Trump warns Hamas as U.S. holds unprecedented talks with the terrorist group

Trump posts fresh ultimatum to Hamas as US enters direct talks with group

US president tells group to ‘release all of the Hostages now ... or it is OVER for you’ as White House enters negotiations. Donald Trump has posted a fresh ultimatum to Hamas, telling the group to ...

The Guardian - 23h

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks

The president also appeared to threaten civilians in Gaza, saying they would be "dead" if they held hostages.

BBC News - 12h

Trump issues "last warning" for Hamas after White House confirms direct talks with group

President Trump has issued what he's calling a last warning for Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, warning in a social media post that if the group doesn't comply, no Hamas ...

CBS News - 8h

Reaction from Israel to Trump's "last warning" for Hamas, direct U.S. talks with group

President Trump is warning Hamas that he'll send Israel "everything it needs to finish the job" if all remaining hostages held in Gaza aren't released. BBC News correspondent Jon Donnison joined ...

CBS News - 6h

US holds talks with Hamas for release of American hostages

In a policy shift, the White House has confirmed that for the first time ever, the United States is in direct talks with Hamas, negotiating for the release of American hostages in Gaza. The move is ...

NBC News - 9h

Inside Trump’s Deportation Push, and the U.S. Holds Talks With Hamas

Plus, Dolly Parton’s love story.

The New York Times - 11h

US designates Yemen’s Houthi group as foreign terrorist organization once again

Designation comes after Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since the start of Israel-Hamas war. US politics live – latest updates The US state department has reinstated ...

The Guardian - 2d

Following US lead, Canada designates 7 Latin American criminal groups as terrorist entities

Canada is listing seven Latin American criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the criminal code, giving Canadian law enforcement another tool in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, ...

ABC News - Feb. 20

U.S., Hamas Hold Direct Talks Over Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say

The talks marked a significant departure from previous negotiations involving the United States and Hamas, which the U.S. government has for decades designated as a terrorist group.

The New York Times - 1d

U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say

The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has generally refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.

The New York Times - 16h

‘Interesting discussions’: Donald Trump and Tiger Woods hold talks on golf’s rift

Woods joins PGA delegation at White House on Thursday LIV representatives also present in Washington Donald Trump’s involvement in professional golf’s peace talks has ramped up, with Tiger Woods ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff on Israel-Hamas talks, meeting with Putin

Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, described the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, his 3.5-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the ...

CBS News - Feb. 23

EU leaders to hold emergency Ukraine talks, seeking to adapt to new security demands without the US

European Union leaders plan to hold emergency talks to agree ways to quickly increase their military budgets after the Trump administration signaled Europe must take care of its own security and ...

ABC News - 1d

Ontario halts US alcohol sales as Trump tariffs take hold

Liquor bottles are flying off the shelves in Canada, but not because they are being sold. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario says it is pulling American-made spirits in response to the U.S. and ...

The Hill - 2d

King invites US president for 'unprecedented' second state visit

Keir Starmer hands the US president an invitation letter as the pair meet at the White House.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Starmer to warn Trump that peace in Ukraine needs US military cover

UK prime minister heads for Washington as president reiterates need for Europe to provide the security for Kyiv

Financial Times - Feb. 26

China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Trump warns of increased tariffs

China’s officials condemned President Trump for his decision to add a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports over the country’s alleged complicity in the international smuggling of fentanyl, a deadly ...

The Hill - 6d

US consumers warned to brace for higher prices due to Trump’s tariffs

Prices ‘highly likely’ to rise almost immediately, retailers say, after 25% duty hits exports from Mexico and Canada. Trump’s Congress speech – latest updates Americans have been warned to ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump, Zelenskyy hold high-stakes summit amid tensions over peace talks with Putin

The two leaders are set to sign a deal giving U.S. access to Ukraine's minerals.

ABC News - 6d

Trump warns that death awaits Hamas leaders and Gazans if hostages aren't immediately released

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to have members of Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza killed if hostages are not immediately released.

NBC News - 23h

US has apprehended 'top terrorist' in 2021 Kabul airport bombing

President Trump on Tuesday evening revealed that the U.S. had apprehended a “top terrorist” involved in the 2021 bombing at Kabul airport‘s Abbey Gate in Afghanistan that killed 13 American service ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump envoy Witkoff may travel to Middle East Sunday for Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, may travel to the region on Sunday if indirect talks between Israel and Hamas on a second phase of a ceasefire deal show progress ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Hamas releases six Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds

Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Trump fires top-ranking military officer in an unprecedented move

President Trump fired Four Star Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown, the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. Trump said he will nominate Three Star Air Force Let. Gen. Dan Caine as the replacement. ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Leonardo chief says Trump has given Europe ‘unprecedented’ urgency on defence

Italian group signs new joint venture with Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar

Financial Times - 10h

Tuchel holds talks with White over England future

England head coach Thomas Tuchel holds talks with Arsenal defender Ben White ahead of naming his first squad next month.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Troubled Wood Group taps Rothschild for refinancing talks

Oil services and engineering company holds debt discussions in parallel to exploring takeover by Dubai-based Sidara

Financial Times - 3d

European leaders hold emergency Ukraine talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels Thursday as European Union leaders meet to hold defense talks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.

CBS News - 8h

Magistrate given warning for posting Hamas video

Yahoo News - Feb. 26

Trump administration labels Mexican drug cartels as domestic terrorist organizations

The Trump administration has officially designated Mexican drug cartels as domestic terrorist organizations. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

CBS News - 3d

Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy

The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case

From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Thursday saw a judge rule that the Trump administration can ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

‘There’s quite a similarity’: US civil rights pioneers warn of ‘surge backwards’ under Trump

They faced violence and racism as they fought on the frontlines for justice and equality. Now Trump is reversing the progress they toiled for. Carolyn McKinstry knows about the dangers of extremism ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump’s rollback of AI guardrails leaves US workers ‘at real risk’, labor experts warn

Measures issued by Joe Biden were swiftly repealed, leaving employees vulnerable to downgraded jobs. Donald Trump’s rollback of basic guardrails for artificial intelligence leaves US workers “at ...

The Guardian - 2d

Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia

Australia expressed concern to China on Friday over the short notice given by the Chinese navy that it would hold a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Accelerating USAID cuts devastated lifesaving programs, aid groups warn

The Trump administration’s cancellation of $60 billion in U.S.

NBC News - 6d

Middle East crisis live: Trump envoy says US expects second phase of Israel-Hamas deal to proceed

Comments come after Israel suspended release of 600 Palestinian detainees. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group would keep following the path of slain chief Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday during ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Four suspected members of Palestinian group Hamas on trial in Berlin

Yahoo News - Feb. 25

Embattled Wood Group enters takeover talks with UAE’s Sidara

Middle Eastern company makes fresh approach after walking away from offer last year

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Trump warns Hamas as U.S. holds unprecedented talks with the terrorist group

Topics