Fact-checking Trump’s claims about ‘dictator’ Zelenskyy and Ukraine war
Donald Trump has stunned European leaders with a series of controversial claims about the war in Ukraine and the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Day: February 21, 2025
South Korea requests to be excluded from Trump’s efforts to increase tariffs
South Korean officials have asked the Trump administration to exclude their country from U.S. plans to impose aggressive tariffs on trade partners, emphasizing that Seoul is already applying low duties on American products under the free trade agreemen…
South Korea seeks exemption from Trump’s proposed tariff hikes
South Korean officials have asked the Trump administration to exclude their country from U.S. plans to impose aggressive tariffs on trade partners
Mariners working to find new ways for fans to stream games
The Mariners are working behind the scenes to find a direct-to-consumer option for fans to watch games. But thus far, they’ve been unsuccessful.
Israel Says Returned Body Is Not Bibas Mother, Accuses Hamas Of Killing Boys
Israel said Friday that one of the four bodies returned from Gaza is not hostage Shiri Bibas, as claimed by Hamas, accusing Palestinian “terrorists” of killing her two young boys.
Elon Musk Waves ‘Chainsaw’ On Stage Celebrating Trump’s Cost-Cutting Efforts
Elon Musk, who has bragged of putting US federal agencies “into the woodchipper” as he slashes government spending, paraded a chainsaw on stage.
Rivian Reports First Quarter of ‘Positive Gross Profit’
Rivian reported its first-ever positive gross profit of $170 million in Q4 2024, driven by cost reductions and increased regulatory credit sales, despite a $4.7 billion net loss for the year. The company said it expects to sell 46,000-51,000 vehicles t…
Middle East crisis: Israel claims Hamas killed Bibas children with their ‘bare hands’ – as it happened – The Guardian
Middle East crisis: Israel claims Hamas killed Bibas children with their ‘bare hands’ – as it happened The GuardianFate of Bibas Family Renews Fears for Israel-Gaza Cease-Fire The New York TimesIsrael says bodies received by Hamas…
US defence secretary Hegseth mulls shake-up in military leadership, targets high-ranking officials
US President Trump’s new defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, is circulating a list of top military generals for potential firing. Among the names is Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the second woman to be promoted to a four-star Admiral in Navy history. Speculati…