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February 23, 2025

Trump celebrates conservative party win in Germany

President Donald Trump praised German conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz's victory in the national election on Sunday, ousting current Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

February 23, 2025

Trump set to meet with world leaders in DC during busy week as Russia-Ukraine peace talks continue

President Trump will meet with the French president and U.K. prime minister this week as administration leaders continue efforts to reach a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

February 23, 2025

Netanyahu shows picture of Bibas family at combat officers’ graduation: ‘Remember what we are fighting for'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told graduating combat officers Sunday to "remember what we are fighting for," holding up a Bibas family photo.

February 23, 2025

Israel moves tanks into West Bank for first time since 2002

Israel sent tanks into the West Bank on Sunday for the first time since 2002 and told its military to prepare for "an extended stay" to "thwart terrorism."

February 23, 2025

New bat coronavirus discovered in China sparks pandemic concerns

The discovery of a new bat coronavirus in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic. The virus, HKU5-CoV-2, is similar to to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

February 23, 2025

Conservative candidate pulls ahead in German election, according to early exit polls

Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls showed his bloc in the lead.

February 23, 2025

Trump envoy Witkoff seeking 'extension' of Phase 1 of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, to head back to Middle East

President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff will return this week to the Middle East, where he will seek an "extension" of Phase One of the ceasefire deal.

February 23, 2025

Hockey legend defends Wayne Gretzky amid criticism at 4 Nations final over Trump ties

Hockey legend Bobby Orr came to the defense of Wayne Gretzky in an op-ed on Saturday as "The Great One" was criticized during the 4 Nations final.

February 23, 2025

Trump official says Ukraine mineral deal is 'win-win' financial opportunity for US taxpayers, Ukrainians

Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent touted the Trump-backed Ukrainian mineral deal as a "win-win" opportunity for both countries, as the U.S. looks to economically invest in Ukraine's future.

February 23, 2025

Father of US hostage shares message to other families: 'We have to stay strong'

Adi, father of U.S. hostage Edan Alexander, on a possible deal for the second phase of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire, President Trump's vow for the return of hostages and his message to other families.