- Trump’s global policy ideas have some wondering how the president went from America First to America Everywhere PBS NewsHour
- Trump veers toward the ‘madman theory’ while his aides are trying to sound sane CNN
- The Madness of Donald Trump The New Yorker
- ‘Riviera’ in Gaza and U.S.A.I.D. Assault Capture Trump’s Vision of U.S. Power The New York Times
- Trump’s Gaza bombshell reshapes diplomacy and global reactions - analysis The Jerusalem Post
Trump doubles down on Gaza takeover proposal despite bipartisan opposition
President says territory would be ‘turned over’ to US by Israel as it emerges idea was not discussed with aides
Donald Trump has restated his proposal to take over Gaza amid widespread opposition – even from his own supporters – saying the territory would be “turned over” to the US by Israel after it concludes its military offensive against Hamas.
Trump reinforced his commitment to the idea in a rambling post on his Truth Social network on Thursday, even as it emerged that the proposal – announced without warning during a White House visit by Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister – was purely his own and had not been subject to detailed discussion with aides.
Continue reading...Panama accuses US of peddling ‘intolerable falsehood’ about canal
President José Raúl Mulino denies making a deal that US ships can transit the canal free of charge
The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, has accused the US of peddling a “quite simply intolerable falsehood” about the Panama canal, as Donald Trump’s pledge to “take back” the waterway continued to poison relations between the two countries and cause alarm around Latin America.
The US state department claimed late on Wednesday the Central American country had agreed to no longer charge US government vessels to pass through its canal – a move that would supposedly save Washington millions of dollars a year.
Continue reading...Ukraine receives first Mirage 2000 fighter jets from France – Defense News
- Ukraine receives first Mirage 2000 fighter jets from France Defense News
- Ukraine gets French Mirage fighter jets, more F-16s from the Netherlands CNN
- Ukraine war latest: First French Mirage fighter jets arrive in Ukraine Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine receives French and Dutch fighter jets DW (English)
- Ukraine receives F-16 jets from Netherlands, defence minister says Reuters
Where does Trump’s renewed ‘maximum pressure’ leave any Iran-US deal?
Trump says he wants Iran to prosper, but signed a presidential memorandum to pledge more action against Iran.
Moment unconscious man is rescued from out of control boat
An officer jumped from a moving sheriff's vessel to save an unresponsive man onboard a spinning fishing boat.
Israel follows US in boycotting UN Human Rights Council
Organisation's spokesperson says Israel's observer status means it cannot formally withdraw from the body.
Trump Just Saved Netanyahu’s Political Life. Will He Get Anything in Return? – Haaretz
- Trump Just Saved Netanyahu's Political Life. Will He Get Anything in Return? Haaretz
- Israeli prime minister lauds Trump's leadership when asked if Biden should take credit for ceasefire Fox News
- Trump's lifeline will keep Netanyahu afloat, but in doing so Netanyahu revealed himself Haaretz
- Trump and Netanyahu Leave Little Daylight Between Them The New York Times
- Netanyahu won’t meet with Jewish org. leaders during US visit - exclusive The Jerusalem Post
Why does Trump want to take over Gaza and could he do it?
The president's vision for a Gaza under US control could upend the future of Middle East relations.
Syrians and Bosnian among victims of gunman’s attack on Swedish school – BBC.com
- Syrians and Bosnian among victims of gunman's attack on Swedish school BBC.com
- ‘Screams and Smoke’: How a Deadly Mass Shooting Unfolded in Sweden The New York Times
- Swedish police investigate possible racist motive for school shooting The Guardian
- Sweden’s deadliest mass shooting highlights global reality of gun violence, Northeastern criminologist says Northeastern University
- Police probe school link in Sweden's worst mass shooting Reuters
Syrians and Bosnian among victims of gunman’s attack on Swedish school
Details of those killed have emerged from embassies in Stockholm, as police describe the scene of the attack.
Could Trump’s tariffs upend the world’s economic order?
US president's tariffs against Mexico and Canada are on hold for now, but the trade dispute with China rumbles on.
Thousands in Gaza struggle in tents amid cold, stormy weather
Displaced Palestinians languish in makeshift tent encampments as harsh winds and rain hit the Gaza Strip.
Indian deportees recall traumatic conditions on military flight from US
At least 104 Indian citizens were deported from the US and sent to India in shackles aboard a US Air Force plane.
Super Bowl 59: Start time, halftime show, teams, how to watch, Taylor Swift
Superbowl LIX promises to be one of the most high-profile NFL finales in years with two superb teams going head-to-head.
Johannesburg revival: Bringing hope to one of world’s most dangerous cities
Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.
Johannesburg revival: Bringing hope to one of world’s most dangerous cities
Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.
Ukraine says its long-range drones hit a Russian airfield as France delivers Mirage fighter jets – Yahoo! Voices
Trump should be “cautious, practical” with plan for Gaza
Trumps comments on Gaza
Egypt said privately warning Trump’s Gaza plan endangers peace treaty with Israel – The Times of Israel
- Egypt said privately warning Trump’s Gaza plan endangers peace treaty with Israel The Times of Israel
- Egypt intensifies calls with Arabs to reject displacing Palestinians, foreign ministry says The Jerusalem Post
- Trump to sanction international court –- as it happened The Guardian
- Egypt Pushes Against Gaza Displacement Call With Rebuilding Plan Bloomberg
- Report: Egypt Says Trump's Gaza Plan Cannot Be Implemented, Puts Forward Alternative i24NEWS