A Critical Look at USAID's Role and the Impact of Israel's Assault on Education

Palestinian-American student and author Ahmad Ibsais criticizes USAID's historical support for US geopolitical interests. He cites examples like funding opposition groups in South America, refusing long-term aid to Gaza, and financing a fake social media channel in Cuba to stir dissent.

Following an executive order by US President Donald Trump, Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" for US users. Users in Mexico will still see "Gulf of Mexico," while users elsewhere will see both names displayed.

Elon Musk, owner of the popular social media app X, admits that his claim about $50 million worth of condoms being sent to Gaza was incorrect. He made this statement in response to a journalist questioning the credibility of his statements.

An Israeli soldier assaulted the director of a Palestinian police station in Hebron, occupied West Bank. The incident occurred within the police station, where the officer attempted to defend himself by punching one of the soldiers.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the leaders of Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland symbolically activated the connection of the Baltic states to the European Union power grid on February 9. This marks their full transition from Russia's electricity system.

Israel's indiscriminate assault on Gaza has reduced the Islamic University of Gaza and the University of Palestine to rubble. This has deprived thousands of students of the opportunity to continue their education.