As people return to Gaza City and their ruined homes, they're facing new challenges after the ceasefire - a lack of sanitation and basic amenities. That means being there is still unsafe.

China imposes new tariffs on US goods in response to Trump's trade policies, targeting coal, gas, crude oil, and vehicles. It also files a WTO lawsuit, sanctions US firms, restricts rare earth exports and probes Google. Washington plans more tariffs and tighter rules on Chinese imports. The dispute, driven by trade deficits and fentanyl concerns, signals a prolonged economic confrontation.

Hundreds of Congolese who were killed during fighting in Goma are being buried in mass graves. The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group took control of the city last Monday. The UN says at least 900 people were killed and many others were injured.

Hundreds of Syrian entrepreneurs and technology experts have gathered in Syria's capital. The event is part of efforts to exchange knowledge and create jobs for young Syrians, as they try to rebuild their country after the fall of Bashar al Assad.

The bombs may have stopped falling on Gaza, but the death toll is continuing to rise. Palestinians returning to the north of the strip are finding the remains of missing loved ones under the rubble. More than 14,000 missing are now presumed dead, bringing the total death toll to just under 62,000. And families are searching for them—with little more than shovels and their bare hands.

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza to find their homes reduced to rubble. Large-scale Israeli attacks may have stopped for now, but children in Gaza City are facing a new threat. And it’s one that doctors are struggling to combat.

Lebanon says it’s been informed by the US that Israeli troops will leave villages along the border to comply with the withdrawal deadline. But soldiers will remain stationed in strategic positions. just inside Lebanon. The Lebanese government has rejected the decision.

There have been tense exchanges over free speech and the future of Ukraine on the first day of the Munich Security Conference. US Vice President JD Vance accused European nations of limiting debate - allegations that have been angrily rejected.

Syria’s Interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa is in Turkiye’s capital, Ankara, for critical discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders focused on Syria’s economic challenges and security concerns. One key issue was Ankara’s demand for Kurdish fighters, especially those along Syria’s border, to lay down their arms. However, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), supported by Washington, have rejected these demands, creating tension between Turkiye and the SDF.

China’s annual post-holiday migration is underway, with 300 million migrant workers returning to their jobs across the country. Many endure long journeys, traveling by train, bus, and car to resume work after spending time with family. This year, their return comes amid growing economic uncertainty, as US tariffs on Chinese goods take effect, raising concerns about job security and wages.