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US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East to Pressure Iran
President Donald Trump announced the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's most powerful aircraft carrier, to the Middle East as a show of force against Iran. Trump warned that failing to reach a nuclear deal with his administration would be 'a bad day for Iran,' with the carrier joining the USS Abraham Lincoln already positioned in the Arabian Sea
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German Chancellor Warns World Order Has Fundamentally Changed
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Munich Security Conference that the traditional world order has ceased to exist, warning that countries like Germany must completely rethink their approach to security and self-defense. This comes amid broader uncertainty in global geopolitical relations.
Secretary Rubio Seeks to 'Revitalise' US-European Relations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Munich Security Conference, seeking to reassure Europe that Washington wants to 'revitalise' the transatlantic alliance rather than separate from it. His remarks struck a notably conciliatory tone after months of tension sparked by President Trump's controversial statements about seizing Greenland and criticism of US allies
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US Department of Homeland Security Enters Partial Shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security began a partial shutdown after funding expired, with critical services including domestic flights and the US Coastguard becoming vulnerable to disruption. The Senate failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to pass the DHS appropriations bill before lawmakers left for a long weekend
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Russia and Iran View US 'Trump Corridor' as Strategic Security Threat
Vice President JD Vance visited Armenia and Azerbaijan on February 9-11 to promote the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) project, bringing military and technological assistance worth millions. Russia and Iran view this US initiative as a threat, as it allows the United States to contain Russian operations and Iranian influence in the Caucasus region
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Dubai's DP World Replaces Leader Over Epstein Ties
Dubai's DP World named a new chairman and CEO on February 13, replacing Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem after documents revealed he had frequent correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice cited Bin Sulayem more than 9,400 times, sparking international condemnation
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Two Men Convicted for Life in UK ISIS-Inspired Gun Plot
A UK court sentenced Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, to life imprisonment for planning an Islamic State-inspired gun attack on a Jewish gathering in Manchester. Their deadly plot targeting an anti-Semitism march was thwarted when they revealed their plans to an undercover operative posing as a like-minded extremist
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Iran's Exiled Crown Prince Calls for 'Global Day of Action'
Supporters of Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi organized demonstrations in Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto, calling on world leaders to pressure the Iranian government for change. Pahlavi urged supporters to demand 'urgent, practical steps in support of the Iranian people' following the government's deadly crackdown on nationwide protests
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At Least 7,005 Killed in Recent Iranian Protest Crackdowns
The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that at least 7,005 people, including 214 government forces, were killed during the nationwide protests in late December and early January in Iran. The crackdown has sparked continued domestic anger and international calls for accountability
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Canada Imposes Additional Sanctions Against Iran
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced on February 14 that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against 7 individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. Canada stated it will continue responding decisively to Iran's use of repression, violence, and transnational repression tactics
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2026 Winter Olympics Continue in Milan-Cortina
The 2026 Winter Olympics are ongoing in Milan-Cortina with multiple events scheduled for February 14, including men's alpine skiing, curling competitions, ice hockey, and speed skating. The games feature athletes from nations worldwide competing across winter sports disciplines
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