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Trump Considers Sending Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East
US President Donald Trump is weighing deployment of a second aircraft carrier strike group to intensify pressure on Iran amid diplomatic talks. He referenced potential tough actions like past strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities if no deal is reached. A US official confirmed internal discussions.
Israel Plans Renewed Offensive in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Failure
Four months into a US-brokered ceasefire with Hamas, Israel is preparing a major offensive to disarm the group by force. Implementation of demilitarization has stalled, with intensified fighting expected without hostage constraints. UN reports continued Israeli strikes on Gaza civilians.
Russia Launches Over 440 Drones and Missiles at Ukraine
Russia conducted massive overnight strikes with more than 440 drones and missiles, killing several people. Zelenskyy stated the attacks undermine diplomatic efforts. Strikes targeted Ukrainian regions amid ongoing war.
Canada Mass Shooting: 10 Dead Including Suspect
A shooter killed 10 people, including a female suspect, in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., starting at a home and moving to a school. RCMP says the motive remains unclear in one of Canada's worst mass shootings.
BYD Overtakes Tesla as World's Top EV Seller
Chinese manufacturer BYD surpassed Tesla in global electric vehicle sales last year, outselling by hundreds of thousands. Tesla lost market share in key markets like Germany, Mexico, and Australia.
Russia's Oil Revenues Plummet Due to Sanctions
Russian oil and gas revenues have hit multi-year lows from US tariffs on buyers like India and EU crackdowns on shadow fleet tankers. Putin is raising taxes and borrowing to sustain war finances. EU explores full ban on Russian energy shipping.
US Pentagon Strikes Kill Narco-Traffickers in Pacific
Pentagon conducted airstrikes on a speedboat in Eastern Pacific, killing two labeled as narco-terrorists; Amnesty calls it murder. Since September, 38 strikes killed at least 130 without arrests or evidence provided.
Netanyahu Revokes Citizenship of Two Palestinians
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu revoked citizenship of two Palestinians for alleged attacks, a first-of-its-kind move. He warned of more measures amid ongoing West Bank tensions; France condemned expansions.
US Household Debt Delinquency Hits Highest Since 2017
Delinquency rates on US mortgages, credit cards rose to 4.8% in Q4, driven by low-income and young borrowers. This marks the highest level since 2017 amid economic pressures.
Former Norwegian Ministers Investigated Over Epstein Ties
Two ex-Norwegian foreign ministers, one briefly PM, face probes for deeper undisclosed links to Jeffrey Epstein. Similar scrutiny on Emirati businessman and others.
Cuba Runs Out of Fuel for Commercial Aviation
Cuba announced no fuel for airlines due to US oil blockade, prompting cancellations like Air Canada flights. US boarded another Venezuelan oil tanker heading to China.
UNICEF: 200 Million Children Need Aid in 2026
Over 200 million children in 130+ countries require humanitarian assistance this year, amid one of the worst global crises. Separate migrant boat sinking off Libya kills 53, including babies.