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Elon Musk appears at White House defending DOGE’s work
The billionaire Trump ally pushes back at criticism over transparency, saying his department's work is 'common sense'.
Netanyahu “looking for excuse [to] restart war” in Gaza
Khaled Elgindy, talks about Trump’s statement that, that, unless Hamas returns all Israeli captives by Feb 15, “all hell
Iran denounces ‘reckless’ Trump remarks on nuclear deal
Iran's envoy to UN Amir Saeid Iravani warns the US that 'any act of aggression will have severe consequences'.
Philippines agency recommends charging VP Sara Duterte over alleged plot
The National Bureau of Investigation calls for a probe into Sara Duterte's comments about having the president killed.
North Korea condemns Trump’s Gaza takeover plan as ‘slaughter, robbery’
North Korea has called for the US to stop 'encroaching upon the dignity and sovereignty' of the Palestinian people.
Why are gold prices soaring amid US President Trump’s tariffs?
Fears of trade wars and geopolitical uncertainty appear to have boosted gold prices.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,084
Here are the key developments on the 1,084th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US schoolteacher Marc Fogel released by Russia, White House says
Fogel, 63, released after US President Donald Trump 'negotiated an exchange', officials say.
China says US naval patrol of Taiwan Strait poses security risk
The US Navy described its patrol as a 'routine' exercise through the international waterway.
‘Screaming because of the pain’: Salman Rushdie recounts stabbing at trial
American-Lebanese Hadi Matar, 23, is accused of attempting to kill The Satanic Verses author in frenzied 2022 attack.
FBI says it has discovered thousands of new files on JFK assassination
Law enforcement agency says about 2,400 newly discovered records are being transferred to archives for declassification.
President Daniel Noboa questions first-round results of Ecuador’s election
The right-wing incumbent is set to face his left-leaning rival, Luisa Gonzalez, in a second round of voting in April.
Real Madrid storm back at Man City in Champions League to control tie
Real Madrid come from behind twice at Manchester City to win 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League tie.
Key takeaways from the meeting with Trump and Jordan’s King Abdullah
The focus of the meeting was Trump's plan that the US take over Gaza and Palestinians be displaced to Jordan and Egypt.
In change in crypto enforcement, SEC and Binance seek pause in lawsuit
Joint motion is first clear effort to retreat from US regulator's prior crypto enforcement under Democratic leadership.
Starbucks sued by US state of Missouri for using DEI policies
Missouri accused Starbucks of tying executive pay to the company's achieving racial and gender-based hiring quotas.
Palestinian father reunites with his lost baby after a year of war
A father was able to reunite with his lost son after a family took him in and ensured his survival during the Gaza war.
US trade partners criticise Trump for 25-percent steel, aluminium tariffs
Allies like Canada called the tariffs 'unacceptable', arguing they weaken economic integration and hurt economies.
Joy in Israel, restrictions in Palestine for released captives, prisoners
In Israel, released captives are welcomed with joy; in Palestine, celebrations are banned.
Can simplifying AI rules in Europe create competition for US and China?
Europe to cut red tape to make artificial intelligence advancements easier.