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Jan 31, 2025

Nissan delays merger plans with Honda, new timeline announced

Nissan Motor will aim to announce the direction of its possible integration with Honda Motor by mid-February, a company spokesperson said on Friday.

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Reuters
Jan 31, 2025

Gold prices climb to record high as US tariff threats spur demand

Gold prices hit a record high on Friday and were set for a fifth consecutive weekly gain, as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal due to heightened US tariff concerns.

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Reuters
Jan 31, 2025

Oil prices edge higher as US considers tariffs on top oil exporters

Oil prices rose on Friday as markets weigh the threat of tariffs by US President Donald Trump on Mexico and Canada, the two largest crude exporters to the US, that could take effect this weekend.

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Reuters
Jan 31, 2025

No clear reason yet for Washington plane crash that killed 67

President Donald Trump, without providing evidence, said that federal diversity efforts could have been a factor.

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DW
Jan 31, 2025

Iran, Afghanistan increase cooperation on migration

Iran’s ambassador to the UN stated there were “more than 6 million Afghans in Iran,” who were putting a strain on the country’s limited resources.

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Web Desk
Jan 31, 2025

Trump envoy, Steve Witkoff’s remarks may be closest admission of Israel’s atrocities

Gaza was completely decimated by unbridled Israeli airstrikes, which have killed an estimated 47,000 Palestinians, among them 15,000 children.

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Web Desk
Jan 31, 2025

Hamas confirms death of military command, Mohammad Deif, 6 months later

Deif was targeted by Israeli forces on July 13, 2024 in al-Mawasi, Rafah, Gaza strip. He was the head of the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades.

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Reuters
Jan 31, 2025

Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay over chaotic hostage handover

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Reuters
Jan 31, 2025

UN chief calls evacuation of 2,500 children from Gaza for medical care

He demanded a guarantee that they would be returned unharmed to their families later.

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Reuters
Jan 31, 2025

Congo losses expose limit of South Africa’s diplomatic ambitions

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government has challenged US hegemony, taken a strong stand against Israel’s actions in Gaza and is intent on defending the interests of developing nations.