RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories, Feb 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Israel will release 602 prisoners on Saturday as part of a hostage-prisoner exchange with Hamas under the ongoing Gaza ceasefire agreement, according to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club advocacy group. Of the prisoners to be freed, 445 are from Gaza, arrested after Hamas’ October 7 attack, which triggered […]

NATIONAL HARBOR, United States, Feb 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The White House confirmed on Friday that Ukraine will soon sign a deal allowing Washington access to its mineral deposits, a deal that had previously been rejected by President Volodymyr Zelensky due to concerns over insufficient security guarantees. During his remarks at the Conservative Political Action […]

WASHINGTON, Feb 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The Trump administration announced Thursday that it is canceling the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 500,000 Haitian migrants that had been granted by former President Joe Biden. The United States provides TPS to foreign citizens who cannot safely return to their home countries due to situations […]

WASHINGTON, Feb 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The US Senate kicked off an all-night “vote-a-rama” on Thursday, with Democrats preparing to introduce hundreds of amendments to a Republican-drafted budget resolution that notably lacks support from former President Donald Trump. A Rare Opportunity for Political Maneuvering The vote-a-rama offers a unique opportunity for senators to propose and […]

TOKYO, Feb 21, 2025 – Japan’s core inflation accelerated to 3.2% year-on-year in January, surpassing market expectations and raising speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) as it continues to scale back its long-standing monetary easing policies. Rising Prices Drive Inflation Up According to government data released on Friday, the […]

WASHINGTON, Feb 21, 2025 (AFP) – The US Senate passed a budget blueprint early Friday, overcoming Democratic opposition and moving closer to securing funds for border security and other Republican priorities. However, the plan lacks former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, as it does not include the tax cuts he wants to extend. A Narrowly Approved […]

Beit Lahiya, Gaza, Palestine – Among the ruins of what was once their home, Faten Abu Haloub, a mother of five, has set up a makeshift shelter with her family and in-laws. Their life now unfolds in tents pitched on shattered concrete, where every drop of water is a battle. Her husband Karam’s parents, Dalal […]

Kash Patel has officially been confirmed as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Senate approved his nomination in a narrow 51-49 vote on Thursday, marking a significant victory for former President Donald Trump, who has long been at odds with the agency. Every Senate Democrat opposed Patel’s confirmation, along with Republican […]

A Dubai-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dhaka with 395 passengers today made an emergency landing at Nagpur in India due to technical glitch. “At approximately 10:45 PM, while in mid-air, the captain received a technical signal, prompting an emergency landing at the nearest airport, Nagpur in India,” said a Biman press release here.  All […]