Times Square billboard targets PA 'pay-for-slay' policy
A billboard in New York’s Times Square spotlights the Palestinian Authority's pay-for-slay policy as Abbas advances a draft constitution for a future Palestinian state.
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US ends temporary protected status for Yemeni nationals
US withdraws newly updated list of firms allegedly aiding China's military
Ukraine's Zelensky meets Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in Munich, demands end to dictatorships
‘We were careless’: Valeria Chomsky regrets relationship of her family with Jeffrey Epstein
It came to public knowledge that Chomsky had nurtured a friendship with Epstein, who asked for the linguist's advice on how to respond to his sex-trafficking accusations in 2019.
UK terror ban on pro-Palestine group unlawful, court rules after appeal
The ban had put Palestine Action on a par with Islamic State or al Qaeda and made it a crime to be a member, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.
Two killed, one wounded, in shooting at South Carolina HBCU
The shooting was reported at about 9:15 p.m. local time in an apartment at the Hugine Suites student residential complex, according to the statement posted on the university's Facebook page.
North Korea says South Korea should prevent 'sovereignty violation' after drone intrusion
South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young acknowledged the incident as a problem, with Kim Jong Un's sister saying she appreciated Chung's expression of regret.
Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat, arrests skipper for fleeing inspection
The captain, a 47-year-old Chinese national, is accused of ignoring orders to stop for an on-board inspection on Thursday in waters off southwest Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan's fisheries agency said.
Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Ruemmler resigns after Epstein disclosures
Ruemmler said she "made the determination" that the media attention was distracting from her work, with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon noting, "I respect her decision."
Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez defends Maduro as the rightful leader and signals diplomatic progress with the US, amid growing cooperation and oil sales.
US-led oil sales from Venezuela to bring in $5 billion in months, energy chief Wright tells NBC
Much of the oil is being refined in US refineries, and the administration of US President Donald Trump has handed over proceeds from the sales to Venezuela’s interim government, Chris Wright said.
Sudan defense minister rejects claims aid convoy carried weapons in North Kordofan strike
Gen. Hassan Kabroun claimed the area was under the full control of the Sudanese Armed Forces and “does not require transporting any military equipment using aid convoys as decoys.”
Senior US health official Oz invited Epstein to Valentine's Day party, documents show
An email from Oz and his wife to Jeffrey Epstein has a subject line reading "Mehmet and Liza Oz's Valentine's Day Celebration" and contains a link to a digital invitation.
