JERUSALEM, Feb 20 – In a significant development, Hamas returned the bodies of four hostages, including infant Kfir Bibas and his four-year-old brother Ariel, who were among those taken captive during the October 7, 2023, attack. The handover, which took place on Thursday, marked the first time Hamas has returned deceased hostages since the conflict … Read more
FEBRUARY 19 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the U.S. administration to acknowledge the truth regarding the war in Ukraine after President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine was responsible for the conflict. Zelensky made his remarks during a press conference in Kyiv, where he expressed concern about what he described as misinformation surrounding the … Read more
RIYADH, Feb 18 – In a notable diplomatic development, the United States and Russia have agreed to take crucial steps toward ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking the first high-level talks on the conflict since Russia’s invasion in 2022. This diplomatic breakthrough took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, where both sides held … Read more
TORONTO, Feb 17 – A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, resulting in injuries to 18 individuals aboard the aircraft. The incident occurred during turbulent weather conditions following a heavy snowstorm, authorities confirmed. Flight DL4819, traveling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, carried 80 passengers … Read more
LONDON/PARIS, Feb 17 – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the first European leader to express a willingness to deploy peacekeeping forces to Ukraine. His commitment comes ahead of a crucial summit in Paris, where European leaders will discuss their role in ensuring security and stability in the region. This announcement follows a surprising … Read more
LIMA, Feb 16 – Global pop sensation Shakira has been admitted to a hospital in Peru due to a stomach-related illness, forcing her to cancel her much-anticipated concert scheduled for Sunday. The Colombian singer took to social media to update her fans about her condition, expressing disappointment over missing the event. “I’m truly sorry to … Read more
MUNICH/WASHINGTON, Feb 15 – In a significant development aimed at addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine, officials from the United States and Russia are set to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days. The discussions are expected to focus on finding a resolution to the nearly three-year-long conflict that has left Ukraine in turmoil. … Read more
JERUSALEM, Feb 16 – Israel has received a significant shipment of MK-84 bombs from the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump lifted restrictions that had previously prevented their export. The shipment, which had been blocked by the administration of Former President Joe Biden, was cleared for delivery last month, according to Israel’s Defense Ministry. … Read more
NAIROBI, Feb 15 – Tensions between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) escalated on Saturday after Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, issued a stark warning regarding the town of Bunia. In a post on social media, Kainerugaba declared that unless “all forces” in Bunia surrendered their arms within 24 hours, … Read more
CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 15 – Three Israeli hostages, Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov, were released in Gaza on Saturday following intense mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar. Their release marks a crucial moment in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations, as both sides work to maintain a fragile truce that has been repeatedly tested. Hostage … Read more