Gunman Who Shot Israelis In Miami Claims He Thought Victims Were Palestinians
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Gunman Who Shot Israelis In Miami Claims He Thought Victims Were Palestinians

A 27-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after shooting two Israeli visitors in Miami Beach, Florida. According to police, Mordechai Brafman told authorities he believed he was targeting Palestinians when he opened fire. Brafman was booked into Miami-Dade County Corrections on Sunday facing two counts of attempted murder. The arrest report states that Brafman "spontaneously stated that while he was driving his truck, he saw two Palestinians and shot and killed both." Both victims, reported by local media to be a Jewish father and son visiting from Israel, survived the attack with non-fatal injuries. One sustained a shoulder wound while the other was hit in the forearm. One victim, identified as Ari Revay, described the sudden attack in an interview with WPLG Local 10. Through translation provided by his cousin, Revay recounted: "'Boom, boom, boom' and he randomly […]

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Hamas Reverses Course on Hostage Release Plans Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Hamas announced Thursday it will proceed with scheduled hostage releases as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel, walking back its earlier threat to suspend the exchanges indefinitely. The Palestinian organization issued an official statement confirming it would "continue its position of implementing the agreement according to what was signed, including the exchange of prisoners according to the specified schedule." This development follows discussions with mediating nations Qatar and Egypt, which Hamas described as having a "positive spirit." The announcement represents a shift from Hamas' previous position, where it had accused Israel of violating ceasefire terms by allegedly firing on civilians, impeding humanitarian aid delivery, and restricting movement to northern Gaza. Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim indicated to NBC News that "positive signs of an agreement" existed regarding ceasefire maintenance. As of press time, the Israeli government had not […]

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Trump and Putin Plan Meeting Amid Shifting Ukraine Diplomacy

President Donald Trump announced plans for a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations. This development comes after Trump held a phone call with Putin before speaking with Ukrainian leadership. During his Oval Office remarks, Trump expressed openness to several positions aligned with Russian interests regarding Ukraine. He indicated he was "OK" with Ukraine not receiving NATO membership and suggested it was "unlikely" that Ukraine would regain invaded territories. "I think President Putin wants peace and President Zelenskyy wants peace, and I want peace," Trump stated, adding, "I just want to see people stop getting killed." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded diplomatically, noting he had "very substantive negotiations" with Trump. Zelenskyy believed that American "strength is sufficient to pressure Russia and Putin into peace, together with us, together with our […]

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Vehicle Collision in Munich Leaves 28 Injured Ahead of Security Conference

A car drove into a crowd in central Munich on Thursday, injuring 28 people, with German authorities investigating it as a possible deliberate incident. The collision occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. near a trade union demonstration. The driver, identified as a 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker with previous records of drug and theft offenses, has been detained by police. Officials confirmed the suspect no longer poses a threat. The scene showed a white Mini with various personal items scattered across the road, including shoes, glasses, and a stroller. At least two victims sustained serious injuries, according to Munich police. Bavaria's Governor Markus Söder addressed the incident, expressing concern about the event and calling for swift changes in Germany, though he did not specify particular measures. The incident occurred one day before the Munich Security Conference, where international leaders are scheduled to convene. […]

Jordanian FM Deals Trump's 'New Gaza' Dream a Major Blow
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Jordan Deals Trump’s “New Gaza” Dream a Major Blow

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, including Jordan and Egypt, in a recent interview with Al Jazeera. The statement follows a White House meeting between Jordan's King Abdullah II and Trump, where the U.S. president outlined his vision of taking control of Gaza after relocating its residents - a plan critics have characterized as forced displacement. "There are fixed and steadfast Jordanian positions that will not change... the Palestinians cannot be transferred to Egypt, Jordan, or any Arab state," Safadi emphasized. He reiterated Jordan's commitment to a two-state solution that ensures Palestinians' rights to freedom and an independent sovereign state on their homeland. The proposal has faced unified opposition from the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, Arab nations, and China, with the latter explicitly stating "Gaza belongs […]

Hegseth Demands Europe Pay More For Ukraine War
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Hegseth Demands Europe Pay More For Ukraine War

