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Rubio Seeks to Revitalise Transatlantic Alliance at Munich Conference
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured Europe at the Munich security conference, pledging to revitalise the transatlantic alliance amid tensions from Trump's Greenland vows and ally criticisms. He emphasized renewing the 'greatest civilisation in human history' through a reinvigorated partnership. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared the decades-old world order defunct.
US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East to Pressure Iran
The US is deploying the USS Ford, the world's most advanced carrier, alongside the Abraham Lincoln to the Arabian region to force Iran into nuclear negotiations. President Trump warned Tehran of trauma without agreement, following indirect Oman talks. This escalates amid Iran's domestic protests over crackdowns.
Democrats Block DHS Funding Over Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Democrats refuse more funding for DHS until reforms curb ICE and CBP operations after the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good last month. They demand radical changes to federal immigration enforcement.
This halts Trump administration's Minnesota operations.
Vance's TRIPP Project Alarms Russia and Iran in Caucasus
US Vice President Vance visited Armenia and Azerbaijan, securing TRIPP agreements including NVIDIA AI, nuclear cooperation, drones, and $175M investments for Azerbaijan. Moscow and Tehran see it as a US flag-planting to contain their influence, including Russia's Gyumri base.
Coordination between Russia-Iran could isolate US efforts.
German Chancellor Merz: World Order No Longer Exists
At Munich, Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated the longstanding world order has collapsed, highlighting a deepening US-Europe rift. He rejected tariffs and protectionism in favor of free trade.
VP Vance addressed the divide.
Syria Gains Momentum in Political Transition with Kurdish Deal
Damascus and northeastern Kurdish authorities reached a landmark agreement boosting Syria's fragile transition, per UN officials. However, southern violence, Israeli incursions, and humanitarian crises persist.
A recent government offensive reshaped Syria's map.
Sudan Paramilitaries Commit War Crimes in El Fasher Offensive
UN report details paramilitary atrocities in October's El Fasher assault, including war crimes and possible crimes against humanity amid shocking brutality. This marks intense violence in Sudan's conflict.
New START Expires, Sparking US-Russia Nuclear Arms Race Fears
The New START treaty ended February 5 with no successor, removing binding limits on US-Russia nuclear arsenals. Experts warn of accelerated arms racing.
Tensions rise amid Ukraine and broader geopolitics.
Iran Faces Ongoing Protests After Bloody Crackdown
Iran grapples with domestic anger over late December-January protest suppression, amid US military pressure. A new protest movement sweeps the country.
This elevates figures in the unrest.
Parliamentarians Worldwide Face Rising Threats and Abuse
71% of global lawmakers report violence from voters, online or offline, per IPU report. Political violence against MPs is increasing.
UN highlights threats to human rights defenders.
Trump Shifts Closer to NATO on Ukraine Ahead of Putin Summit
President Trump nears NATO alignment on Ukraine, testing in upcoming Putin meeting despite past criticisms. Zelenskyy and future aid in focus.
Heavy Russian strikes condemned by UN.