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The Trump administration unveiled a new crackdown Friday on journalists at the Pentagon, saying it will require them to pledge they won't gather any information -- even unclassified -- that hasn't been expressly authorized for release, and will revoke the press credentials of those who do not obey.

"I have a clear message to those leaders who recognise a Palestinian state after the horrific massacre on October 7 -- you are handing a huge reward to terror," Netanyahu said in a video statement, as quoted by The Times of Israel.

At least 39 people have lost their lives across different provinces in the country as Afghanistan battles heavy rains and snowfall, Khaama Press reported on Monday.

The Haiti government declared a state of emergency on Sunday after thousands of prisoners escaped from its largest prison, Haiti's National Penitentiary, during a surge of gang violence that has upended the Caribbean nation for months, reported CNN.

Thursday evening the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) facilitated the airdropping of more than 80 aid packages, including food, to residents of the Gaza Strip. The aid was provided by by five different countries.

The prestigious ranking, held annually as part of the "World's Best Awards," is based on votes from hundreds of thousands of travelers from around the world, and examines cities according to criteria such as cultural sites, culinary experiences, hospitality experience, personal safety, and more. Jerusalem - one of the most complex, historic, and fascinating cities in the world - won an honorable third place, and Tel Aviv, one of the vibrant, open, and modern cities, was ranked fifth.