Five Below Faces Legal Probe, Leadership Shakeup Amid Volatile Stock Performance

Discount retailer Five Below is under investigation by law firm Johnson Fistel following declining sales, lowered guidance, and the sudden departure of its CEO. The legal scrutiny comes as the stock shows sharp volatility—up nearly 96% over the past year but down year-to-date—raising questions about its valuation and growth narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Charter Navigates Competitive Headwinds, Bets on Convergence and Service Guarantees to Drive 2026 Growth

Charter Communications reported mixed Q4 2025 results, with continued broadband subscriber pressure offset by strong mobile growth and improved video trends. CEO Chris Winfrey outlined a strategy centered on 'guaranteed' connectivity, savings, and leveraging its converged network to win in a fiercely competitive market, while CFO Jessica Fischer signaled a shift towards a more conservative balance sheet.

Jan 30, 2026

World

‘Cannon Fodder’ Policy Exposed: Amputated Russian Soldiers Forced Back to Front Lines

Exclusive footage and soldier testimonies reveal a disturbing pattern within Russian ranks: wounded amputees, including former prisoners, are being ordered back into combat as casualties mount and manpower dwindles.

Jan 30, 2026

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Rohingya Survivors Await Historic ICJ Ruling on Myanmar Genocide Allegations

As hearings conclude at the UN's highest court, Rohingya refugees express cautious hope for a landmark genocide ruling against Myanmar, a decision with potential global legal ramifications.

Jan 30, 2026

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Putin Agrees to Temporary Halt on Kyiv Strikes Following Trump Appeal, as Deep Freeze Grips Ukraine

The Kremlin confirmed Friday that President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a week-long pause in strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, a move initiated by a personal request from U.S. President Donald Trump. The temporary ceasefire, set to expire Sunday, comes amid a brutal cold snap and ahead of a new round of negotiations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Goldman Sachs Lifts Zeta Global Target to $26, Eyes Software M&A Wave on Horizon

Goldman Sachs raises its price target for Zeta Global (ZETA), citing strategic positioning ahead of an expected surge in software sector mergers and acquisitions driven by valuation gaps and synergy potential.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Innodata Secures Key U.S. Missile Defense Agency Contract, Bolstering AI and Data Services Portfolio

Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ: INOD), a data engineering and AI services firm, has been awarded a place on a critical U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract vehicle, positioning it for future task orders in defense technology development and fueling analyst optimism for its 2026 growth trajectory.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Salesforce Secures Major Army AI Contract, Launches Wildfire Tech Venture in Strategic Pivot

Salesforce expands beyond its CRM roots with a landmark $5.6 billion U.S. Army deal and a new joint venture, EMBERPOINT LLC, aiming to apply its AI and cloud platforms to national defense and wildfire response, signaling a major shift into mission-critical public sector infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Internal Rifts and Emigration Threaten Israel's Long-Term Stability, Analysts Warn

A combination of deep political polarization, economic pressures, and a growing brain drain is challenging Israel's viability as a secure and prosperous state, according to experts within and outside the country.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Coordinated Assault on Niamey Airport

The Islamic State group has claimed a surprise attack on the international airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, causing material damage and wounding soldiers, according to a monitoring group. The assault marks the latest in a series of high-profile strikes by the jihadist network in the Sahel nation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Apex Fintech's New AI Toolkit Aims to Democratize Wealth Platform Development, Amid Governance Warnings

Apex Fintech Solutions launches an 'agentic' AI suite designed to let business leaders prototype wealth management features without coding, promising to slash development time. While hailed as a potential game-changer for innovation, industry experts caution that the rush to adopt such tools must be balanced with robust oversight and firm-wide governance to avoid siloed risks and operational pitfalls.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Rare earth power: can Europe ever escape its dependency on China?

Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Precious Metals Rally Stalls: Gold Plunges to $5,100, Silver Tumbles 13% in Sharp Reversal

A blistering rally in gold and silver came to an abrupt halt Friday, with prices tumbling sharply as market volatility surged and analysts warned the historic run may be entering a precarious phase.

Jan 30, 2026

World

TotalEnergies to Resume $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project as Security Improves

After a three-year suspension due to insurgent violence, TotalEnergies and Mozambique have agreed to restart one of Africa's largest natural gas developments, raising hopes for economic transformation amid lingering risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cramer Eyes SanDisk Amid Looming NAND Shortage, Analysts Bullish on Price Surge

As industry analysts warn of a critical NAND wafer shortage in 2026-2027, SanDisk's stock soars. Jim Cramer highlights the memory maker's positioning, with Mizuho and Benchmark raising price targets significantly on expectations of a 330% price spike.

Jan 30, 2026