Zelensky hopes US will 'stay strong' in face of Russian demands

The Quakers in Britain group has condemned the arrests of six Youth Demand supporters by over 30 police officers, noting it as the first occurrence in a Quaker meeting house. The detainees were arrested for conspiracy to cause a public nuisance, with the meeting held to share plans for non-violent civil resistance actions in April. Quakers in Britain emphasized the importance of freedom of speech and assembly, supporting the right to nonviolent public protest as...

The Hamas militant group accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, while Israel made a counter-proposal with US coordination following a resumption of fighting. The Egyptian proposal included the release of hostages by Hamas in exchange for aid and a pause in fighting, with Israel releasing Palestinian prisoners. Israel ended the ceasefire with Hamas, vowing escalation until hostages are returned and Hamas disarms, while widening ground operations in Gaza's Rafah city. Full...

A federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Adam Schleifer, was fired by the White House on behalf of President Donald J. Trump after pressure from lawyers representing a fast-food executive he was prosecuting, Andrew Wiederhorn, who was indicted on tax charges. The decision to terminate Schleifer, a registered Democrat, was seen as politically motivated, with concerns raised about the chilling effect on prosecutors and the impact on free speech within the Department of Justice. This firing...

Hamas has approved a new ceasefire plan for Gaza that would release five hostages to Israel in exchange for a 50-day truce, with Egyptian and Qatari mediators involved in the negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has submitted a counter-proposal, with hopes of reaching an agreement coinciding with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, as Israeli forces continue air strikes and ground operations in Gaza following the breakdown of a previous ceasefire in January....

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk presented its annual report in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, showcasing flags with the company's logos, including those of its popular diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy. The event, held on February 5, 2025, featured images of the flags as Novo Nordisk highlighted its achievements and financial performance. The presentation emphasized the company's commitment to innovation and success in the pharmaceutical industry. Full Article

In Istanbul, hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in support of imprisoned Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, sparking nationwide protests despite police crackdowns and arrests. The Republican People's Party organized the demonstration, calling for Imamoglu's release and the release of other political prisoners, including former presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtas. The protests are seen as a challenge to President Erdogan's leadership, with calls for an early election and signatures being collected for Imamoglu's release. Full Article