Poland’s Premier Condemns Green Deal; Urges Trump-Style Defense Of Europe
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged the European Union to cut the “Green Deal drastically,” saying the controversial environmental program would “bankrupt” the EU.
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Trump Announces $500 Billion “Stargate” Project to Lead AI Advancement Worldwide
The US Trump administration on Tuesday announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to build artificial intelligence infrastructure that will outpace AI programs being developed by other countries, USA Today reports.
Iran Is “Pressing Gas Pedal” on Uranium Enrichment, UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says
Continuing to raise the long-standing alarm that Iran is close to developing a nuclear bomb, the UN’s nuclear watchdog chief has announced that the Iranian regime is “pressing the gas pedal” on its enrichment of uranium to near weapons grade, Reuters reports.
Israel Will Control Egypt-Gaza Border Crossing During Ceasefire First Phase
Israel, not the Palestinian Authority, will control the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the current four-day-old ceasefire with Hamas, the Associated Press reports.
Trump Directs Feds to Target Cartels that Threaten Homeland Security
President Donald Trump is directing federal agencies to target Mexican cartels and other foreign groups that are a threat to American citizens and national security.
Trump Orders Federal DEI Staff Be Put On Leave Immediately
President Donald Trump ordered that starting Wednesday, all federal staff working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities will immediately be put on paid leave.
Trump Orders Agencies to Protect Americans From Terrorist, National Security Threats
In addition to declaring an invasion at the southern border and declaring multiple national emergencies, President Donald Trump issued an order to protect Americans from foreign terrorists and other public safety threats.
IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Halevi Resigns Over October 7 Failures
Citing failure to protect Israel from the October 7 Hamas attack, IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi on Tuesday announced his resignation, Haaretz reports. Halevi will leave his post on March 6.
Officials: ‘Trump Seeks New Trade Deal Through Tariffs Threats’
U.S. President Donald J. Trump wants to pressure America’s neighbors to renegotiate a continental trade deal by threatening to impose massive tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico as soon as next week, U.S. sources said Tuesday.
Indonesia Hit By Deadly Floods, Killing Dozens
Rescuers in Indonesia have recovered the bodies of dozens of people killed in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks on the nation’s Java and Bali islands, with more heavy rain expected.
Turkish Hotel Fire Kills Scores of People
At least 76 people have been killed in a fire engulfing a popular Turkish ski resort, prompting the detention of numerous people, officials say.
Australia: Day Care Center Near Jewish Synagogue Firebombed and Sprayed With Antisemitic Graffiti
Amid a surge in threats and attacks on Australia’s Jewish community, a childcare center located near a Jewish school and synagogue in Sydney was firebombed and had antisemitic graffiti sprayed on its walls in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Haaretz reports. The center was empty at the time of the attack and there were no reports of injuries.
SCOTUS to Consider Whether Maryland Parents Can Pull Children Out of LGTBQ-Inclusive Lessons
The US Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether parents of elementary school pupils in Montgomery County, Maryland can pull their children out of lessons that use storybooks featuring LGBTQ characters and storylines, the Associated Press reports.
Christian University Provides Essential Assistance in Fighting Los Angeles Wildfires
Pepperdine University, a Christian college in Malibu, California provided essential assistance in the fight against the horrific Los Angeles Palisades and Kenneth wildfires earlier this month by allowing firefighters access to the school’s Recycled Water Irrigation Reservoir and acting as a hub for coordinating an emergency response for the affected community, Christianity Today reports.
Israel Launches Large-Scale Counterterrorism Operation in Jenin
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a large-scale counterterrorism operation in Jenin, named “Iron Wall.” The operation, announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the IDF, involves numerous forces from special units, Shin Bet, and Border Police, and will continue for several days.
Russia and China Reaffirm Ties Following Trump Inauguration
A day after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday had a phone conversation in which they affirmed their two countries’ ties based on ‘shared interests, equality, and mutual benefits,’ the Associated Press reports.
Concern Over Pakistan Christians Behind Bars Since 2001
A major human rights group in Pakistan has demanded the immediate release from prison of Christian Anwar Kenneth, who it says has been arbitrarily detained on trumped-up blasphemy charges for over 20 years and faces the death penalty.
Sudan: Christian Convert Forced Into Hiding by Muslim Family, “Remember Us in Your Prayers Because of These Challenges We Are Facing”
A Christian convert in Sudan’s West Darfur state has been made to divorce his Muslim wife and has been shunned by his Muslim family on account of his new faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Devastated by ongoing civil war, Muslim-majority Sudan ranks 5 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Trump Issues Series of Border Security Orders ‘To Protect America From Invasion’
President Donald Trump Monday night declared a national emergency at the U.S. southwest border and issued multiple directives to implement border security.
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Government Censorship
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order banning the federal government from taking any action to restrict Americans free speech rights.