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Nation Grieves as Four Hostages’ Bodies Return to Israel After 503 Days
Nation Grieves as Four Hostages’ Bodies Return to Israel After 503 Days
Thursday, February 20, 2025

After 503 days, Israel received the coffins of four hostages—baby Kfir Bibas, his brother Ariel, their mother Shiri, and 83-year-old Oded Lifshitz—abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023, massacre.

Multiple Buses Explode in Suspected Coordinated Terror Attack, Police Say
Multiple Buses Explode in Suspected Coordinated Terror Attack, Police Say
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Multiple buses exploded in central Israel in a suspected terror attack, with all devices timed for simultaneous detonation for tomorrow morning, Israel Police and Hebrew media report.

Kash Patel Confirmed by Senate as FBI Director
Kash Patel Confirmed by Senate as FBI Director
Thursday, February 20, 2025

The GOP-led Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, Kash Patel on Thursday, as the new FBI director, marking another victory for Trump and addressing recent claims of politicization within the bureau.

Trump Ends Security Assistance To Palestinian Authority
Trump Ends Security Assistance To Palestinian Authority
Thursday, February 20, 2025

U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s move to freeze foreign aid has brought security assistance to the Palestinian Authority (P.A.) to a halt amid concerns the United States had indirectly paid for terrorism, officials say.

Brazil’s Ex-Leader Indicted In Alleged Coup To Kill Current President
Brazil’s Ex-Leader Indicted In Alleged Coup To Kill Current President
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, has been formally charged in an alleged plot to assassinate the current leader of Brazil and others.

HHS Releases New Guidelines Acknowledging Only Two Sexes
HHS Releases New Guidelines Acknowledging Only Two Sexes
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new guidance on Wednesday that defines sex as an “immutable biological classification” of male and female, aligning with President Donald Trump’s executive orders. This updated policy restores the concept of biological truth regarding the two sexes.

Trump Calls Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy ‘Dictator’
Trump Calls Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy ‘Dictator’
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Relations between Washington and Kyiv rapidly deteriorated Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald J. Trump calling his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zekenskyy a “dictator” who may soon have no country.

US Deploys B-52 Bombers Over Middle East in Regional Show of Force
US Deploys B-52 Bombers Over Middle East in Regional Show of Force
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, to “demonstrate force projection capabilities” to send a clear warning to adversaries in the region.

Indonesia Christians Concerned Over Muslim Opposition Toward Church
Indonesia Christians Concerned Over Muslim Opposition Toward Church
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Devoted Christians in an area of Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province said Thursday they fear for their future after hardline local Muslims objected to their worship activities and construction of a church.

Israel Strikes in Southern Syria
Israel Strikes in Southern Syria
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Israeli Air Force struck armored vehicles and tanks used to store weapons in the Sa’sa area of southern Syria on Tuesday night, targeting arsenals of the former Assad regime, according to military sources.