## Argentina officially designates Hamas as a terrorist organization

Authored by jpost.com

Argentina has officially designated Hamas as a terrorist organization on Friday, the Office of President Javier Milei announced.

"The Hamas group has been declared by the Argentinian state as a international terrorist organization," the statement reads.

"President Javier Milei has an unwavering commitment to recognizing terrorist for what they are.

"This government has reiterated on multiple occasions its convictions that Argentina once against align itself with Western civilization, respectful of individual rights and its institutions.

For this reason, it must be acknowledged that those who attack such values are declared for what they are: terrorists.".

Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024 (credit: WESTERN WALL HERITAGE FOUNDATION).

Milei arrived to Israel earlier this year to show support for its war against Hamas, and stated that he would move the Argentinian embassy to Jerusalem. »

### Pritzker signs law banning health insurance companies’ ‘predatory tactics,’ including step therapy

Authored by apnews.com

The Democrat signed legislation codifying one of his top initiatives of last spring’s legislation session, the Healthcare Protection Act, which outlaws step therapy, prior authorization for mental health crises and junk insurance.

“For too long, insurance companies have used predatory tactics to make an extra dime at the expense of Illinois consumers,” Pritzker said.

“For too long, patients have (been) delayed or been denied medically necessary treatments because of profit-driver utilization management practices.”. »

### Biden: Israel and Hamas have agreed to ceasefire, hostage deal framework

Authored by jpost.com

United States President Joe Biden confirmed on Friday afternoon that, while more work is needed, Israel and the Hamas terror group have agreed on a ceasefire deal framework that would see the release of hostages.

Six weeks ago I laid out a comprehensive framework for how to achieve a ceasefire and bring the hostages home.

"There is still work to do and these are complex issues, but that framework is now agreed to by both Israel and Hamas. »

### The First Descendant developer responds to claims its icons are too similar to those in Destiny 2

Authored by eurogamer.net

Nexon has responded to claims the iconography of The First Descendant is strikingly similar to icons found in Destiny 2.

Earlier this week, players identified a surprising number of similarities between the icons and weapons used in the new free-to-play sci-fi shooter The First Descendant and Destiny 2.

Destiny 2 developer Bungie recently disabled rewards generated in private Crucible matches because of "an issue". »

### Microsoft Considering Ceasing Marketing of Xbox Consoles in EMEA, Shifting Focus to Game Pass

Authored by wccftech.com

Microsoft has reportedly decided not to continue to market Xbox Consoles in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), focusing solely on marketing Game Pass, controllers, and its Cloud feature instead.

Microsoft has been peddling that you no longer need an Xbox to play or utilize Xbox services, with many day-one Xbox releases also being released on PC.

Alongside this, they promote their Game Pass subscription, offering plenty of offers to new subscribers, especially through the Discord Nitro gifts. »

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