US President-elect announced that Fox News host Tammy Bruce will serve as spokesperson for the State Department, working alongside secretary of state nominee Marco Rubio. A former Democrat now respected conservative, Bruce's media and political career display her commitment to free speech and conservative values.
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The Alaska Legislature passed a resolution urging President Trump to maintain the name Denali for the state's highest peak, emphasizing its cultural and historical significance. The resolution reflects bipartisan support to reject Trump's executive order to restore the name Mount McKinley.
Mark Carney, a former Bank of Canada and Bank of England head, announced his bid for Canada's prime minister. He criticized current PM Justin Trudeau's economic focus and emphasized his capability in handling economic crises. Carney faces competition from ex-finance minister Chrystia Freeland while challenging opposition leader Pierre Poilievre.
Karoline Leavitt, newly appointed White House press secretary, criticized New York Times journalist Peter Baker for comparing President Trump’s media tactics to those of Russian President Putin. The clash arose after the Trump administration took control of press pool access, sidelining traditional outlets. Leavitt defended the move as a step towards fairness, emphasizing changing outdated systems.
Israeli forces killed a woman and injured others trying to return to Houla village in southern Lebanon, days before a scheduled ceasefire. Hezbollah's leader demands Israel's complete withdrawal by February 18, while tensions rise amid flight cancellations and attacks on peacekeepers.
A British minister criticized Elon Musk for his remarks on UK child sexual abuse scandals, accusing him of ignorance. Musk targeted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Minister Jess Phillips on social media, labeling Phillips a "rape genocide apologist." Phillips dismissed Musk’s comments as baseless, while Starmer defended his record and condemned Musk’s rhetoric.
French President Emmanuel Macron will consult European allies on France’s nuclear deterrent against Russian threats. In his address, he called Russia a threat to Europe and emphasized that authority over France’s nuclear arsenal remains with him. Macron will discuss nuclear strategy and EU military support for Ukraine in the upcoming summit, while seeking to avert US tariffs.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv targeted a military hospital, shopping center, and apartment blocks, resulting in casualties. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of prolonging ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, US President Trump criticized Putin over his remarks about Ukrainian leadership.
The US treasury department is extending sanctions on Russian and Chinese entities supporting Russia's military efforts in Ukraine. Approximately 100 entities are re-designated, and 15 new entities are sanctioned for their involvement. Sanctions target companies like Herbarium Office Management and China-based Anhui Hongsheng International Trade, emphasizing stricter scrutiny on businesses aiding Russia's military.
Israel's military admits failure in preventing the October 7 Hamas attack, with overconfidence and misjudgments highlighted in an internal report. In total, the conflict resulted in significant casualties on both sides. Ceasefire talks continue in Cairo as the initial truce phase nears its deadline.