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EU chief says U.S. tariffs ‘will not go unanswered’

By Raf Casert, Associated Press

The chair of the European Parliament's trade committee says motorcycles, jeans, peanut butter, bourbon, whiskey and a whole range of products could affect American exporters if the U.S. tariffs come into force March 12.

Hamas’ threat to delay next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for fragile Gaza ceasefire

By Associated Press

Hamas' threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that's seen as having the potential to wind down the war.

Pope Francis rebukes Trump administration migrant crackdown, taking direct aim at Vance

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

"What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly and will end badly," Francis wrote.

Watchdog: Trump’s dismantling of USAID means billions in unspent aid now lack oversight

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The Trump administration’s actions have “significantly impacted USAID’s capacity to disburse and safeguard its humanitarian assistance programming,” said the watchdog, which also cited the risk of hundreds of millions of dollars in commodities rotting after staff was barred from delivering…

WATCH: Trump suggests ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all hostages by Saturday

By Zeke Miller, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

In comments to reporters after signing a series of executive orders, Trump said, “If they’re not here, all hell is going to break out.” He added, however, “I'm speaking for myself. Israel can override it.”…

News Wrap: Ceasefire at risk as Hamas accuses Israel of breaking parts of agreement

In our news wrap Monday, a fragile ceasefire may be at risk as Hamas accuses Israel of breaking parts of the agreement and says it will delay the further release of hostages, President Trump is set to pardon former Illinois…

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Vatican charity blasts Trump administration’s plan to ‘recklessly’ gut USAID

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Caritas on Monday warned that millions of people could die as a result of the “ruthless” U.S. decision to “recklessly” stop USAID funding.

Ecuador’s conservative incumbent will face leftist lawyer in presidential runoff

By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

Ecuador will choose its next president in a runoff election in April between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González.

Trump unleashes chaos by distraction upon the international community

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has unleashed chaos by distraction around the world with a blitz of executive orders and ideas.

Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting fragile ceasefire at risk

By Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Hamas says it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire that now faces its most serious crisis since it began three weeks ago.