February 28, 2025 8:51 pm

Day: February 28, 2025

International, Israel, Lead, Middle East, News, Palestine

World’s Longest-Serving Political Prisoner Released from Israeli Jail

Under the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement, the world’s longest-serving political prisoner was released from an Israeli prison on Thursday (February 27). After spending 44 years in prison, Nail Barghouti has finally regained his freedom. Over the years, he has become one of the most prominent figures in the Palestinian prisoner movement. Barghouti was […]

Afghanistan, Asia, International, News

“Afghan Chief of Army Staff Challenges US President Trump to Retrieve Abandoned Weapons”

In a bold statement, the Afghan Chief of Army Staff has issued a challenge to US President Donald Trump, daring him to come to Afghanistan and reclaim the military equipment left behind during the US withdrawal. The Afghan military leader’s provocative remarks have sparked a heated debate on the international stage, raising questions about the […]

International, Middle East, News

Kurdish Rebels to Stop Fighting: Erdoğan’s Major Success

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader, has decided to dissolve his organization, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). He has also called on Kurdish fighters to surrender their weapons and end the conflict against Turkey. On Thursday (February 27), Kurdish lawmakers and leaders read Öcalan’s message at a press conference in Istanbul. They had visited […]

Immigration, International, Middle East, News

UAE President Orders Release of 1,295 Prisoners for Ramadan

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered the release of 1,295 prisoners from various countries on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Along with their release, he has also directed assistance in clearing any outstanding debts as a goodwill gesture for Ramadan. The announcement was made […]

Americas, International, News, Ukraine, US

Trump Signals Support for UK-Mauritius Deal on Chagos Islands

On Thursday, President Donald Trump indicated his support for a deal between Britain and Mauritius regarding the future of a U.S.-UK military base in the Chagos Islands. This development is seen as a boost for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump expressed his backing for the agreement during his first in-person meeting with Starmer at […]

International, News, Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine Marks Third Anniversary of Russian Invasion Amid Concerns Over Potential Peace Deal

On February 24, Ukraine commemorated the third anniversary of the Russian invasion with a solemn ceremony in Kyiv, attended by 12 European heads of state and government, with many more joining via video link. The event highlighted the resilience and heroism of the Ukrainian people in the face of ongoing conflict. “Three years of resistance. […]

Americas, Economy, Global Trade, International, News, UK, US

US and UK Negotiate Bilateral Trade Agreement to Strengthen Economic Ties

On February 27, US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United States and Britain are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement. This deal aims to avert US tariffs and bolster the already strong trading relationship between the two nations. “We’re going to have a great trade agreement,” Mr. Trump stated […]

Americas, International, Lead, News, Ukraine, US, White House

Trump Voices Respect for Zelensky Ahead of White House Meeting

On February 27, US President Donald Trump expressed respect for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, downplaying an earlier remark in which he called Zelensky a “dictator.” Speaking at a joint news conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump stated, “I think we’re going to have a very good meeting tomorrow morning. We’re going to get […]

Asia, International, News

6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes North of Kathmandu, Nepal

On February 28, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck north of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. The earthquake’s epicenter was around Bhairab Kunda in the Sindhupalchok District, close to the Himalayan mountain range along the border with Tibet. The German Research Centre for Geosciences placed the earthquake’s magnitude at 5.6 […]

Americas, News, US

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration Officials to Testify on Secretive Department of Government Efficiency

On Thursday, U.S. District Judge John Bates in Washington ruled that Trump administration officials must face questioning under oath about the workings of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit, filed by government employee unions, seeks to block the secretive cost-cutting department from accessing federal agency systems. Judge Bates ruled that the unions […]

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