The repatriation of Ossama Anjiem to Libya sparked outrage from human rights groups and questions from Italy’s opposition parties. Libya is a key partner in Europe’s efforts to keep migrants from crossing the Mediterranean and landing on its shores.

Volunteers on F.E. Warren Air Force Base were dressed with fake wounds Thursday morning, preparing to be part of an active shooter drill.

Federal prosecutors on Friday dropped the case against the Texas doctor accused of sharing personal information of patients at the largest pediatric hospital in the country to a conservative journalist, who used that information to publish a story that the hospital was secretly providing transgender care for minors.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. has not stopped military aid to Ukraine after newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days. Zelenskyy did not clarify Saturday whether humanitarian aid had been paused.

Israeli authorities released an additional 200 Palestinians from imprisonment on Saturday, the second wave to be freed in exchange for Israeli hostages as part of a January ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

The dismissals of more than a dozen independent inspectors general at federal agencies reportedly began Friday night and were effective immediately. The firings were carried out without giving Congress 30-day notices of removal of inspectors general, possibly in violation of the law.

“As we receive guidance from the new administration, including our higher headquarters within the Department of Defense, we are examining current policies and the implementation of any required changes,” said Mack Muzio, director of public affairs for the Alabama National Guard.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the two leaders decided to work together in defense production, manufacturing, and maritime and cyber security. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto thanked India for supporting Indonesia’s admission to the BRICS bloc of developing economies earlier this year.

A group of former American military officers and diplomats who served in Kyiv are teaming up with a Ukrainian winery owner to bring a taste of the Black Sea coast to a U.S. audience.

Four female Israeli soldiers held hostage by Hamas have returned safely to Israel after the militants paraded them in front of a crowd of thousands in Gaza City.