Amid growing unease among European leaders regarding efforts to broker a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, the EU’s top diplomat has expressed skepticism about Vladimir Putin’s genuine desire for peace. President Trump recently mentioned “very good talks with Russia” but offered no specifics on progress toward ending the conflict. Some NATO members and long-standing […]
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Mexico Extradites Caro Quintero, Dozens of Other Cartel Figures to US
Mexico has extradited a group of high-ranking cartel leaders and members to the United States, including Rafael Caro Quintero. Caro Quintero is a former leader of the Guadalajara cartel and was involved in the 1985 kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. Miguel and Omar Morales, founders of Los Zetas (also known as […]
UN Human Rights Council Censored American Speaker for ‘Disrespectful Language’
FIRST ON FOX — The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) stopped a video presentation mid-stream when the speaker brought up Ariel and Kfir Bibas. The incident occurred during an “Interactive Dialogue” while the UNHRC was reviewing U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk’s report on “the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory […]
Vatican: Pope Francis Improving with Oxygen Therapy
The Pope’s condition is reportedly “improving,” according to the Vatican, as he undergoes high-flow oxygen and ventimask therapy. The Vatican stated that due to the complexity of the Pope’s condition, several more days of stability are needed to assess the long-term outlook. The 88-year-old Pope was admitted to the hospital on February 14 with respiratory […]
American Woman, 37, Missing After Jet Skiing Incident in Thailand: Report
A 37-year-old American woman is missing after a jet ski outing near Phuket, Thailand, on Thursday. Nina Ng was reported missing when she didn’t return her rented jet ski on time, according to Saranuwat Nasok, the rental operator, who spoke with Asia Pacific Press. Nasok stated, “I found the jet ski parked less than a […]
Police: Suspected Ramming Attack in Israel Injures Nine
At least nine individuals were injured in what police suspect was a ramming attack on Thursday. Among the injured is a 17-year-old girl in critical condition. The incident occurred at a bus station at Karkur Junction on Route 65 in northern Israel. The driver was also injured and subsequently “neutralized” at the scene, according to […]
Vatican: Pope Francis’ kidney issue improves, pneumonia battle sees progress
The Vatican reported that Pope Francis, 88, spent a peaceful night and was resting on Thursday morning, noting further slight improvement in his condition as he continues to battle double pneumonia. Francis has been at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for almost two weeks due to the illness. According to officials, he was in good spirits, ate […]
American Tourist in Paris Accused of Throwing Newborn from Hotel Window; Gap Year Program Expresses Shock
A young American woman has been arrested in Paris for allegedly throwing a newborn baby out of a hotel window, resulting in the infant’s death. The incident involving the 18-year-old occurred early Monday morning at an Ibis Styles hotel, according to Le Parisien. Sources indicate the woman was part of a group of young people […]
Starmer Faces Domestic Pressure While Navigating Trump Meeting
As U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday, he faces the challenge of maintaining a delicate balance, striving to preserve his political standing while also nurturing the crucial alliance between London and Washington. However, Starmer’s domestic challenges extend beyond the complex international landscape, as his approval ratings have […]
Red Cross Receives Remains of 4 Slain Hostages in Israel-Hamas Swap
As part of the ongoing cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, the Red Cross received the bodies of four hostages who had died while in Hamas custody on Thursday. An Israeli security source confirmed the exchange, which occurred within the Gaza Strip. Egyptian mediators played a role in transferring the caskets, which are now undergoing identification […]
UN Watchdog: Iran Possesses Enough Enriched Uranium for Potential Construction of Six Nuclear Bombs
JERUSALEM: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a U.N. body, reported Wednesday that Iran has significantly increased its production of uranium enriched to levels that could be used to create six nuclear weapons. The IAEA also emphasized that Tehran has failed to address unresolved concerns regarding its nuclear program. According to a Reuters report cited […]
Serbian President Blames Fatigue for Erroneous Vote Against Russia on Ukraine Resolution
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attributed his backing of a U.N. General Assembly resolution condemning Russia for the conflict in Ukraine to fatigue and being “overwhelmed.” Vucic stated he intended for Serbia to abstain, joining the 65 nations that did not support the resolution, which identified Moscow as the aggressor and demanded the immediate and unconditional […]
Sudan Military Plane Crash: Death Toll Climbs to 46
Officials have reported that the death toll from the Sudanese military plane crash in Omdurman has climbed to at least 46, including women and children. This marks one of the deadliest aviation incidents in the country in the last two decades. The Antonov plane crashed on Tuesday in a populated area of Omdurman, also leaving […]
Netanyahu: Hamas to Return Bodies of 4 Dead Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office announced Wednesday that Hamas is expected to return the bodies of four deceased hostages. The terror group is expected to hand over the remains without any “ceremonies,” according to the Prime Minister’s office. Hamas faced widespread condemnation last week after staging a ceremony with the coffins of four dead hostages: […]
Pope’s Condition Improves Slightly, ‘Mild Renal Failure’ Recurs: Vatican Update
The Vatican stated on Wednesday that Pope Francis has shown a “slight” improvement in the last 24 hours, but his condition remains critical. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized in Rome for almost two weeks, and his prognosis is still undisclosed. He resumed some work activities earlier in the week, and Wednesday’s update indicated he […]
Romanian Far-Right Presidential Hopeful Detained After Vance Criticizes European Election Practices
Calin Georgescu, a far-right populist who previously won the first round of Romania’s presidential election that was later annulled, was detained for questioning by leading prosecutors on Wednesday. His team announced on Facebook that Georgescu was stopped while driving to submit his new presidential candidacy and “taken in for questioning at the General Prosecutor’s Office.” […]
Nurse Facing Charges After Allegedly Refusing to Treat Israelis
A nurse is facing federal charges after allegedly stating she would refuse treatment to Israeli patients. Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, was arrested on Tuesday following online video comments made earlier this month, according to the Associated Press. Abu Lebdeh and another nurse, Ahmed Rashid Nadir, were suspended from Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital near Sydney on February 12. […]
Taiwan Responds to China’s Unannounced Live-Fire Drills with Military Deployment
Following unannounced live-fire exercises by China a mere 40 nautical miles from Taiwan’s coast, Taiwan deployed its navy, land forces, and air force on Wednesday. Taiwan asserts it was only notified of the drills after they had commenced, when Taiwanese ships received warnings to avoid the area, which is situated off the coast of Kaohsiung. […]
Hamas to Exchange Bodies of 4 Dead Israeli Hostages for Release of Palestinian Prisoners
With the initial ceasefire nearing its end, Hamas has reportedly agreed to release the remains of four deceased Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Israel previously delayed the release of approximately 600 Palestinian prisoners in response to celebratory events surrounding the release of hostages by Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin […]
Analysts Support Trump’s USAID Cuts in Africa, Argue Trade Growth Would Better Serve Continent’s Poor
JOHANNESBURG: Key analysts have told Digital that increased trade with the U.S., rather than aid, is crucial for Africa’s future. Frans Cronje, an advisor for the Yorktown Foundation for Freedom, stated to Digital that U.S. trade dollars exchanged with Africa far outweigh aid dollars granted. While USAID reportedly spent $11 billion in Africa in 2024, […]