Simple English News Daily Wednesday 12th February 2025. Israel Hamas tension. Jordan Gaza plan. Chile Venezuela accusation. France AI summit. Sri Lanka power cut...
Feb 11, 2025
Tensions rise as Israel and Hamas navigate a potential ceasefire and prisoner release. In an unexpected twist, a mischievous monkey in Sri Lanka causes a power outage. Meanwhile, global trade dynamics tremble with U.S. tariff exemptions and troubling events in Chile. The M23 rebel group advances in the Congo while mobile data costs soar in Nigeria. On the tech front, France hosts a pivotal AI regulation summit, and a unique Bitcoin treasure hunt unfolds amid the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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Israel-Hamas Tension
- Israel's PM Netanyahu threatens to end Hamas ceasefire if prisoners aren't released by Saturday.
- Hamas claims Israel violated the agreement and refuses the exchange.
Trump's Gaza Remarks
- Jordan's King Abdullah met with former US President Trump to discuss the Gaza situation.
- Trump suggested the US would "take" Gaza, causing confusion and concern.
Monkey Business
- A monkey caused a nationwide power outage in Sri Lanka by damaging a grid transformer.
- The blackout occurred on Sunday during a period of extreme heat.