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24 Feb 2025
HamasHamas halts ceasefire talks until 620 Palestinians freed by Israel
Hamas has announced a suspension of ceasefire talks with Israel until the promised release of Palestinian prisoners is completed.
24 Feb 2025
New DelhiDelhi-bound American Airlines flight diverted to Rome after bomb threat
An American Airlines flight headed to New Delhi from New York's John F Kennedy International Airport was suddenly diverted to Rome on Sunday afternoon after a bomb threat.
24 Feb 2025
Elon MuskTrump administration fires 2,000 USAID workers, puts thousands on leave
The Donald Trump administration has announced the termination of 2,000 positions at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
23 Feb 2025
Pope FrancisPope Francis sends message from hospital, Vatican gives health update
Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis, has sent a message of gratitude from his hospital bed.
23 Feb 2025
Elon MuskIgnore Musk's work review mail: Kash Patel tells FBI employees
FBI Director Kash Patel has asked the bureau's employees to ignore a recent work review email announced by Elon Musk.
23 Feb 2025
BangladeshPakistan and Bangladesh resume direct trade after 54 years
For the first time since their separation in 1971, Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct trade.
23 Feb 2025
HoliPakistan: University issues notice to Hindu students for Holi celebrations
The Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi, Pakistan has faced criticism for serving a show-cause notice to its Hindu students who celebrated the festival of Holi on campus.
23 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump seeks compensation from Ukraine for US aid
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he intends to recover money from the billions of dollars in aid given to Ukraine amid its war with Russia.
23 Feb 2025
Elon Musk'Justify work or lose job': Musk warns US government staff
Elon Musk, an advisor to President Donald Trump and executive of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has warned all US federal employees. He said they have to justify their work or lose their jobs.
23 Feb 2025
Climate ChangeUS suspends scholarship for students at historically Black colleges
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended the 1890 Scholars Program, a federal program to support students from underserved and rural areas at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
23 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpFBI chief Kash Patel to be named ATF acting director
Kash Patel, the newly confirmed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director, is reportedly poised to become the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
23 Feb 2025
Pope FrancisPope Francis's health deteriorates, remains in critical condition
Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long asthmatic respiratory crisis, the Vatican has said.
23 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu delays Palestinian prisoners' release over 'humiliating ceremonies'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a delay in the release of Palestinian prisoners, a key component of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
23 Feb 2025
Sam Altman'Never felt such love': OpenAI's Sam Altman welcomes first child
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has welcomed his first child into the world.
23 Feb 2025
BangladeshTrump questions alleged USAID funding to India again
United States President Donald Trump has once again questioned the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) decision to give $18 million in funding to help with India's elections.
22 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuHamas releases 5 Israeli hostages under fragile ceasefire
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has released five of six Israeli hostages who were slated to be released on Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel.
22 Feb 2025
Salman RushdieSalman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 32 years in prison
Hadi Matar, the man convicted for attempting to murder renowned author Salman Rushdie, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison.
22 Feb 2025
PhilippinesPope Francis hospitalized with double pneumonia, not 'out of danger'
Pope Francis, 88, is currently fighting pneumonia in both lungs at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
22 Feb 2025
Federal Bureau of InvestigationWho's Adam Schiff, whose remarks on Kash Patel angered Musk
United States Senator Adam Schiff has been making headlines lately for his vocal opposition to Kash Patel's appointment as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director.
22 Feb 2025
SpaceXUS may cut Ukraine's access to Starlink over minerals: Report
Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starlink internet service may be at risk due to a disagreement over critical minerals with the United States.
22 Feb 2025
Antonio GuterresHamas returns Shiri Bibas's remains after body mix-up
The Palestinian group Hamas has returned the remains of Israeli captive Shiri Bibas to her family after an initial misidentification incident.
22 Feb 2025
BangladeshTrump questions $21M USAID fund for 'voter turnout' in India
United States President Donald Trump has publicly slammed the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) decision to spend $21 million on voter turnout in India. The funding has since been scrapped by his administration.
22 Feb 2025
CanadaIndian-origin Ruby Dhalla disqualified from Canada PM race
Ruby Dhalla, an Indo-Canadian politician, has been disqualified from the leadership race of Canada's Liberal Party. This decision effectively ends her bid to become the country's next prime minister.
22 Feb 2025
COVID-19New bat coronavirus found in China can infect humans: Study
Chinese scientists have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that could infect humans.
22 Feb 2025
ChinaIran threatens to 'raze Tel Aviv to ground,' Israel responds
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point after a tit-for-tat exchange of threats between Iran and Israel.
22 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpWho is Alexis Wilkins? FBI director Kash Patel's girlfriend
Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday in the presence of his family and girlfriend.
22 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump fires Joint Chiefs chairman amid Pentagon shakeup
In a major shakeup, President Donald Trump has sacked the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Q Brown Jr, as part of a larger restructuring in the Department of Defense.
22 Feb 2025
CanadaNew FBI Director Kash Patel's family hails from Gujarat village
Indian-American Kash Patel has been confirmed by the United States Senate as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
22 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpIndian-American Kash Patel sworn in as 9th FBI director
Indian-American Kash Patel has been sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
21 Feb 2025
CanadaWhy Palestinian families are suing the Canadian government
Palestinian families in Canada have sued the Canadian government for alleged inefficiencies in a special visa program.
21 Feb 2025
Indira GandhiNephew of Indira Gandhi's assassin sentenced in New Zealand
Baltej Singh, the nephew of Satwant Singh who assassinated former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison by the High Court of Auckland, New Zealand.
21 Feb 2025
ChinaJaishankar meets Chinese foreign minister in Johannesburg
India's Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Johannesburg on Friday.
21 Feb 2025
Islamabad'We have lost our credibility': Pakistan FM Aurangzeb
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has acknowledged that the country is facing a credibility crisis, which is obstructing its negotiations with international lenders.
21 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpMusk's son caught wiping nose on Resolute Desk—Trump orders cleanup
US President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of the historic Resolute Desk from the Oval Office for refurbishment after an unusual incident got caught on live television.
21 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk waves chainsaw on stage, touting cuts to government spending
SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed up at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday, waving a chainsaw in the air, suggesting openness to auditing the Federal Reserve, and accusing Democrats of "treason."
21 Feb 2025
Egypt'Not Bibas mother': Israel accuses Hamas of returning different body
The Israeli military has confirmed the identities of two children, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, whose remains were returned from Gaza.
21 Feb 2025
BRICS'Haven't heard from them': Trump claims BRICS broke up
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) bloc "broke up" after he threatened to impose 150% tariffs.
21 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'Will hunt...America's enemies down': New FBI chief Kash Patel's 'warning'
Kash Patel was confirmed as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by a narrow Senate vote on Thursday.
21 Feb 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu3 buses explode in Israel in suspected mass bombing attempt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a major crackdown on terrorist hubs in the West Bank.
20 Feb 2025
Texas11-year-old girl kills self after bullies threaten to deport parents
An 11-year-old girl from Gainesville, Texas, died by suicide after allegedly being bullied over her family's immigration status.
