February 24 South African president thanks Putin after 17 men ‘lured’ to Russian front lines begin returning home South African President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked Vladimir Putin after 17 South African men who were "lured" to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine began returning home.
February 24 Louvre Museum director resigns following $102M theft of crown jewels Louvre director Laurence des Cars resigns after thieves stole $102 million in crown jewels. Macron praised her decision as "an act of responsibility."
February 24 Iran vows to do 'whatever it takes' to make a nuclear deal happen: report Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tuesday, "We are ready to reach an agreement as soon as possible" over Iran's nuclear program.
February 24 France restricts Trump ambassador’s access to officials after missed summons France restricted U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner’s access to senior officials after he failed to attend a summons from the French Foreign Ministry.
February 24 Moscow rocked by apparent suicide bombing Moscow bombing kills police officer as Vladimir Putin reportedly claims attacker was recruited online and was unknowingly given a device that was detonated remotely.
February 24 Karoline Leavitt warns cartels to 'not lay a finger' on Americans or pay 'severe consequences' Press secretary Karoline Leavitt warns cartels will face “severe consequences" if any American is harmed, as violence erupts in Mexico following a top kingpin’s death.
February 24 Iran nears China anti-ship supersonic missile deal as US carriers mass in region: report Iran reportedly nears deal with China for supersonic anti-ship missiles that could target U.S. carrier strike groups deployed in Middle East waters.
February 24 Leavitt says Trump chooses diplomacy first for Iran, but remains 'willing to use' lethal force if necessary White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is willing to use the "lethal force" of the U.S. military "if necessary," regarding Iran.
February 24 US forces interdict another fugitive tanker ship in Indian Ocean U.S. forces intercept fugitive oil tanker "Bertha" in Indian Ocean as President Donald Trump's sanctions blockade reaches global waters, officials announced Tuesday.
February 24 ‘Delaying, stalling and blaming’: Russia shows little sign of compromise as war enters fifth year, expert says Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no clear end in sight as costly battlefield advances continue and renewed diplomatic efforts struggle to deliver a breakthrough.