European nations must become Ukraine's primary financial backers, according to new US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking a significant shift in US policy. Speaking in Brussels, Hegseth declared that returning Ukraine to its pre-2014 borders was "unrealistic" and downplayed Ukraine's NATO membership prospects. These statements coincided with a "lengthy" phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin, where they agreed to begin peace negotiations. Hegseth's position signals the Trump administration's vision for ending the conflict, though it likely disappoints Ukraine while pleasing Moscow. At the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting, Hegseth emphasized that any lasting peace must include "robust security guarantees," but specified these should come through non-NATO missions without Article 5 protection. He pushed European NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, well above the current 2% target. President Zelensky recently expressed willingness to negotiate, proposing a […]

Canada Appoints Drug Tsar Under Trade War Threat
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Canada Appoints Drug Tsar Under Trade War Threat

Canada has named Kevin Brosseau, a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police member and intelligence adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as its new fentanyl tsar amid escalating trade tensions with the United States. The appointment comes as President Donald Trump paused his threat of 25% import taxes on all Canadian goods for 30 days in February, following new border security agreements with Trudeau. Trump has now added another layer of pressure, announcing plans for a 25% tax on global steel and aluminum imports starting March 12, which would significantly impact Canada as the largest supplier of these metals to the US. Speaking from Brussels after European Union discussions, Trudeau warned about the potential consequences: "Any thickening of the border, any tariffs that put on Canadian imports, will hurt American manufacturing, will hurt American consumers, and we don't want that." In […]

Trump Demands Egypt And Jordan Accept Gaza Population Relocation
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Trump Demands Egypt And Jordan Accept Gaza Population Relocation

Egypt is developing a "comprehensive vision" for Gaza's reconstruction that ensures Palestinians remain on their land, contrasting with President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza's population. The Egyptian foreign ministry expressed hopes to work with Trump's administration while maintaining its position on Palestinian rights. This follows Trump's meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah, where he reinforced his plan for U.S. control of Gaza and the relocation of its two million Palestinians to neighboring countries. During the White House meeting, Trump claimed this would bring unprecedented stability to the Middle East, stating "the Palestinians, or the people that live now in Gaza, will be living beautifully in another location." He suggested he might withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they refused to cooperate. King Abdullah firmly opposed the plan, emphasizing a unified Arab position against Palestinian displacement. Egypt's foreign ministry responded […]

Trump Blocks Global Health Programs Causing HIV Treatment Crisis
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Trump Blocks Global Health Programs Causing HIV Treatment Crisis

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that U.S. aid freezes under President Donald Trump have significantly impacted global health programs targeting HIV, polio, mpox, and bird flu. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addressed these concerns during a virtual press conference in Geneva. The disruption stems from Trump's decision to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which he describes as "incompetent and corrupt." The agency typically manages approximately $40 billion annually—0.6% of total U.S. government spending—primarily supporting humanitarian efforts in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Ukraine. The suspension has particularly affected PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief), resulting in halted HIV treatment, testing, and prevention services across 50 countries. "Clinics are shuttered and health workers have been put on leave," Dr. Tedros reported, despite attempts to maintain critical life-saving services. Trump's administration has also initiated steps to […]

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U.S. Defense Chief Drops Truth Bomb on Ukraine’s Future at NATO Meeting

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared at NATO headquarters that returning to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is "unrealistic," signaling a potential shift in U.S. policy regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, Hegseth emphasized the need for a "sovereign and prosperous Ukraine" while suggesting that pursuing pre-2014 borders would "only prolong the war and cause more suffering." He advocated for combining "allied strength with a realistic assessment of the battlefield" to achieve peace. Hegseth outlined several key points regarding security arrangements. He proposed non-American peacekeepers for Ukraine rather than NATO membership, explicitly stating that "there will not be U.S. troops deployed to Ukraine." These peacekeepers would operate outside NATO's Article 5 mutual defense framework. The Defense Secretary's European visit comes as part of a broader Trump administration initiative. Their approach differs from former President Biden's […]

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