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US May Reconsider Russia Sanctions as Part of Ukraine Peace Deal – Rubio

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia| The United States and its Western allies may have to reassess the extensive sanctions imposed on Russia as part of a broader peace settlement to end the Ukraine conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists in Riyadh following a high-level meeting with Russian officials, Rubio indicated […]

Burundi Withdraws Troops from Rebel-Held Bukavu Amid Escalating Tensions in Eastern DRC

Burundian authorities have begun withdrawing their troops from Bukavu, a city under rebel control in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to multiple sources, including a Burundian army officer and two United Nations officials. The development, which took place on Tuesday, comes at a time of heightened regional tensions and growing concerns about […]

EU to Provide €6 Billion Military Aid to Ukraine, Strengthening Kyiv’s Defense Ahead of Talks with Russia

The European Union is preparing a substantial military aid package worth €6 billion for Ukraine, aimed at bolstering the country’s defenses as it continues to resist Russian aggression. According to reports from Politico, the aid package is expected to include advanced air defense systems and approximately 1.5 million artillery shells, reflecting the EU’s commitment to […]

Trump Administration Pressures Romania Over Tate Brothers’ Travel Restrictions

The Trump administration is reportedly advocating for the easing of travel restrictions on controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, who are facing criminal charges in Romania. According to sources, U.S. officials have urged the Romanian government to return the brothers’ passports, allowing them to travel freely while their court proceedings are ongoing. U.S. […]

World’s First Openly Gay Imam Shot Dead in South Africa in Suspected Targeted Killing

Bethelsdorp, South Africa| Moegsien Hendricks, widely recognized as the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The 58-year-old cleric was reportedly in Bethelsdorp, near Gqeberha, to officiate a wedding between a lesbian couple when he was brutally attacked in what appears […]

Zelensky Clashes with Trump Envoy Over U.S. Resource Deal

Kyiv, Ukraine| Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly had a heated exchange with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a private meeting in Kyiv on February 12, after the American official pressed Ukraine to sign over 50% of its critical mineral reserves as compensation for U.S. aid, according to a report by the Financial Times (FT). […]

US Pressures European NATO Allies to Assess Troop Commitment for Ukraine

•Washington Seeks Clarity on Potential EU “Peacekeeping” Force Amid Shifting Strategy The United States has formally asked its European NATO allies to assess their available military resources and determine the number of troops they could potentially deploy to Ukraine as part of a security guarantee for Kiev, should Washington and Moscow reach an agreement to […]

Elon Musk Says Tesla’s Humanoid Robots Will Reshape the Future of Work

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled a bold new ambition—mass-producing humanoid robots at an unprecedented scale. By 2027, Tesla aims to manufacture 500,000 units of its Optimus humanoid robot annually, a move that could revolutionize industries, redefine labor markets, and reshape daily life as we know it. A Game-Changing Announcement at CES Speaking at the […]