Unbiased headline news – Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Cairo have stalled, with no progress on extending the current ceasefire.
The initial phase, which paused 15 months of conflict, is set to expire today. This phase facilitated the release of 33 hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, along with increased aid to Gaza. Hamas officials expressed disappointment over the lack of advancement.
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In northern India, an avalanche struck a highway construction site near Mana Pass, resulting in the deaths of at least four workers.
Rescue teams have retrieved 50 workers, with efforts ongoing to locate five others still missing. The construction crew, primarily migrant laborers, faced challenging conditions due to heavy snowfall and poor visibility.
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Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali condemned a Venezuelan naval incursion into disputed waters containing an ExxonMobil-operated oil field.
Ali announced that Guyana has alerted international allies and lodged a formal protest with Venezuela’s ambassador. The incident underscores escalating tensions over the resource-rich area, with the U.S. administration warning of potential consequences for Venezuela.
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In Maryland, a trench collapse during home renovations in Catonsville led to the deaths of two construction workers.
The incident occurred following the failure of a retaining wall, trapping the workers. Baltimore County Fire Department’s rescue efforts involved stabilizing the trench and removing debris, with an investigation into the collapse underway.
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A Minneapolis man, Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, has been charged with attempting to join the Islamic State group. Hassan, a naturalized U.S. citizen, allegedly made two unsuccessful attempts to travel to Somalia in December.
FBI investigations revealed his public support for the group through social media and a posted video. His case aligns with a pattern of Minnesotans attempting to join extremist groups in recent years.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with President Trump at the White House to discuss securing peace in Ukraine with involvement from Kyiv and European leaders.
Trump also announced plans to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Additionally, his administration is implementing significant federal agency cuts, prompting legal challenges and concerns about military politicization.
