Category: World News
Chinese warships make ‘unusual’ voyage near US ally Australia
Fox News Australia is “keeping close watch on” Chinese military ships traversing waters off its coast, Richard Marles, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense, noted during an interview on Sky News Australia. Marles said that the ships “have been abiding by international law,” though he described the situation as “not unprecedented, but an…
Read MoreTrump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term
New York Times President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/trump-putin-russia-ukraine.html
Read MoreSouleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
New York Times He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/movies/souleymane-cisse-dead.html
Read MoreElon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?
New York Times Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/business/elon-musk-tesla-trump.html
Read MoreWhat to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy
New York Times The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/middleeast/mbs-saudi-crown-prince-what-to-know.html
Read MoreHow Elon Musk used X to amplify Germany’s far right ahead of election
Washington Post Musk won AfD a massive new audience, and JD Vance added support. That brought the party outsized attention, but the impact in Germany was limited, data shows. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/20/musk-germany-election-afd-x-twitter/
Read MoreKremlin suggests another US-Russia prisoner swap could be coming: report
Fox News The Kremlin is suggesting that another U.S.-Russia prisoner swap could be coming, just days after the release of two Americans who were detained by Russia, a report says. The Kremlin said Thursday that the idea of a possible new prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S. is on the agenda, with spokesman Dmitry…
Read MoreWith Gaza rule at stake, Palestinian forces struggle to make their case
Washington Post A major military campaign by Palestinian Authority security forces against militants in the West Bank revealed serious challenges to efforts at imposing order. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/20/palestinian-authority-security-forces-jenin/
Read MoreSouleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
New York Times He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/obituaries/souleymane-cisse-dead.html
Read MoreEuropeans rally around Ukraine after Trump insults Zelensky
Washington Post President Donald Trump’s promotion of Russia’s narrative has caused worry in Europe that the United States is redrawing its longstanding alliances. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/20/ukraine-russia-trump-kellogg-europe/
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