US President Joe Biden celebrated the confirmation of 235 federal judges but a mysterious purple bruise on his hand drew widespread attention and speculation about his health online. The bruise prompted various theories ranging from an injection mark to common bruising in elderly individuals.
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Gaza faces a critical food shortage as bakeries run out of flour within a week amid a strict Israeli blockade. The United Nations and aid agencies warn of an impending increase in severe hunger and malnutrition, while essential supplies and medical services rapidly deplete.
UK energy minister Ed Miliband met officials in Beijing on Monday after vowing to press them on China's emissions as well as touchy topics such as Hong Kong and forced labour. Miliband said he would also raise concerns over rights abuses in Hong Kong and the treatment of the Uyghur minority -- as well as "forced labour in supply chains" and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Beijing has never condemned.
A devastating wildfire in Polk County, North Carolina, leads to mandatory evacuations, with air quality alerts issued. South Carolina declares a state of emergency due to the spreading Table Rock Fire. Both states are mobilizing resources to combat the fires and protect residents and structures.
Meghan Markle returned to Montecito from the Invictus Games, leaving Prince Harry to continue their Canada visit. The Duchess reunited with their children, celebrating Valentine's Day separately. Prince Harry remains committed to the Games, participating in events and supporting competitors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for stronger international action after Russia launched 172 attack drones, killing four and injuring dozens. He emphasized the necessity for global pressure to force Russia into peace and criticized the lack of response to ceasefire proposals.
Nathanielle Morin, a transgender advisor to Canada's minister of women, defends participating in women's marathons despite being a biological male. Amidst the US banning trans women from female sports, Morin believes she is justified in competing due to her medical transition and current Canadian laws.
Iraq's President Abdul Latif Rashid has sued Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Finance Minister Taif Sami over unpaid salaries for civil servants in Kurdistan. The lawsuit highlights ongoing financial disputes between Baghdad and the autonomous region, exacerbating tensions within Iraq's leadership.
China has signed an agreement with Pakistan to send a Pakistani astronaut to its space station, Tiangong, making it the first time a foreign national will be on board. The collaboration includes selecting and training the astronaut, highlighting growing aerospace ties between the two nations.
Yi-Pin Lin, a Tufts University associate professor, visited Afghanistan after the Taliban encouraged tourism post-war. Despite friends' concerns, he joined other venturesome tourists bolstering the nation's economy. Attractions include mosques, mountains, deserts, and Buddha statues. While Afghanistan is known for its severe restrictions on women, the country has become relatively calmer since the end of the 20-year conflict.