Four Israeli Hostages Released in Gaza Swap Deal as Ceasefire Holds

Four female Israeli soldiers, who had been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, are released by Hamas militants as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, January 25, 2025

JERUSALEM/CAIRO/GAZA, Jan 25 — In a significant development aimed at stabilizing the ongoing ceasefire, the Palestinian group Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday. In return, approximately 200 Palestinian prisoners were freed, marking the second phase of a prisoner swap agreement tied to the truce efforts in Gaza. The hostages, identified as Karina Ariev, … Read more

Hamas to Release Four Israeli Soldiers in Second Hostage Swap

A combination picture shows Israeli hostages Karina Ariev, Naama Levy, Daniela Gilboa and Liri Albag

JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Jan 25 – In a significant development aimed at easing tensions, the Palestinian group Hamas is set to release four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday. This move is part of a broader ceasefire agreement designed to end over a year of conflict in Gaza. The agreement outlines a prisoner exchange, with Hamas agreeing to … Read more

Trump Plans Visit to LA Wildfire Zones While Advocating Federal Aid Conditions

Los Angeles Fire

JANUARY 24 – President Donald Trump is set to visit areas in Los Angeles devastated by wildfires as part of his Friday itinerary. This visit comes against the backdrop of a heated debate with California Governor Gavin Newsom over the state’s disaster response and the allocation of federal assistance. The president’s trip follows his recent … Read more

Samsung Showcases AI-Powered Galaxy S25 with Qualcomm Chips and Sleek Edge Design

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 winter event

SEOUL/SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 23 — Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest Galaxy S25 smartphones in California, marking a bold push into the U.S. market with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities powered by Qualcomm chips and Google’s AI engine. The announcement also teased the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge, a slimmer variant set to launch later this year, … Read more

Trump Escalates Aggressive Tariff Threats Against EU and China

President & European Union and China

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 – President Donald Trump reiterated his intent to impose tariffs on the European Union and China, reigniting trade tensions. Speaking at the White House, Trump suggested a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports, linking the measure to the ongoing issue of fentanyl trafficking through Mexico and Canada. The president’s remarks came shortly … Read more

White House Orders Government DEI Employees to Be Placed on Leave: A Significant Shift in Diversity Policies

White House Orders

WASHINGTON, JAN 21 – The White House recently took a bold step by ordering the suspension of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, marking a significant shift in U.S. governmental policies regarding workplace diversity. In a series of executive orders, the administration has instructed that government DEI employees be placed on paid leave … Read more

Trump Announces U.S. Exit from the World Health Organization

Trump orders US exit from the World Health Organization

NEW YORK, JAN 20 – President Donald Trump announced that the United States would officially withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). Citing alleged mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns over the organization’s governance, Trump signed an executive order to initiate the country’s departure from the global health agency. This decision, which follows a history … Read more

Trump’s First Day in Office: A Closer Look at His Executive Orders and Priorities

President Trump signs executive order

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump wasted no time setting his agenda into motion on his first day in office, issuing a flurry of executive orders that align closely with his campaign promises. The actions, ranging from immigration policies to economic directives, signal a dramatic shift from the previous administration’s priorities. Here’s a detailed breakdown … Read more

Biden Issues Pre-Emptive Pardons to Protect Milley, Fauci, Cheney from Retaliation

Former U.S. President Joe Biden

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 – President Joe Biden took a bold step on Monday by issuing pre-emptive pardons for a group of public officials who have faced threats of retaliation, including former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, and former White House medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. This … Read more