Gaza truce and hostage talks resume between Israel and Hamas in Qatar
Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel for a ceasefire and hostage release deal have been resumed in Qatar, Israel’s defense minister announced on Saturday. Source link
Messi, Soros among recipients of Biden’s Medal of Freedom – DW – 01/05/2025
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Saturday honored 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor, at the White House. “For the last time as President I have the honor of presenting the Medal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian honor, to a group of extraordinary, truly extraordinary people who … Read more
US plans $8 billion arms sale to Israel, including air-to-air missiles
Washington is planning an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, US officials said on Saturday. The package includes ammunition for fighter jets and attack helicopters, and needs approval from Congress. Source link
Italian Prime Minister Meloni met Trump at his resort in Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida on Saturday to meet US President-elect Donald Trump, as the prominent European leader sought to strengthen ties with Trump ahead of his inauguration on January 20. According to video shared on social media by reporters and others, members of the public at … Read more
Mali army claims arrest of IS-linked group leader – DW – 01/05/2025
Mali’s army said on Saturday it had arrested the leader of the Islamic State in Greater Sahara (EIGS), a terrorist organization in the Sahel region. The army announced that it had arrested two men, Mahamad Ould Erkehile “alias Abu Rakiya” and Abu Hash, and described the latter as “the head of the First Order”. What … Read more
German interior minister says some Syrians could be deported – DW – 01/05/2025
German Interior Minister Nancy Feser has suggested that some Syrians seeking asylum in Germany could be returned to their country under certain conditions, following the fall of President Bashar Assad. Feser’s comments follow Germany’s decision just days after rebel groups led by Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria overthrew the former president following a … Read more
Police got help from Tesla data after truck explosion; Experts worry about privacy
New York – Your car is spying on you. That’s one conclusion from the fast, detailed data that Tesla collected on the driver of one of its Cybertrucks, which exploded in Las Vegas, Nevada earlier this week. Privacy data experts say the deep dive from Elon Musk’s company was impressive, but it also highlights a … Read more
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Messi, Hillary Clinton – DW – 01/05/2025
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Saturday honored 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor, at the White House. “For the last time as President I have the honor of presenting the Medal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian honor, to a group of extraordinary, truly extraordinary people who … Read more
