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Trump warns of ending Israel-Hamas ceasefire if all hostages aren't returned
President Trump on Monday suggested he might end a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas if all hostages being held in Gaza are not released by the end of the week, warning that if the deal ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump threatens end of ceasefire if Israeli hostages not released by noon Saturday
President Trump announced that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas will be canceled if Israeli hostages are not released by noon on Saturday, February 15. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian ...NBC News - 2d -
Donald Trump has declared war on international justice. Australia must speak up | Geoffrey Robertson
The ICC sanction is designed to intimidate and stop it from working against war criminals, Geoffrey Robertson writes. Donald Trump has declared war on international justice by the dictatorial ...The Guardian - 2d -
Russian diplomat says Putin's conditions on Ukraine must be met
A Russian diplomat said Monday that a Ukraine war peace agreement won't be reached unless Russian President Vladimir Putin’s conditions have been met, according to multiple outlets. “Without ...The Hill - 2d -
Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s New Tariff Fight
Plus, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s tariffs wars and aid shutdowns are foolish and immoral
All of this madness will lead to increased famine, disease, suffering and economic instability, while handing geopolitical influence to China and Russia.The Hill - 2d -
Trump takes aim at 'wasteful' government spending by ordering end to penny production
The president said in a Truth Social post that stopping the mint from coining new pennies is another way to reduce 'wasteful' government spending.CNBC - 2d -
Ukraine war live: All Putin’s conditions must be met before peace deal can be agreed, says Russian minister
Russia’s deputy foreign minister says talks must recognise ‘reality on the ground’ . Here are some photos coming to us over the wires.. We have more on the upcoming Munich Security Conference ...The Guardian - 2d -
Can Trump keep his promise to end the war in Ukraine? It’s possible – but it won’t be easy | Christopher Chivvis
The president has made big statements. But securing real peace will involve a mix of global diplomacy, threats and sweeteners. • Christopher S Chivvis is a senior fellow and director of the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump is unlikely to end Medicare drug price talks — here's what that means for patients and pharma
Trump could either weaken the negotiations in a way that benefits the pharmaceutical industry, or try to achieve even deeper savings to outdo his predecessor.CNBC - 2d -
Trump to set tariffs on aluminum and steel; orders end of of pennies
President Donald Trump announces that “any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25% tariff” as the fate of the penny hangs in the balance after he instructs the Treasury to stop ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump, Putin, Xi and the new age of empire
The leaders of America, Russia and China are now all committed to territorial expansionFinancial Times - 2d -
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Ukraine war briefing: Trump plan to end war must include security guarantees, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says he would be ready for talks in any format if he has ‘an understanding that America and Europe will not abandon us’. What we know on day 1,083. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. Where do other countries stand?
The US has historically given automatic citizenship to anyone born in the country, but this principle is not the norm globally.BBC News - 3d -
Monday Briefing: The Last Guard Against Trump’s Orders?
Plus, a study in swearing.The New York Times - 3d -
Instead of taking aim at inflation, Trump has returned to his familiar culture war fights
Donald Trump's immigration policies, including mass deportations and building a detention center for immigrants, are met with opposition from the majority of Americans, according to a Reuters survey.The Hill - 3d -
Thousands protest against Trump’s war on immigrants after Ice raids: ‘Fight for our neighbors’
Protesters in Colorado express solidarity with the undocumented after dramatic raids throughout Denver. Thousands took to the streets on Wednesday and Saturday last week following a series of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says he has spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war
Trump tells the New York Post that he has a plan to end the war but declined to go into details. Donald Trump has said he held talks with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over a negotiated ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump is reviving ‘Star Wars’ and calling it the ‘Iron Dome for America’
The Trump executive order notes that developing a missile defense system is part of a strategy of “peace through strength.”The Hill - 3d -
Trump says he’s spoken with Putin about Ukraine war
President Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting president to ever attend the Super Bowl, making security even tighter than usual at the big game. Meanwhile, the President says he has ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump talking to Putin to end Ukraine war: 'I'd better not say' how much
President Trump says he has had talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, telling The New York Post that the two leaders have spoken and "I better not say" just ...The Hill - 3d -
Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman ...CBS News - 4d -
Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un vows ongoing support for Russia’s ‘just cause’
North Korean leader also pledged further development of nuclear forces; UK foreign secretary says no imminent peace talks with Russia. What we know on day 1,082. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 4d -
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlock
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022.NBC News - 4d -
Trump at the Super Bowl: how the NFL’s culture war ended in surrender
Trump’s attendance at the Super Bowl on Sunday in New Orleans stands to offer more evidence that the sporting climate has shifted from resistance to acceptance. As a 2016 presidential candidate and ...The Guardian - 4d -
A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.BBC News - 4d -
How War Has Wreaked Havoc on Ukraine’s Classrooms
Students have been forced to attend classes underground or online, especially in regions near the front line. Experts say that Ukrainian children are falling behind as a result, academically and ...The New York Times - 4d -
A Trade War Is on Hold, but Trump’s Motives and a Fix Remain Uncertain
President Trump announced potentially crippling tariffs against Canada, only to suspend them for 30 days. What will satisfy him remains unknown.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does
Nearly three years after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, his troops are making steady progress on the battlefieldABC News - 5d -
Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops back on frontline in Kursk, says Zelenskyy
President’s comments follow reports Moscow withdrew Pyongyang’s troops after heavy losses; Russia claims capture of key eastern mining town. What we know on day 1,081. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'
President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.CNBC - 5d -
Trump vs the media: US president wages war on the fourth estate
The administration has launched a frontal assault on the traditional news industry at a time when it is in declineFinancial Times - 5d -
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Friday Briefing: Trump Digs in on Gaza Takeover
Plus, the complex patterns in whale songs.The New York Times - 6d -
To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians
A Ukrainian delegation to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington will make the case that Russia threatens the religious freedom of Christians who don’t follow the Russian Orthodox Church.The New York Times - 6d