Today Top News Headlines in World – 5 February 2025 Latest Updates by Vizzve Financial

 Top 30 global news stories as of February 5, 2025:

1. 1.U.S. Declares Intent to 'Take Over' Gaza Strip: President Donald Trump's announcement of the U.S. "taking over" the Gaza Strip has sparked widespread international condemnation. The United Nations and several world leaders have criticized the plan, emphasizing that any forcible transfer from occupied territories breaches international law.

   theguardian.com

1. 2.Trump and Netanyahu Propose Gaza Redevelopment: In a joint press conference, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed transforming Gaza into a "Riviera," suggesting the resettlement of Palestinians to other countries. The plan has been met with mixed reactions globally, with critics arguing it disregards Palestinian rights.

   thetimes.co.uk

1. 3.Sweden Campus Attack Leaves 11 Dead: A tragic attack at a university campus in Örebro, Sweden, resulted in 11 fatalities, including the assailant. Authorities believe the attacker acted alone, but the motive remains under investigation.

   theguardian.com

1. 4.Protests Against Elon Musk's Access to Government Data: Democrats and protesters rallied outside the U.S. Treasury Department, expressing concerns over Elon Musk's "department of government efficiency" (Doge) gaining access to sensitive financial data. The demonstration highlights broader apprehensions about privacy and government transparency.

   theguardian.com

1. 5.Sudan's Omdurman Market Attack: At least 56 people were killed and 158 injured in shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Sabrein Market in Omdurman, Khartoum State, Sudan. The RSF has also been accused of looting ambulances and food supplies in the region.

   en.wikipedia.org

1. 6.China Initiates Antitrust Investigations into U.S. Tech Giants: In response to recent U.S. tariffs, China has launched antitrust investigations targeting companies like Google and Nvidia. This move signifies escalating tensions in the tech sector between the two superpowers.

   arstechnica.com

1. 7.UN Condemns Executions in Sudan: The United Nations has expressed deep alarm over reports of summary executions of civilians in Khartoum North, allegedly carried out by militias allied with Sudan's military government.

   globalissues.org

1. 8.Syria's Political Transition Efforts: The UN Special Envoy for Syria highlighted a shared conviction among Syrians across the political spectrum on the necessity of a successful political transition to ensure the country's future stability.

   globalissues.org

1. 9.Violence in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: Renewed fighting in the mineral-rich eastern region of the DRC has led to significant civilian displacement and heightened humanitarian concerns.

   globalissues.org

1. 10.Haiti's Human Rights Crisis: A UN report indicates that gang violence in Haiti continues to have a devastating impact on the population, with increasing human rights violations recorded in recent months.

   globalissues.org

1. 11.Syria's Manbij Car Bomb Attack: A deadly car bomb attack in the Syrian city of Manbij resulted in 20 fatalities, mostly women, and left many others critically injured. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region.

   globalissues.org

1. 12.Marian Anderson's Legacy Celebrated: The United Nations commemorated the contributions of Marian Anderson, a celebrated 20th-century singer who performed in the UN's General Assembly Hall and served as a U.S. delegate, highlighting her role in music and diplomacy.

   globalissues.org

1. 13.Global Observance of World Cancer Day: Nations worldwide marked World Cancer Day, emphasizing the importance of research, early detection, and treatment in combating the disease.

   globalissues.org

1. 14.El Salvador Offers to House Deported Criminals: El Salvador has proposed accommodating criminals deported from the U.S., aiming to address regional security concerns and strengthen bilateral relations.

   wsj.com

1. 15.U.S. Government Websites Go Offline: Several U.S. government websites have unexpectedly gone offline, raising concerns about data accessibility and transparency. The reasons for the outages remain unclear.

   wired.com

1. 16.South Sudan's Fragile Peace Agreement: As South Sudan's peace agreement approaches its expiration in February 2025, there are rising concerns about potential escalations in violence and instability, which could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.

   rescue.org

1. 17.Burkina Faso's Humanitarian Challenges: Civilians in Burkina Faso are facing severe violence from armed groups, with increasing attacks on aid workers hindering the delivery of essential humanitarian support.

   rescue.org

1. 18.Ukraine's Civilian Casualties Rise: UNICEF has expressed deep alarm over relentless attacks on populated areas in Ukraine, leading to a devastating impact on children and escalating civilian casualties.

   globalissues.org

1. 19.Iran's Nuclear Program Under Scrutiny: The international community continues to monitor Iran's nuclear activities closely, with diplomatic efforts underway to prevent the development of nuclear weapons.

1. 20.Global Economic Outlook Amid Trade Tensions: Ongoing trade disputes, particularly between the U.S. and China, are contributing to economic uncertainties, affecting global markets and supply chains.

1. 21.Climate Change Intensifies Natural Disasters: Recent reports indicate an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters worldwide, attributed to the accelerating impacts of climate change.

1. 22.Advancements in Renewable Energy Adoption: Countries are making significant strides in adopting renewable energy sources, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.