top 23 global news highlights as of February 12, 2025:
1.Israel's Ultimatum to Hamas: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a warning to Hamas, demanding the release of hostages by Saturday.
2.Global Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, aiming to bolster domestic industries.
3.Mass Graves Discovered in Libya: Two mass graves, likely containing the bodies of migrants, have been uncovered in Libya, highlighting ongoing dangers for vulnerable individuals fleeing conflict and poverty.
4.Asteroid Impact Probability: NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies reports that the probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth on December 22, 2032, has increased to 2.3%, prompting plans for further observations.
5.Sweden's Deadliest Mass Shooting: In Örebro, Sweden, a gunman opened fire at an adult education center, resulting in 11 deaths, including the perpetrator, marking the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history.
6.U.S. Plans for Gaza Strip: President Trump announced that the United States will take control of the Gaza Strip in an agreement with Israel, with the U.S. military overseeing its reconstruction.
7.Ecuadorian General Election: Ecuador held its general election on February 9, 2025, with citizens voting for a new president and other key government positions.
8.Liechtenstein General Election: Liechtenstein conducted its general election on February 9, 2025, determining the composition of its parliament.
9.Romanian Presidential Resignation: Romania's President Klaus Iohannis announced his pending resignation, marking the first time a Romanian president has done so post-revolution.
10.Guatemala Bus Tragedy: A bus accident in Guatemala City resulted in at least 56 fatalities, with several others seriously injured after the vehicle fell into a ravine.
11.Greek Presidential Election: Konstantinos Tasoulas was elected President of Greece by the Hellenic Parliament in the final round of the 2025 presidential election.
12.Global Heat Record Shattered: January 2025 was the hottest month on record, with global temperatures 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels, marking the 18th time in 19 months that temperatures exceeded the 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement.
13.Syrian Disappearances: A UN body has been hearing testimonies from families of tens of thousands of people who went missing in Syria during the Assad family's rule, marking a step toward uncovering the truth.
14.U.S. Plane Crash in the Philippines: A plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines, resulting in four fatalities, including one U.S. service member.
15.Earthquakes Near Santorini: Over 200 tremors have been recorded near the Greek island of Santorini, prompting school closures and safety measures as authorities advise draining swimming pools due to potential risks.
16.U.S. Military Actions in Somalia: The Puntland military spokesperson claims that U.S. airstrikes against ISIL have killed 46 fighters in the Cal Miskaad Mountains, a remote area in northeastern Somalia.
17.Flooding in North Queensland, Australia: Severe flooding in North Queensland has led to two fatalities and forced thousands to evacuate their homes, with over 1,000 millimeters of rainfall recorded.
18.U.S. Secretary of State's Panama Visit: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Panama, urging the Panamanian President to reduce Chinese influence in the Panama Canal during his first foreign trip in the position.
19.Puntland Islamic State Surrender: A senior commander of the Islamic State, Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Said, surrendered to Puntland forces in the Cal Miskaad mountains, according to a Puntland police spokesperson.
20.M23 Rebel Ceasefire in Congo: The rebel Congo River Alliance, which includes M23, announced a unilateral ceasefire to take effect on February 4, aiming to reduce tensions in the region.
21.Bombing in Moscow: A bomb exploded inside a building in Moscow, Russia, killing two people and wounding three. Among the deceased was Armen Sarkisyan, a pro-Russia leader in the Donbas.
22.Attack in Central African Republic: Five soldiers were killed by Coalition of Patriots for Change gunmen at a military outpost in Kouki, Central African Republic.
23.Violence in San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico: An armed attack in San Luis Río Colorado resulted in seven deaths, with authorities attributing
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