International

The Trump administration will meet with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible peace deal.

Trump team to meet with Russian officials to discuss Ukraine peace deal

More than 40 people are dead after an “illegal” gold mine in Mali collapsed on Saturday, Feb. 15.

‘Illegal’ gold mine collapse kills dozens of people in Mali

The Trump administration announced that Europe will not be involved in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Trump official says Europe won’t be involved with Russia-Ukraine peace talks

The Red Cross has confirmed that the sixth hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas has been completed on Saturday.

Israel, Hamas release prisoners in latest exchange despite ceasefire tensions

U.S. Coast Guard intercepts $275M worth of cocaine during drug busting mission

U.S. Coast Guard intercepts $275M worth of cocaine, crew member lost

Diverse group of migrants deported from the U.S. arrive in Panama

Panama accepts 119 Asian migrants in US deal

Tibet now houses world's highest-altitude solar facility, situated at an elevation of over 17,000 feet, and it has begun generating power.

World’s highest altitude solar facility now generating power in Tibet

An American aircraft carrier and a Panamanian merchant ship collided near Port Said, Egypt, located at the northern tip of the Suez Canal.

US carrier, merchant ship collide in Suez Canal prompting naval investigation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country may sue Google after it changed its maps to say “Gulf of America."

Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change

European leaders meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine security concerns amid US-Russia peace talks, seeking a unified response.

Macron urges Europe to boost defenses amid Trump’s return to WH: Report

Vice President JD Vance meets Ukrainian President Zelensky at Munich Security Conference, discussing Ukraine's future.

Vance signals US troops may go to Ukraine, Zelenskyy rejects forced peace

Researchers are smelling ancient Egyptian mummies in hopes of shedding light on embalming practices of the past, according to a new study.

Smelling an ancient mummy is ‘quite pleasant,’ may offer insight: Study

Egypt has now stepped up in an effort to lead the Arab world in rebuilding the war torn Gaza Strip, allowing Palestinians to stay in Gaza.

Egypt pushing 5-year plan to rebuild Gaza without relocating Palestinians

Pope Francis was admitted to Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital in Rome on Friday for diagnostic tests and ongoing treatment for bronchitis, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has faced several health challenges in recent years, is expected to remain under medical care for the next few days.

Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis treatment in Rome

A kayaker, Adrián Simancas, had a close encounter with a humpback whale in Chile's Strait of Magellan, being briefly swallowed before release. The incident occurred on February 9 while Simancas was kayaking with his father near Bahía El Águila.

Video: Humpback whale swallows kayaker, spits him out

Ukraine says a Russian drone struck the confinement shell at Chernobyl.

Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl amid talks of ending war

Newly released data on Feb. 12, from Rho Motion, an EV research house, shows that sales are growing, but still fluctuating.

Jan. sees 18% EV sales growth on the year, but Dec. sales still dominate

Ukraine’s Security Service said the head of the country’s Anti-Terrorist Center headquarters was actually a Russian spy.

Ukraine uncovers Russian ‘rat’ in Security Service

Beavers are being credited with saving taxpayers in the Czech Republic roughly $1.2 million by building multiple dams south of Prague.

Beavers credited with saving taxpayers roughly $1.2M in Czech Republic

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Trump administration over the migrants recently taken to Guantánamo Bay.

ACLU sues Trump administration for access to migrants sent to Guantánamo

The 2025 Invictus Games takes place in Whistler and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Straight Arrow News spoke with Team U.S. athletes.

Team US making life-changing memories at Invictus Games 2025

Beijing is recruiting for its "planetary defense" unit, which could be used to protect Earth from a potential asteroid impact in 2032.

China recruiting ‘planetary defense’ unit to protect Earth from 2032 asteroid

Ukraine unveiled a top-secret underground missile production facility producing scores of Peklo missiles. Peklo is Ukrainian for "hell."

Ukraine unveils underground ‘Hell-making’ missile facility

Israel considers preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear sites, sparking global concern over regional conflict and nuclear proliferation issues.

Israel may strike Iran’s nuclear sites within months, Tehran vows to rebuild