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Fearing Trump will cross border militarily to pursue cartels, Mexico moves to reform constitution

Fox News Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that she will propose constitutional reforms aimed at protecting the country’s sovereignty over concerns the U.S. military could cross the border to pursue Mexican drug cartels. Sheinbaum made the remarks after the Trump administration designated six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, stoking fears that…

Philippine village offers cash for mosquitos amid dengue outbreak

Fox News A village in the densely populated Philippine capital region launched a battle against dengue Wednesday by offering a token bounty to residents for captured mosquitoes — dead or alive. The unusual strategy adopted by the Addition Hills village in Mandaluyong City reflects growing concern after the nearby city of Quezon declared an outbreak…

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…

Trump 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

Souleymane 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

Elon 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

What 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

How 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/

Kremlin 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…

With 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/