NASA has recently updated the impact probability of asteroid 2024 YR4, a near-Earth object with an estimated diameter of approximately 177 feet (54 meters). Initially detected in December 2024, the asteroid’s potential collision course with Earth has been a subject of close monitoring. As of February 18, 2025, the likelihood of 2024 YR4 impacting Earth…
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Hamas to Return Bodies of Bibas Family to Israel Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Negotiations
In a recent development, Hamas has announced plans to return the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including members of the Bibas family, to Israel on Thursday. This decision comes as part of the initial phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, which also includes the release of six living hostages on Saturday. The Bibas family mother…
Raila Odinga Eliminated from African Union Commission Chairperson Election
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The Attack on USAID: How Trump and Musk’s Crusade is Disrupting Global Aid
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Ban on Transgender Healthcare for Minors
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Michael Waltz Gains Attention Amid National Security and Diplomatic Discussions
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Ukraine Imposes Sanctions on Former President Petro Poroshenko
Ukraine imposes sanctions on former President Petro Poroshenko, citing national security threats. He calls the move politically motivated amid rising tensions. The Ukrainian government has imposed sanctions on former President Petro Poroshenko as part of a broader crackdown targeting influential figures accused of threatening national security. The sanctions, enacted by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense…
Trump and Putin Agree to Begin Negotiations on Ending Ukraine War
In a significant geopolitical development, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to initiate negotiations aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The announcement follows a phone conversation between the two leaders, during which Putin extended an invitation for Trump to visit…