Category: World News
What was in the brown bags handed to Israeli hostages released by Hamas?
Fox News The three Israeli hostages freed in the first phase of the cease-fire deal with Hamas were all spotted carrying paper “gift bags” with the terror organization’s logo. The bags reportedly contained a map of Gaza, photos of the women from their time in captivity, and certificates reading “release decision,” according to Hebrew-language media.…
Read MoreWhat to know about the WHO and its rocky relationship with the U.S.
Washington Post Trump had started the process of leaving the World Health Organization in his first term but was not able to complete it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/01/21/trump-withdrawal-world-health-organization/
Read MoreTrump designated drug cartels as terrorists. Here’s what that means.
Washington Post Cartels have set off car bombs and beheaded victims. But designating them as terror groups could have unforeseen consequences. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/21/trump-cartels-terrorists-mexico/
Read More66 dead after fire erupts at popular ski hotel in Turkey
Fox News A fire at a hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday killed at least 66 people, Turkey’s Interior Minister said. Ali Yerlikaya said at least 51 other people were injured in the disaster. “We are in deep pain. We have unfortunately lost 66 lives in the fire that broke…
Read MoreIsraeli intel indicates Hamas held hostages at new Gaza hospital as UN health agency criticized for inaction
Fox News TEL AVIV, Israel – With the first three Israeli hostages freed in the cease-fire for hostages deal, Fox News Digital has exclusively learned that several terrorists captured by Israeli forces last month confessed that Israeli captives were held at different times at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces…
Read MoreIsraeli military launches large-scale counterterrorism operation in West Bank city
Fox News The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a wide-ranging counterterrorism operation in the West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday. The IDF, Israel Security Authority and Israel Border Police announced the operation in a joint statement, but did not give details. Two people were allegedly killed in an Israeli strike that was part of…
Read MoreHotel fire kills at least 10 at popular Turkish ski resort
Washington Post The fire in Turkey’s Kartalkaya area also injured dozens after starting on the restaurant floor of the Grand Kartal Hotel, authorities said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/21/turkey-fire-kartalkaya-ski-resort/
Read MoreAmericans freed in Afghanistan-U.S. prisoner swap, Taliban says
Washington Post The family of Ryan Corbett of New York confirmed his release, while the Taliban said Khan Mohammed, an Afghan serving a life sentence in California, was freed. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/21/us-afghanistan-taliban-prisoner-exchange/
Read MorePrince Harry trial takes on Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids. What to know.
Washington Post Opening arguments in Prince Harry’s civil lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers are scheduled to begin Tuesday. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/21/prince-harry-trial-murdoch-sun-tabloid/
Read MoreLive briefing: Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza holds for second day
Washington Post Joe Biden sought the ceasefire as a key objective before exiting the Oval Office. President Donald Trump cast doubt on the deal on his first day back in power. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/21/israel-war-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-news-hamas/
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