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Trump: 'Board of Peace' backers pledge $5 Billion for Gaza US President Donald Trump said the Board of Peace’s member states have committed billions of dollars to Gaza’s reconstruction, as well as thousands of personnel to a UN-authorized stabilization force. Europe looks to shore up own defenses amid US uncertainty NATO remains a vital security umbrella for Europe, but self-reliance and mutual defense was a recurring theme for the continent's leaders during the annual Munich Security Conference. Israeli government approves new West Bank land policy The move, which eases land purchases for Israeli settlers anywhere in the occupied West Bank, has sparked international criticism. The Palestinian Authority describes it as de facto annexation. MSC: With Iran in crisis, is Europe just a spectator? At this year's Munich Security Conference, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has urged European leaders to help Iranians topple the Iranian regime. But does Europe have any leverage to deliver on this? Marco Rubio visits Trump allies in Eastern Europe The US Secretary of State is on a two-day trip to Slovakia and Hungary, whose leaders have close ties with Trump. Both countries are being courted to cut their reliance on Russia for energy in favor of US alternatives. Prague exhibition documents Slovak National Gallery decline A Prague exhibition called "Free National Gallery — Description of a Struggle" details the political dispute over culture in neighboring Slovakia under Robert Fico. It carries an implicit warning for Czech culture, too. Australia to spend $2.8 billion on new nuclear subs facility Australia has announced the initial funding to build a new submarine construction yard in Osborne under the AUKUS security pact. Nigeria: Dozens killed in attacks on 3 villages A group of gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria in a dawn raid. At least 30 people have died and several are reportedly missing. France assembles magistrate team to examine 'Epstein files' A team of magistrates will search the so-called "Epstein files" to identify any further possible offences. The case of French modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is to be thoroughly re-examined. Nigeria's Argungu Fishing Festival back after 6 years Thousands of local fishermen were making waves again at the UNESCO-listed fishing festival in Kebbi state. The annual event has not been held for the past 6 years due to regional insecurity. Burglars ransack safe-deposit boxes in German bank heist Police said they had not identified the perpetrators or established what was stolen. Emergency workers found an unknown liquid on the doors of the bank but said it did not pose a health risk.