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Rubio Calls U.S. “Child of Europe” at Munich Security Conference, Pledges Transatlantic Unity
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls America a “child of Europe” at Munich Security Conference, emphasizing transatlantic unity while critiquing Western “managed decline” and warning against weak allies.
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Iran Declares Missile Program a Red Line, Warns Against Foreign Miscalculations
Iran’s senior adviser Ali Shamkhani calls the country’s missile program a “red line” and warns of decisive action against any military miscalculations. Talks only possible if based on realism.
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Drone Strikes Kill Civilians in Ukraine and Russia Amid Stalled Peace Talks
Drone strikes leave one dead in Ukraine’s Odesa and one in Russia’s Bryansk as Zelenskyy and US officials warn of hurdles ahead of next week’s Geneva peace talks.
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Indian National Pleads Guilty to Plotting Assassination of Sikh Activist in US
Nikhil Gupta, 54, pleads guilty in US District Court for the Southern District of New York to murder-for-hire plot targeting Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Plot allegedly linked to Indian government employee.
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AU Chief Calls for End to ‘Extermination’ of Palestinians at 39th Summit
At the 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf calls for end to the “extermination” of Palestinians and lifting of Gaza blockade. UN chief Antonio Guterres urges permanent African seat on UNSC.
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US Ends Minnesota ICE Surge After Fatal Shootings and Outcry
The Trump administration has announced the end of its controversial immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota led by Tom Homan, following protests and the fatal shootings of two US citizens. Federal agents will be drawn down, though enforcement continues nationwide.
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India Clears $39B Defence Equipment Deal, Including Rafale Jets Ahead of Macron Visit
India’s Defence Ministry approves $39B procurement, including 114 French Rafale fighter jets, ahead of President Macron’s Feb 17 visit. Most jets to be made in India under MRFA program.
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Deadly School Shooting in Canada’s Tumbler Ridge Leaves 8 Dead, Suspect Dead
Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, Canada: 18-year-old suspect kills 8, including mother and stepbrother, before attacking her former school. Dozens injured; suspect dies by suicide. Nation mourns one of Canada’s deadliest shootings.
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