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Supreme Court Rejects Holocaust Survivors’ Suit Against Hungary

New York Times The justices unanimously ruled that the plaintiffs had not established a connection to the United States required by the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/us/politics/scotus-holocaust-survivors-hungary.html

Egon Schiele Watercolor, Said to be Nazi-Looted, Set for Auction

New York Times Christie’s, which values the work at more than $1 million, said the proceeds from any sale would be shared with the heirs of an art collector killed in a concentration camp. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/arts/design/egon-schiele-watercolor-nazi-looted-christies-auction.html

Canada arrests prominent activist over pro-Palestinian stance

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Police in Canada have arrested a Canadian activist and author for criticizing Israel and its genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/21/743227/Canada-arrests-prominent-activist,-author-over-pro-Palestinian-stance

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Reorder Asia Trade and Exclude the U.S.

New York Times Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to President Trump’s economic grievances. But they are also best placed to make deals to minimize their exposure. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/business/trump-tariffs-asia-impact.html

Which Palestinian terror group took the Bibas family hostage?

Jerusalem Post It is not fully known what happened to Shiri and the two children. It is not known if the Mujahideen group was responsible for murdering them or if Hamas was. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843197

Egypt’s Sisi leaves Riyadh after meeting about Gaza conflict

Jerusalem Post So far, there has been no concrete Arab plan for Gaza to counter US President Donald Trump’s proposal. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-843195

Israeli forces kill Palestinian woman in Rafah in another ceasefire violation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces kill a Palestinian woman with live fire in south Gaza in violation of the ceasefire. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/21/743222/Israeli-forces-kill-Palestinian-woman-in-Rafah-in-another-ceasefire-breach

Hamas says to release 6 captives, raps Netanyahu’s threat over Shiri Bibas as PR stunt

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has announced the names of six Israeli captives who are set to be released on Saturday as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/21/743220/Israel-Hamas-wrong-body-Shiri-Bibas-prisoner-war-genocide-Gaza

Hamas Failed to Return the Body of One Hostage. What Now?

New York Times The Palestinian armed group said it had handed over the remains of Shiri Bibas along with her two young children and another man. Israel said forensic testing found that it wasn’t her. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-shiri-bibas.html

As Russia Talks Peace, Moscow Threatens New Ukraine Region

New York Times Moscow’s forces are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a province they have never invaded. If they cross in, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/europe/russia-ukraine-peace-talks.html