News from the Islamic world and beyond- Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still waitIsraeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing on first day.
- France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes failNew budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by end of 2026.
- ‘False narrative’: Families challenge Trump’s 75-country US visa suspensionLawsuit argues US administration misuses claims of 'public charge', 'discriminating' against residents of 75 countries.
- UN welcomes reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with EgyptSpokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.
- Pakistan fans endorse boycott of T20 World Cup match against IndiaPakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.
- Trump to slash US tariffs on India from 50 percent to 18 percentDonald Trump had slapped India with a punitive 25% tariff for buying Russian oil on top of a 25% 'reciprocal' tariff.
- As EU tightens borders, Spain legalizes 500,000 migrantsSpain will provide a legal pathway for residency for migrants already living in the country.
- Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait