World News – Page 28 – Prologue Journal

Key moments in Trump and Putin’s unpredictable relationship

Washington Post Trump and Putin spoke by phone on Wednesday, a 90-minute conversation that began a new chapter in their storied history. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/12/rump-putin-relationship-diplomacy-history/

Egypt reportedly releases details on plan to rebuild Gaza; there’s no mention of ‘cooperation’ with the US

Fox News Egypt has apparently released the initial details of a proposal Cairo has put together to rebuild the Gaza Strip within three to five years, though there’s no mention of a plan to work with the Trump administration or Israel. According to a reporter for i24 News, Egyptian sources told Qatari Al Araby TV…

Who is Alexander Vinnik, the Russian cybercriminal swapped for Marc Fogel?

Washington Post The cryptocurrency kingpin is being released as part of an exchange with Moscow that saw the release of American teacher Marc Fogel from Russia on Tuesday. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/12/alexander-vinnik-crypto-marc-fogel-exchange/

As Trump team makes first NATO visit, Europeans brace for haggling

Washington Post European leaders say Trump isn’t serious about NATO members needing to spend 5 percent of GDP on defense. The question is how much more they need to spend. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/12/nato-defense-spending-trump-hegseth/

The battle over USAID

Washington Post Today on “Post Reports,” how USAID entered President Donald Trump’s crosshairs. And, how his freeze on foreign aid has affected vulnerable people around the world. https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/post-reports/the-battle-over-usaid/

Australian Health Workers Suspended After Threatening Israeli Patients

New York Times Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia denounced the comments, caught on video amid a spate of antisemitic incidents, as “sickening and shameful.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/world/australia/australia-health-workers-antisemitism.html

California’s Scary Product Warning Labels Might Be Working, Study Says

New York Times Products must state if they contain chemicals tied to cancer or other risks. As a result, manufacturers have pulled back from using the chemicals, researchers found. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/climate/california-chemical-warning-labels.html

Gazans fear return to war amid standoff between Israel and Hamas

Washington Post Israel’s defense minister threatened to open “the gates of hell” in Gaza if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages as planned on Saturday. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/12/israel-hamas-gaza-hostages-ceasefire/

Trump talks to Putin in first announced call since taking office

Washington Post President Donald Trump spoke by phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin, breaking a years-long silence between the Oval Office and the Kremlin. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/12/trump-putin-talks-ukraine-war/

Mother of Israeli hostage begs Trump, Netanyahu to bring son home before ceasefire collapses: ‘No more time’

Fox News Idit Ohel, the mother of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel, urgently pleaded for President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of the remaining Oct. 7 captives held by Hamas amid fears the current ceasefire deal is disintegrating. “They have no more time. And please don’t go back to…