Ed Sheeran's Street Performance Halted by Police in India
British singer Ed Sheeran's attempt to perform for free on the streets of India on February 9th was shut down by police who failed to recognize him.
Hamas Leader Threatens Retaliation if Hostages Not Released
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has threatened to unleash "hell" if all hostages are not returned by Saturday. This statement comes after he reiterated claims of ownership over Gaza and declared that Palestinians forcibly expelled from the region would not be granted the right of return.
Malaysian PM Praises Erdogan's Leadership and Global Influence
During a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on February 10th, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's leadership, highlighting his role in transforming Türkiye and positioning the country as a key global player.
Palestinians Face Obstacles and Disruptions in Daily Life
Some 3.3 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem, navigate nearly 800 checkpoints—228 more than before Israel launched its war on Gaza. These checkpoints disrupt daily life for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
US Aid Criticized for Historical Support of Geopolitical Interests
Palestinian-American student and author Ahmad Ibsais criticizes USAID for historically supporting the US's geopolitical interests rather than genuinely aiding those in need.
Google Maps Renames Gulf of Mexico for US Users
Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" for US users, following an executive order by US President Donald Trump. Users located in Mexico will still see "Gulf of Mexico," while users everywhere else will see both names displayed.
Elon Musk Acknowledges Inaccurate Information Regarding Gaza
Elon Musk, owner of the popular social media app X, has acknowledged that his claim regarding $50 million worth of condoms being sent to Gaza was incorrect.
Israeli Soldier Assaults Palestinian Police Station Director
An Israeli soldier assaulted the director of a Palestinian police station in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred within the police station, where the officer attempted to defend himself by punching one of the soldiers.
Baltic States Transition to European Union Power Grid
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 9th. This marks their full transition from Russia's electricity system.
Gaza Universities Reduced to Rubble in Israeli Assault
Israel's indiscriminate assault on Gaza has reduced the Islamic University of Gaza and the University of Palestine to rubble, depriving thousands of students of the opportunity to continue their education.
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