February 9, 2026

Limited Palestinians Cross Rafah Border as Gaza-Egypt Crossing Reopens Amid Ceasefire

After two days closed, Gaza's Rafah crossing reopened Sunday, letting a small number of Palestinians cross to Egypt. Delays and mistreatment claims surface. Hamas suggests talks on arms and Gaza's future.

February 9, 2026

Out-of-State Drug Peddler Arrests Drop in Karnataka Despite Rise in Narcotic Cases

In Karnataka, arrests of out-of-State drug peddlers fell slightly from 235 in 2024 to 226 in 2025. Meanwhile, narcotic cases surged from 4,158 to 5,834. Bengaluru saw narcotic cases double, but out-of-State peddler arrests dropped, with locals dominating the drug trade, officials say.

February 9, 2026

Ethiopia Demands Eritrea Withdraw Troops and End Rebel Support Immediately

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of military aggression and backing rebel fighters. The Ethiopian foreign minister demanded Eritrea pull back troops from its land and stop aiding rebels. Addis Ababa remains ready for talks if Eritrea respects Ethiopian borders.

February 9, 2026

Christchurch Shooter Brenton Tarrant Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea in Court

Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 in the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, will try to withdraw his guilty plea and appeal his life sentence in New Zealand's Court of Appeal this week.

February 9, 2026

Italy PM Meloni Calls Anti-Olympics Protesters ‘Enemies’ After Violence and Railway Sabotage in Milan

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned anti-Olympics protesters in Milan as ‘enemies of Italy and Italians’ after clashes and railway sabotage disrupted the Winter Games. The IOC also condemned violence linked to the protests, saying such acts have no place at the Olympics.