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Trump says Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations Trump's announcement comes as the arts venue faces a series of event cancellations after Trump launched a forceful takeover of the center and added his name to its facade. How far will China go to back Iran if the US strikes? As tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, China’s role is under growing scrutiny. How far would Beijing go to support Iran — and where are the limits if conflict broke out with the US? Tens of thousands back Czech president amid cabinet dispute A large rally in Prague showed support for Czech President Petr Pavel, who accused the country's top diplomat of blackmail. The row centers on Pavel's refusal to appoint a controversial candidate as environment minister. India sets record budget for infrastructure, defense India's defense boost was expected following the four-day conflict with Pakistan last May. The budget also highlights plans for seven high-speed rail corridors and rare earth corridors. Turkey's textile industry in crisis Shuttered factories and lost jobs: Turkey's textile industry is fighting for its life. Exports are dwindling as China and Bangladesh conquer EU markets. Those affected say they don't have much hope for the future. Trilateral Ukraine peace talks delayed after US, Russia meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the dates for the next US-Ukraine-Russia talks are set for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, 15 Ukrainian miners were ⁠killed in a Russian drone strike on a bus. Pakistan: 145 militants killed after suicide and gun attacks The series of coordinated attacks across Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province also left at least 31 civilians and 17 security personnel dead. Gaza: Israel partially reopens Gaza crossing in second phase of ceasefire Israel said it was carrying out a "pilot" run of the Rafah crossing and planned to permit more Palestinians to cross the border with Egypt starting on Monday. Philippines: Are terror laws being used to silence critics? Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio's conviction on terror-financing charges has raised concerns over press freedoms in the Philippines, where activists warn that anti-terror laws are being wielded to clamp down on dissent. Epstein files: UK PM Starmer says ex-prince Andrew should testify in US A new batch of Epstein files has ratcheted up the heat on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over his links with the pedophile financier. Now, the British PM says the former prince should testify in the US Congress. Belarus: Snow and cold used to torture political prisoners Former political prisoners tell DW that winter in Belarus prisons is brutal during cold, snowy winters like this one — because snow and freezing temperatures are used by guards to torment them. Israeli strikes kill more than 30 Palestinians in Gaza A wave of strikes hit different locations across Gaza, including apartments and tents, a day before the Rafah border is set to reopen. Goma under rebel control: Life in the shadow of violence One year after M23 rebels captured Goma, residents of the city in the Democratic Republic of Congo are looking for ways to cope with the trauma.