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Iran-US prisoner swap likely set in motion as $6 billion of once-frozen Iranian assets reaches Qatar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:58 GMT

FILE - In this photo released on Aug. 11, 2022, by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani speaks in Tehran, Iran. Some $6 billion of Iranian assets once frozen in South Korea is in Qatar, a key element for a planned prisoner swap between Tehran and the United States, an Iranian official said Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (Iranian Foreign Ministry via AP, File) FILE - In this photo released on Aug. 11, 2022, by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani speaks in Tehran, Iran. Some $6 billion of Iranian assets once frozen in South Korea is in Qatar, a key element for a planned prisoner swap between Tehran and the United States, an Iranian official said Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (Iranian Foreign Ministry vi...

China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high in activity the island calls harassment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:58 GMT

FILE - Soldiers pose for group photos with a Taiwan flag after a preparedness enhancement drill simulating the defense against Beijing's military intrusions, ahead of the Lunar New Year in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan on Jan. 11, 2023. Taiwan says 103 Chinese warplanes flew toward the island in new daily high in recent times. Taiwan's Defense Ministry said that it detected the planes in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Ceng, File)(AP/Daniel Ceng) FILE - Soldiers pose for group photos with a Taiwan flag after a preparedness enhancement drill simulating the defense against Beijing's military intrusions, ahead of the Lunar New Year in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan on Jan. 11, 2023. Taiwan says 103 Chinese warplanes flew toward the island in n...

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi heads to Moscow after meeting the US national security adviser

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:58 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — China’s top foreign policy official is heading to Russia for security talks after two days of meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser over the weekend in Malta.Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who simultaneously holds the ruling Communist Party’s top foreign policy post, will be in Russia from Monday to Thursday for a round of China-Russia strategic security consultations, the Foreign Ministry said in a brief statement.The U.S. and China are at odds over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. China has refrained from taking sides in the war, saying that while a country’s territory must be respected, the West needs to consider Russia’s security concerns about NATO expansion. It has accused the U.S. of prolonging the fighting by providing arms to Ukraine, weaponry that the U.S. says is needed to defend against Russian aggression.China and Russia have grown closer in recent years as relations with the West have deteriorated ...

Padres host the Rockies to begin 3-game series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:58 GMT

Colorado Rockies (56-93, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (72-78, fourth in the NL West)San Diego; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Ty Blach (3-1, 4.64 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Padres: Michael Wacha (11-4, 3.43 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 105 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -250, Rockies +205; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the Colorado Rockies to open a three-game series.San Diego has a 39-36 record in home games and a 72-78 record overall. The Padres have the sixth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .413.Colorado has a 56-93 record overall and a 22-53 record in road games. The Rockies have a 41-22 record in games when they scored five or more runs.The matchup Monday is the 11th time these teams square off this season. The Padres hold a 6-4 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Juan Soto has 28 doubles, a triple and 32 home runs while hitting .266 for the Padres. Manny Machado is 14-for-43 with two ...

Fortes leads Marlins against the Mets after 4-hit game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:58 GMT

New York Mets (69-80, fourth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (78-72, third in the NL East)Miami; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Jose Butto (1-2, 3.46 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Marlins: Edward Cabrera (6-7, 4.52 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 106 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -162, Mets +138; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins play the New York Mets after Nick Fortes had four hits on Sunday in a 16-2 win over the Braves.Miami is 78-72 overall and 43-32 in home games. Marlins hitters are batting a collective .259, which ranks second in the NL.New York has a 69-80 record overall and a 30-44 record on the road. The Mets have a 54-9 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.Monday’s game is the eighth meeting between these teams this season. The Mets have a 5-2 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Jake Burger has 27 doubles, a triple and 33 home runs for the Marlins. Luis Arraez is 14-for-42 with a double and four hom...

Se espera que cinco estadounidenses detenidos en Irán sean liberados este lunes, dice el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores iraní

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:58 GMT

(CNN) — Se espera que cinco estadounidenses que habían sido encarcelados en Irán sean liberados este lunes como parte de un acuerdo más amplio entre Estados Unidos e Irán, dijo el portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores iraní, Nasser Kanaani.Habló en una conferencia de prensa que se mostró este lunes en Press TV, afiliada al estado.El gobierno de Estados Unidos había designado a los cinco estadounidenses como detenidos injustamente.Esta es una noticia en desarrollo.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

‘Isn’t that special?’ Dana Carvey joins WTOP to talk ‘Church Lady’ to ‘Wayne’s World,’ Biden to Trump

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:58 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "9720bc91-a6bd-493f-b48d-ef38b953b7e1"}).render("31586a3c602c48c3a9da7aba27bc0020"); });Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Dana Carvey at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("...

Cardinals start 4-game series against the Brewers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:58 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (84-65, first in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (66-83, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Freddy Peralta (12-8, 3.73 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 200 strikeouts); Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (4-11, 7.95 ERA, 1.98 WHIP, 52 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -171, Cardinals +145; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday to begin a four-game series.St. Louis has a 32-42 record in home games and a 66-83 record overall. The Cardinals have the seventh-ranked team batting average in the NL at .252.Milwaukee has an 84-65 record overall and a 39-35 record on the road. The Brewers have gone 53-19 in games when they record at least eight hits.The matchup Monday is the seventh time these teams match up this season. The season series is tied 3-3.TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has 26 doubles, two triples and 26 home runs while hitting .273 for the Cardinals. Willson Con...

Braves host the Phillies to open 3-game series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:58 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (81-68, second in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (96-53, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Monday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (11-6, 3.65 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 196 strikeouts); Braves: Kyle Wright (0-2, 7.48 ERA, 1.89 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -115, Phillies -104; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday to begin a three-game series.Atlanta has gone 47-25 in home games and 96-53 overall. The Braves have a 74-7 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Philadelphia has gone 38-37 on the road and 81-68 overall. The Phillies have a 57-36 record in games when they record at least eight hits.Monday’s game is the 11th meeting between these teams this season. The Braves are up 7-3 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Olson has 26 doubles, three triples, 52 home runs and 129 RBI while hitting .278 for the Braves. Ronald Acuna Jr. is 1...

Ukraine, impeachment, workers strike and more: Biden’s U.N. balancing act

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:27:58 GMT

President Joe Biden will offer another defense of democracy this week at the annual United Nations General Assembly, the last such global gathering before the stretch run of the U.S. election season — but one already at risk of being overshadowed by messy domestic politics.Biden will again attempt to rally the world behind Ukraine, but the urgent calls to back Kyiv will be aimed just as much at home where he faces a looming funding fight with House Republicans.As he meets with world leaders, the president also will be grappling with possibly sweeping economic consequences of the United Auto Workers strike as well as ongoing fallout from the indictment of his son, Hunter, and an impeachment inquiry from Congress. His reelection bid will also be top of mind — and that campaign will likely pit him against someone who challenged the American democracy that Biden will try to showcase to the world during his four days in New York.“He will lay out to the world the steps that...