Global news update for February 21, 2025, featuring repatriation efforts, explosions in Tel Aviv, and FEMA employee terminations. Global News Roundup The morning news brief for February 21, 2025, brings us several significant updates from around the world. Migrant Repatriation Efforts Continue Over 170 migrants who were being held at Guantánamo have been...

A heated row has erupted in space between Elon Musk and Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen over the deployment of two American astronauts on the International Space Station. The controversy began when Musk claimed that former President Joe Biden intentionally abandoned the astronauts for 'political reasons'. The International Space Station (ISS)...

As the global alternative investment market surges, Bitcoin Treasury's expansion reaches new heights with Altvest Capital becoming the first publicly listed company in Africa to buy bitcoin as a strategic treasury asset. Altvest Capital, a South African alternative investment firm, has become the first publicly listed company in Africa to...

In a late-night session, the US Senate has passed a Republican-backed budget plan despite opposition from Democratic senators. The proposal includes deep cuts to social programs and tax breaks for corporations and high-income earners. The US Senate has been in session for an extended period, with lawmakers working through the...

Germany's top politicians clashed on key issues in the final televised debate before the parliamentary election, including Ukraine, NATO, and US relations. The debate saw intense discussions on various topics, with each party presenting their stance on defense expenditures, healthcare policy, and immigration. The final televised debate between Germany's top...

Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with business leaders, including Alibaba founder Jack Ma, sparks speculation about a shift in policy toward the tech sector and potential rehabilitation of Mr. Ma. A meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and some of the country's foremost business leaders has sparked excitement and speculation,...

As the UK and European countries prepare to deploy a significant military force to Ukraine, estimates suggest it could be one of the largest since World War II. The deployment aims to provide military training and logistical support to Ukrainian forces, enabling them to counter Russian aggression more effectively. The...

As Ivory Coast assumes authority over the final French military installation, a significant milestone is marked in the long-standing relationship between the two nations. The Ivorian government has officially taken control of the last remaining 'French military base' in the country. This development marks a significant milestone in the long-standing...

Tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky have sparked concern among Senate Republicans, who fear the escalating rhetoric could harm US-Ukraine relations and exacerbate the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. The recent exchange of words between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has left many in the Senate...

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's unconventional approach to grant making has yielded surprising results, with over 2,000 organizations benefiting from her $19 billion in donations. MacKenzie Scott's Unconventional Philanthropic Approach Yields Surprising Results The philanthropist has made headlines for her unprecedented generosity over the past five years, donating a staggering $19 billion...