Friday, Feb 14

Early morning drone strike on Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine raises safety concerns; Russia denies involvement as tensions escalate over international negotiations.

Friday, Feb 14

Lebanon has canceled an Iranian flight to Beirut, citing Israeli claims of funding Hezbollah, as tensions escalate in the region.

Friday, Feb 14

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reports a Russian drone strike on Chernobyl, but radiation levels remain normal according to the IAEA.

Friday, Feb 14

South Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo sentenced to suspended jail term for filming sexual encounters without consent in a scandal that's rocked sports.

Friday, Feb 14

Syria's foreign minister attends a Paris conference to discuss political transition, aid coordination, and the future governance of Syria's evolving landscape.

Friday, Feb 14

Baidu announces that its Ernie Bot will be free starting April 1, alongside plans to make its AI models open-source by June 30.

Friday, Feb 14

Republicans propose significant cuts to Medicaid as part of a budget reconciliation plan that could severely impact healthcare access for millions.

Friday, Feb 14

Indian Bollywood music labels are joining forces in a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, raising significant concerns over AI usage of music recordings.

Friday, Feb 14

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to lift its freeze on USAID funds, impacting global aid organizations and programs.

Friday, Feb 14

Marc Fogel's release from Russian custody signals a possible thaw in US-Russia relations, potentially influencing negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict.