28 February 2025

Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal following Oval Office clash
Nicaragua announces its withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

Nicaragua announced on Thursday that it is withdrawing from the UN Human Rights Council, following accusations from experts appointed by the organization that President Daniel Ortega's government is engaged in widespread repression.
Zelenskyy and Trump clash during tense Oval Office talks - VIDEO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump clashed multiple times on Friday (Feb 28), with Zelenskyy urging Trump to exercise caution with Russia, while Trump accused him of being disrespectful, as their underlying differences came to the surface.
Pope Francis faces setback in his fight against pneumonia

Pope Francis experienced a bronchial spasm on Friday, which led to him inhaling vomit and requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation. This setback occurred during his two-week battle with pneumonia, according to the Vatican.
Azerbaijan and Pakistan laud strategic partnership

Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
DOGE cuts may lead to smaller U.S. presence in Antarctica
U.S. health agencies attend WHO's flu meeting despite Trump's exit plans

An official at the UN agency stated on Friday that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) participated in a World Health Organization meeting to discuss the composition of the flu vaccine.
Saudi Arabia condemns unlawful actions in Sudan

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom's rejection of any unlawful actions or steps taken outside the framework of official institutions in Sudan that could impact its unity and do not reflect the will of its people, including calls for the formation of a parallel government.
New data reveals US authorities ban most books on race and gender topics

Books focusing on race and LGBTQ+ subjects were the majority of those attacked by book bans across the US in the past year.
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