Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza
Israel announced on Sunday that it would cut off electricity supplies to Gaza. The decision comes after cutting off all supplies of goods to the Palestinian territory devastated by the humanitarian crisis last week.
Israel last week cut off all aid to the territory of more than two million people, seeking to pressure the militant group to accept an extension of the first phase of a ceasefire between them. That phase ended last weekend. Israel wants Hamas to release half of its remaining hostages in exchange for a promise to negotiate a long-term ceasefire.
Mark Carney to become Canada's next prime minister
Mark Carney will become Canada's next prime minister, after the ruling Liberal Party chose him as leader on Sunday to replace Justin Trudeau.
Trudeau resigned as prime minister on January 6 as domestic problems mounted, reducing his popularity at home. He had vowed to stay in power until his party chose a new leader to replace him.
The Canadian leader came under internal pressure after the party lost confidence in him, reducing his credibility with citizens.
Pope Francis' health improving
Pope Francis is showing improvement, responding positively to treatment after three weeks of hospitalization.
Also, a statement from the Vatican press office said the Pope was showing "positive response to therapy" and a "slight and gradual improvement" after episodes of severe respiratory failure he had on Monday.
According to the Vatican, the improvement is related to better functioning of gas exchange in the lungs and oxygenation of the blood. However, the risk of another respiratory crisis still exists.
US: "Ukraine is ready to move forward with ceasefire request"
The Trump administration believes Ukraine's leadership is "ready to move forward" with the US request for a ceasefire process with Russia, according to a senior US State Department official.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz will arrive in Saudi Arabia for Tuesday's talks with their Ukrainian counterparts.
US President Donald Trump has increased pressure on his Ukrainian counterpart to accept demands for a quick ceasefire with Moscow - but without any security guarantees from the US.
