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Hamas delays the next hostage release, trading blame with Israel for breaking the deal
Abu Obeida, the military spokesman for Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades, accused Israel of violating the terms of the deal and said the next release of hostages would be postponed until Israel adheres to the agreement.
Palestinian refugees in Syria have a message for Gazans: Don’t leave your land
Palestinians fled the 1948 Mideast War and took refuge in neighboring Syria. After 77 years, they’re still waiting to go back. They are telling Palestinians in Gaza to stay put.
Ecuador's conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff
Ecuador will choose its next president in a April runoff election after conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González garnered enough votes Sunday to beat 14 other candidates.
Egypt to host Gaza summit as Israel withdraws troops from Netzarim Corridor
A statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry said the leaders will gather on Feb. 27 amid alarm in the region over President Trump's proposals regarding the future of Gaza.
Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire
Hamas-led militants have released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli civilian men held for the past 16 months and Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile agreement that has paused the war in the Gaza Strip. 
Congolese refugee helps other refugees in Minnesota, but nonprofit’s future uncertain under Trump
Kisongo spent several years working with nonprofits like Catholic Charities and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota but saw the need for culturally competent services for refugees. That prompted him to start Voice in the Wilderness Organization.
Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?
It wasn’t immediately clear what legal authority Trump would have to execute his proposals, and they would likely be met by fierce resistance from Palestinians and from regional Arab countries.
About 10 killed at adult education center in what officials say is Sweden’s worst mass shooting
About 10 people including the gunman have been killed at an adult education center in what Sweden’s prime minister called the country’s “worst mass shooting.” But a final death toll, a conclusive number of wounded and a motive hadn’t yet been determined hours later.
How Trump’s pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk’s criticism of his homeland
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will cut all funding to South Africa over what he called a massive human rights violation. It’s a move that reflects South African-born Elon Musk’s repeated claims over the years that authorities in the country he grew up in are anti-white and even encouraging the killing of white people.