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Tensions loom over Ukraine, as Starlink internet have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite. The event comes amid Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s denial for US’ access to the critical Earth minerals. Notably, Zelenskiy has rejected demands from Trump's administration for $500 billion in mineral wealth from Ukraine to repay Washington for wartime aid. Musk rushed thousands of Starlink terminals to Ukraine to replace communications services destroyed by Russia after its February 2022 invasion.

At CPAC in Maryland, White House Border Czar Tom Homan, “The other thing I said I stated to the RNC that president Trump is gonna designate the criminal cartels of Mexico as a terrorist organization. He's gonna wipe you off the face of the earth.

Three more freed hostages, Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, and Omer Wenkert, were back in Israel after being released by Hamas on Saturday, February 22. Footage by Zuher Dahlan shows Tov kissing two members of the group on the head, one of them armed, while on stage in Nuseirat.

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk took a swipe at former Twitter (now X) CEO Parag Agrawal, whom he ousted in 2022 after acquiring the social media platform.

Omer Shem Tov, a hostage held by Hamas for 505 days, was released in a ceremony, which saw him kissing the head of militants alongside him.

Meloni also gave a call to bring lasting peace in Europe through strengthening security measures. She said that there is a growing awareness in Europe that security is now the top priority and freedom cannot be defended if one lacks the means or the courage to do so.

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for over a week, remains in "critical" condition after developing an "asthmatic respiratory crisis" earlier on Saturday, CNN quoted the Vatican as saying in a statement.

Dawood University in Karachi issued notices to students celebrating Holi, sparking controversy. Critics view this as a reflection of growing marginalization of religious minorities in Pakistan, highlighting the need for greater tolerance and protection.

During his closing speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, US President Donald Trump criticised the USAID funding of USD 18 million funding for helping India with its elections.

A knife attack in Mulhouse, eastern France, left one person dead and two police officers seriously injured on Saturday. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the incident as an "Islamist terror act."