14 February 2025

Elon Musk's strategies frustrating some senior White House officials

As tech billionaire Elon Musk continues to expand his influence over more than a dozen U.S. federal agencies, frustration is mounting among some senior aides to President Donald Trump. They are calling for better coordination from Musk's team as he cuts back on the U.S. government, according to four individuals familiar with the tensions.
UN raises alarm over a humanitarian crisis in Sudan, urging global intervention

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees issued a stark warning about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, stressing the urgent need for international attention, media coverage, and a boost in aid.
US Vice President tells Zelensky US seeks a 'lasting' peace

U.S. Vice President JD Vance pledged on Friday that Washington aims to secure a "lasting" peace as he held his first meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss Donald Trump's efforts for a deal with Moscow.
Paris is set to name avenue after Russia's Alexei Navalny

Paris will name part of an avenue after Alexei Navalny, the late Russian opposition leader who died under unclear circumstances in an Arctic prison colony, according to the city council.
Iran stops Lebanese planes from returning stranded citizens after Israeli 'threat'

On Friday, Iran prevented Lebanese planes from repatriating dozens of Lebanese nationals stranded in the country, in retaliation for Lebanon's refusal to allow an Iranian flight to land at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport, following what Tehran called an unlawful Israeli threat.
IAEA confirms drone attack damaged Chernobyl dome's outer wall

The U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Friday that a drone strike damaged an outer wall of the protective dome covering the remains of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine, sparking a fire. The 1986 Chernobyl disaster is regarded as the worst nuclear accident in history.
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Silver rises above $33 despite Trump tariff pause

Silver jumped more than 2.5%, reaching nearly $33.30 in Friday’s North American markets, marking its highest level in over three months.
Gaza plans challenge Egypt-US relations

In the busy center of Cairo, coffee shops are filled with Gazans who managed to escape at the start of Israel's intense war on Hamas. While they have found safety, their concerns remain as they worry about their loved ones still in Gaza.
Azerbaijani judokas excel at Baku Grand Slam 2025

Azerbaijani judokas made a strong start at the Baku Grand Slam 2025, which is being held at the National Gymnastics Arena starting from February 14.