Today's World News Headlines, February 25, 2025

• Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Reached: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a three-phase ceasefire, including the withdrawal of Israeli troops and a comprehensive reconstruction plan for Gaza, aiming to end the prolonged conflict.

•  U.S. and Russia Agree to Restore Diplomatic Relations: In a significant policy shift, the United States and Russia have agreed to restore diplomatic missions as a preliminary step toward resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

• European Leaders Visit Kyiv on War Anniversary: Marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm their support for Ukraine.

• China Retaliates in Trade Dispute with U.S.: China has announced export controls and increased tariffs on certain American imports in response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating the trade tensions between the two nations.

• Sweden's Deadliest Mass Shooting in Örebro: A tragic mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden, has resulted in at least 11 deaths and 15 injuries, marking the deadliest such incident in the country's history.

• Philippines Declares 'Food Security Emergency' Amid Rice Price Surge: The Philippine government has declared a "food security emergency" due to soaring rice prices, releasing national reserves to stabilize domestic supply.

• Baltic States Synchronize with European Power Grid: The Baltic nations have completed synchronization of their power grids with continental Europe's network, officially disconnecting from the Russian grid to enhance energy security.

• German Elections Lead to Coalition Talks: Germany's CDU/CSU bloc has emerged as the largest party in the federal election but lacks a clear majority, leading to complex coalition negotiations amid significant gains by the far-right AfD.

• American Airlines Flight Diverted to Rome Over Security Concern: An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a potential security threat; the aircraft landed safely, and passengers underwent additional screenings.

• China Announces Export Controls Amid Trade Tensions: In response to U.S. tariffs, China has implemented export controls and increased tariffs on specific American imports, intensifying the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.