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17 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Trump's team heads to Saudi for Russia-Ukraine talks without Ukraine

A high-level United States delegation, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, is on its way to Saudi Arabia.

17 Feb 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

Rubio says Hamas must be eradicated amid fragile Gaza truce  

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has supported Israel's war aims in the Gaza Strip, saying Hamas "must be eradicated."

16 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Macron calls emergency meeting to discuss Trump's actions: Report

According to reports, French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting of European leaders to address the recent actions of United States President Donald Trump.

16 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Trump's immigration crackdown: Impact on US visa wait times

President Donald Trump's latest executive order, "Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats," will tighten visa regulations.

16 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

US federal agencies begin mass layoffs amid chaos

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the federal workforce, the Trump administration, along with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has begun sweeping layoffs across federal agencies.

16 Feb 2025

Cape Town

World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa

Muhsin Hendricks, the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead near Gqeberha, South Africa.

16 Feb 2025

Austria

Syrian man kills teen, injures 4 in Austria

A 23-year-old Syrian man, who legally resides in Austria, went on a knife rampage, attacking five people in Villach on Saturday.

16 Feb 2025

Ukraine

Ukraine rejects US's demand for half of its mineral resources

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected an offer from the Trump administration, which asked for half of Ukraine's mineral resources in a closed-door meeting.

16 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Musk-led DOGE scraps $21M funding for increasing India's voter turnout

Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has canceled a $21 million funding initiative to increase voter turnout in India.

16 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Elon Musk yet to disclose finances, potential conflicts of interest

Elon Musk, recently appointed by President Donald Trump to spearhead a cost-cutting initiative, has yet to publicly file an ethics form revealing his finances and potential conflicts of interest.

16 Feb 2025

Australia

Australia imposes 2-year ban on foreigners buying existing homes

The Australian government has announced a two-year ban on foreign investors buying existing homes in the country.

16 Feb 2025

Bill Clinton

Meghan, Harry's charity donated $600k to Democrat-linked causes: Report

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation has reportedly funneled more than $600,000 toward causes linked to the Democratic Party.

16 Feb 2025

Iran

Iran, Lebanon FMs working to resolve flight cancelations

Iran and Lebanon are working together to resolve the cancelation of two flights from Tehran to Beirut.

16 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Israel begins releasing hundreds of Palestinians after Hamas hostage swap

As part of a ceasefire deal, Israeli forces have begun releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

15 Feb 2025

Europe

Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for creation of 'Armed Forces of Europe'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for an "Armed Forces of Europe" at the Munich Security Conference.

15 Feb 2025

Hamas

3 Israeli hostages released in Gaza, Israel frees 369 Palestinians

Three Israeli hostages were released in Gaza on Saturday under a prisoner exchange deal.

15 Feb 2025

China

UK lawyers for Hong Kong activist targeted by Chinese state

Lawyers in the United Kingdom, representing Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, have been targeted in a coordinated campaign of intimidation.

15 Feb 2025

Canada

WWF accused of supporting polar bear fur trade

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a popular wildlife charity, is being accused of backing the polar bear fur trade while it uses polar bear images for its fundraising campaigns.

15 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Trump announces plan to impose auto tariffs by April 2

US President Donald Trump has announced his plans to impose tariffs on imported automobiles around April 2.

15 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Musk's 13th child 5 months old; who is mother

Conservative author and columnist Ashley St. Clair has publicly revealed she gave birth to a child fathered by Elon Musk five months ago.

15 Feb 2025

New York City

'Grateful for support': Luigi Mangione's 1st public statement since arrest

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has released his first public statement since his arrest.

15 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Trump, Musk's federal layoffs: Nearly 10,000 workers fired

In a major step to cut down on bureaucracy, President Donald Trump and his advisor Elon Musk have kicked off a wave of layoffs affecting more than 9,500 federal workers.

14 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Trump approves Tahawwur Rana's extradition; but what took so long

US President Donald Trump has approved the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana to India.

14 Feb 2025

Asteroid

China recruits for 'planetary defense force' amid asteroid impact fears

In light of the threat of an asteroid collision in 2032, China has launched a recruitment campaign for a "planetary defense force."

14 Feb 2025

Bill Gates

Trump appoints Usha Vance as trustee of Kennedy Center

United States President Donald Trump has appointed Vice President JD Vance's wife, Usha Vance, as a trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

14 Feb 2025

Ukraine

Russian drone attack hits Chernobyl nuclear plant

A Russian drone, equipped with a high-explosive warhead, hit the protective shelter over Chernobyl's destroyed reactor close to Ukraine's border with Belarus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Friday.

14 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Trump eyeing $1 trillion in revenue from reciprocal tariffs 

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose "reciprocal tariffs" on international trade, in a bid to reportedly generate $1 trillion in revenue.

14 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Trump administration cancels $400M armored Tesla purchase plan: Here's why

The Donald Trump administration has scrapped plans to award a $400 million contract for armored Tesla vehicles, according to a public State Department document.

14 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

'Can't understand a word': Trump skips Indian reporter's question 

United States President Donald Trump skipped a question by an Indian reporter during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.

14 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

'He's tougher, better': Trump praises PM Modi's negotiation skills

United States President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's negotiation skills, calling him a "tougher" and "better" negotiator.

14 Feb 2025

Ohio

Ohio bill plans to criminalize ejaculating without intent to conceive 

Lawmakers in Ohio and Mississippi have introduced a draft bill that aims to make it a crime to ejaculate without the intent to conceive.

14 Feb 2025

China

'Not neutral, we stand for peace': Modi on Russia-Ukraine war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with United States President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, said India is not neutral in conflicts.

14 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Explained: PM Modi's 'MAGA+MIGA=MEGA' equation to India-US ties 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that like US President Donald Trump's motto, Make America Great Again (MAGA), the people of India are also moving toward development with the determination of Viksit Bharat 2047.

14 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

'Fully prepared to bring back illegal migrants': Modi in US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced India's willingness to bring back its citizens illegally residing in the United States.

14 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

'5th gen jets, Mission 500, LAC': Takeaways from Modi-Trump meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump met for a high-stakes meeting at the White House on Friday.

14 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, targeting allies and adversaries 

United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a new "reciprocal tariffs" policy, aimed at both allies and adversaries.

13 Feb 2025

Hamas

Hamas agrees to release hostages as planned fearing ceasefire collapse  

Hamas has announced that it will release Israeli hostages as scheduled after "positive" negotiations with mediators following a brief disagreement with Israel over the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

13 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

Why Blair House—where Modi is staying—dubbed world's most exclusive hotel 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Washington, DC on Thursday for a two-day visit on the invitation of US President Donald Trump.

13 Feb 2025

Alaska

Canadian breeder allows donors to feed rats named after exes 

In a one-of-a-kind fundraising effort, animal shelters and zoos across North America are giving people a chance to name dead rats after their exes/enemies.

13 Feb 2025

Bihar

What gifts did Modi give Emmanuel Macron, JD Vance's families?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently wrapped up a two-day visit to France, where he discussed several bilateral and global issues with French President Emmanuel Macron.