China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on select U.S. imports starting Feb. 10

Donald Trump has returned as president, advancing his America First agenda marked by deportations, tariffs, and erratic foreign policy, while fostering political turmoil and authoritarian-like leadership. A discussion featuring Mehdi Hasan and Mick Mulvaney, along with George Conway, Christina Greer, and Greg Swenson, delves into Trump’s immigration policies and his overall fitness for office. Want More Context? 🔎

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam made an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after experiencing severe turbulence, injuring dozens of passengers. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-900 with 275 passengers onboard, diverted to MSP, where 25 individuals were transported to local hospitals for medical evaluation. Want More Context? 🔎

Israel has warned that it will stop humanitarian airdrop operations in Gaza if footage of the destruction caused by its airstrikes is recorded, urging participating countries to prevent media documentation. In response, Gaza's Government Media Office condemned this restriction, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis and extensive damage, with 70% of buildings affected and over 40 million tons of rubble, while questioning why journalists are barred from reporting. Want More Context? 🔎

The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld Nimal Ranatunga's sexual assault conviction for non-consensual condom removal, dismissing the Crown's appeal for a harsher sentence. While the trial judge sentenced Ranatunga to a conditional sentence of two years less a day, dissenting Justice Gillese argued that incarceration was necessary due to the case's serious nature and the victim's trauma. Want More Context? 🔎

The UK's intention to recognize Palestine hinges on Israel's failure to improve conditions in Gaza, where humanitarian crises worsen due to Israel's control over aid. This has prompted discussions of Palestinian statehood, with countries like France and Canada also considering recognition, reflecting growing international frustration with Israel's actions in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

A 21-year-old woman in Chhattisgarh accused Bajrang Dal activists of coercing her into giving a false statement regarding an alleged human trafficking case involving two Kerala nuns, who were arrested alongside a local man. She claimed she was threatened and assaulted to change her statement, while Bajrang Dal officials denied the allegations, asserting that CCTV footage will clarify the incident. Want More Context? 🔎