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Chile declares state of emergency, imposes curfew amid raging wildfires
SANTIAGO — Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of emergency in the central regions of Maule and Nuble and imposed a nighttime curfew in parts of the Araucania region as the country battles a worsening wildfire crisis. The government confirmed on X that the curfew applies to 11 communes in Araucania, running from 10 p.m. Saturday (0100GMT Sunday) to 6 a.m. Sunday, as authorities work to contain the fires. At least 15 active fire outbreaks have been reported, fueled by soaring temperatures and dry conditions.Boric suggested that many of the fires in La Araucania were deliberately set, citing “well-founded reasons to believe” they were intentional.He has instructed law enforcement agencies to investigate and identify those responsible. The wildfire crisis comes just...
February 09, 2025

Chile declares state of emergency, imposes curfew amid raging wildfires

Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry, cites marital troubles as reason for leniency
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed the possibility of deporting Prince Harry, citing the Duke of Sussex’s personal struggles as a reason to leave him alone.“I don’t want to do that... He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible,” Trump said in an interview with The New York Post on Friday.Prince Harry’s immigration status has been under scrutiny, with the Heritage Foundation alleging that he may have concealed past drug use, which could disqualify him from holding a U.S. visa. The conservative think tank sued the Department of Homeland Security last year, seeking the release of Harry’s visa records following his admissions of drug use in his autobiography Spare.Harry and Meghan Markle moved to the U.S. in 2020 after stepping back from royal...
February 09, 2025

Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry, cites marital troubles as reason for leniency

Lebanese President affirms new government is non-partisan, focused on national interest
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed on Saturday that members of the newly formed government are independent of political parties and will work solely to serve the interests of the Lebanese people.Expressing satisfaction with the formation of the government, Aoun congratulated Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and his ministers, wishing them success in their new roles.He emphasized that the government, named the "Reform and Rescue Government," was established based on agreed-upon criteria with Salam.“One of the most important of these criteria is that the government does not include ministers affiliated with political parties,” Aoun stated, underscoring the commitment to selecting ministers based on competence, experience, and specialization, as well as their strong...
February 09, 2025

Lebanese President affirms new government is non-partisan, focused on national interest

Trump claims talks with Putin on ending Russia-Ukraine war, Kremlin remains silent
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stating that the Russian leader is eager to bring the conflict to a close.In an interview with The New York Post on Friday, Trump declined to reveal how many times the two had spoken but insisted that Putin "wants to see people stop dying."He described the war, now in its third year, as a senseless loss of life, asserting that it "never would have happened" had he been president in 2022.Criticizing his predecessor Joe Biden, Trump called him "an embarrassment" and emphasized his urgency in resolving the war.He expressed confidence in his ability to broker peace, stating, "I hope it’s fast. Every day people...
February 09, 2025

Trump claims talks with Putin on ending Russia-Ukraine war, Kremlin remains silent

Israeli army withdraws from Netzarim Corridor as part of ceasefire deal with Hamas
GAZA CITY — The Israeli army has begun withdrawing from the Netzarim Corridor in the Gaza Strip as part of a ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian group Hamas, Israel's public broadcaster KAN reported on Sunday.The withdrawal is expected to be completed by the end of the day, according to the report.The Netzarim Corridor was established by the Israeli military to divide the Gaza Strip into northern and southern sections and to prevent displaced Palestinians from returning to their homes.This development follows the latest prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas, with three Israeli captives released on Saturday in return for 183 Palestinian prisoners. — Agencies
February 09, 2025

Israeli army withdraws from Netzarim Corridor as part of ceasefire deal with Hamas

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Lebanon forms new government led by Nawaf Salam amid shifting political landscape
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s presidency announced on Saturday the formation of a new 24-member government led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, marking the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022.The announcement follows weeks of intensive consultations and comes amid shifting political dynamics after Hezbollah was weakened by a devastating war with Israel.In a statement, President Joseph Aoun confirmed that he had accepted the resignation of outgoing caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s government and signed a decree with Salam to establish the new cabinet.The 24 ministers in Salam’s government are evenly split between Christian and Muslim sects, in accordance with Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing system.Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed hope that his government would be...
February 08, 2025

Lebanon forms new government led by Nawaf Salam amid shifting political landscape

Small plane crashes in São Paulo, killing two and injuring several
SÃO PAULO — A small aircraft crashed on a busy avenue in São Paulo on Friday morning shortly after taking off from a nearby private airport, killing the pilot and the plane’s owner, authorities confirmed.The two victims were the only people on board.The crash occurred in the Barra Funda neighborhood on the west side of the city, near downtown. Debris from the aircraft struck a bus, injuring a woman inside, while another piece hit a motorcyclist.Both were taken for medical treatment. Later reports confirmed that four additional people sustained minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals. São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas identified the victims as pilot Gustavo Medeiros and aircraft owner Márcio Carpena.CCTV footage obtained by TV Globo captured the moment of...
February 08, 2025

Small plane crashes in São Paulo, killing two and injuring several

Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia welcome baby girl
STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have welcomed their fourth child, a baby girl, born on Friday in Stockholm.The couple has yet to reveal her name or release a photograph, but the newborn princess weighs 3,645 grams (8 lbs) and measures 49 centimeters (19 inches) in length.Prince Carl Philip, the son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and fourth in line to the Swedish throne, married Sofia Hellqvist in June 2015. Their daughter joins her three older brothers, Prince Alexander, Prince Gabriel, and Prince Julian.Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the government extended their congratulations to the royal family, with Kristersson expressing well wishes for the new arrival.Although Sweden's monarchy is purely ceremonial, the royal family remains highly popular,...
February 08, 2025

Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia welcome baby girl

Federal judge halts Trump-Musk plan to dismantle USAID, reinstates furloughed staff
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), halting plans to furlough thousands of agency employees and forcing overseas staff to return to the U.S. within 30 days.U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, ruled that the sudden move posed unnecessary risks and financial burdens on USAID employees and their families. His order also reinstated staff who had already been placed on administrative leave.The decision marks the first significant legal setback for President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally, Elon Musk, who spearheaded the effort to shut down USAID under the newly created Department of Government Efficiency.Nichols cited reports...
February 08, 2025

Federal judge halts Trump-Musk plan to dismantle USAID, reinstates furloughed staff

Baltic states cut energy ties with Russia and Belarus, move toward EU grid
VILNIUS — Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia officially disconnected from a shared energy system with Russia and Belarus on Saturday.The BRELL (Belarus, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) system was established after the Soviet Union’s dissolution to ensure a stable power supply among its former republics.However, as sovereign nations, the Baltic states pursued a pro-European course, gradually distancing themselves from Russia and Belarus, including in the energy sector.In 2018, the three Baltic countries signed an agreement with the European Commission to synchronize their power grids with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E).The transition to the European grid will occur in two phases. On Saturday, the Baltic states disconnected from the...
February 08, 2025

Baltic states cut energy ties with Russia and Belarus, move toward EU grid

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