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Modi and Trump's rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington

10:42am February 12, 2025

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a nationalist criticized over India's democratic backsliding, has welcomed President Trump's return to the White House. India so far has been spared new tariffs.

President Trump Meets With The King And Crown Prince Of Jordan At The White House

Trump's Gaza proposal has rattled the Middle East. More surprises are likely

8:11am February 12, 2025

President Trump has already shaken up the Middle East by suggesting a U.S. takeover of Gaza. More drama could be on the way when the president spells out plans for other parts of the volatile region.

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Former U.S. ambassador Dennis Ross discusses risks to ceasefire in Gaza

4:15am February 12, 2025

by A Martínez

NPR asks Dennis Ross, a former U.S. ambassador and Middle East Special Envoy, about hostage release deadlines set by President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as well as other risks to the Gaza ceasefire.

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Mpox outbreak in Africa at critical moment as U.S. halts aid, rebel violence erupts

4:10am February 12, 2025

by Gabrielle Emanuel

Mpox continues to impact parts of Africa. And experts say the outbreak stands at a critical moment as the U.S. halts foreign assistance and rebel violence scramble efforts to control the virus.

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Top Trump administration officials visiting Europe this week

4:09am February 12, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Top Trump administration officials are in Europe this week, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attending his first NATO meeting and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Paris to discuss Ukraine.

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Chopping wood to cook a meal is part of life now in Gaza City

6:10pm February 11, 2025

by Anas Baba

The UN says more than half a million Palestinians have returned to Gaza City and the north, but the joy of returning home has crashed into the reality of a city devastated by Israeli airstrikes.

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Trump pushes plan to claim Gaza and move Palestinians in meeting with Jordan's king

5:56pm February 11, 2025

by Franco Ordoñez

Jordan's King Abdullah met with President Trump at the White House, where they discussed the contentious issue of Palestinians leaving Gaza.

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NATO countries patrol the Baltic looking for vessels linked to infrastructure damage

5:56pm February 11, 2025

by Teri Schultz

NATO has launched a naval mission aimed at protecting undersea infrastructure, cables and pipelines which Nordic and Baltic governments believe have become targets of sabotage, likely by Russia.

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Trump meets with American teacher Marc Fogel after he was freed from a Russian prison

3:03pm February 11, 2025

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Fogel was released in what he called "an exchange" with Russia and was on his way back to the United States. Terms of the exchange were unclear.

Netanyahu threatens to end the Gaza ceasefire unless Hamas releases hostages

1:03pm February 11, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to resume hostilities unless Hamas releases hostages under a ceasefire agreement on Saturday. Hamas said Monday it is delaying the hostage release.