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Freed American hostage Marc Fogel lands in US after years in Russian captivity

Fox News Marc Fogel, an American who had been detained in Russia since 2021, landed back in the U.S. on Tuesday. Fogel, a history teacher who was working at the Anglo-American School in Moscow, returned to the U.S. after his release from Russia following talks with the Trump administration. He was serving a 14-year sentence…

U.S. hits new low on global corruption index amid concern over courts

Washington Post Denmark topped the latest Corruption Perceptions Index, with a score of 90 out of 100. South Sudan fell to the bottom spot, with a score of eight. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/11/global-corruption-index-united-states-courts/

Hegseth’s visit to U.S. base in Germany met with student walkout

Washington Post The civil disobedience by dozens of middle-schoolers — and some adults — was aimed at the Trump administration’s rollback of DEI initiatives. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/02/11/hegseth-dei-protests-germany/

Gaza Truce Imperiled as Netanyahu and Hamas Send Dueling Warnings

New York Times The Israeli leader’s warning came after Hamas said it would indefinitely postpone the next round of hostage releases. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-ceasefire-hostages.html

Sam Nujoma, who led Namibia after independence struggle, dies at 95

Washington Post Before independence in 1990, Mr. Nujoma directed a Cold War-era insurgency against South African control of the mineral-rich former German colony. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/02/11/sam-nujoma-namibia-president-dies/

American Marc Fogel released from Russian custody

Fox News An American teacher who was detained by Russia is heading back to American soil, the Trump administration announced Tuesday. “Today, President Donald J. Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are able to announce that Mr. Witkoff is leaving Russian airspace with Marc Fogel, an American who was detained by Russia,” National Security…

Israeli cabinet backs Trump’s demand for Hamas to release all hostages by Saturday deadline

Fox News Israel’s security cabinet fully supports President Donald Trump’s demand that the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas release all of its hostages by noon on Saturday or that “all hell is going to break out,” an Israeli official told Fox News. The declaration comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his security cabinet Tuesday…

Israel slams Palestinian ‘deception scheme’ over claim it halted terror rewards program

Fox News JERUSALEM—The president of the Palestinian Authority (PA) apparently capitulated to the Trump administration by claiming to scrap its long-standing program known as “pay for slay,” which provides payments to Palestinian terrorists and their families. There are, however, conflicting reports about whether the PA ended the program or is trying to hoodwink the Trump…

The Islamic State has regrouped in Somalia — and has global ambitions

Washington Post The Post ventured to the front lines of an offensive against the Islamic State in northern Somalia, where foreign fighters are flowing in and cash is flowing out. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/09/somalia-islamic-state-puntland-terrorism/

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Trump’s Meeting With Jordan’s King

New York Times Hamas and President Trump have threatened to upend the cease-fire. Analysts say those words could prove hollow, but the deal still may not last beyond early March. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/middleeast/trump-israel-gaza-cease-fire-deal-jordan.html