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đź“…February 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Global tensions rise with US military strikes, Trump threats on trade bridges, Israel-West Bank expansion, Cuba fuel crisis, and protests in Australia amid Epstein fallout.
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Pentagon Airstrikes Kill Two on Suspected Narco Boat in Eastern Pacific

The US military conducted airstrikes on a civilian speedboat, killing two and leaving one survivor, labeling it narco-trafficking without evidence. Since September, 38 such strikes have killed at least 130 people labeled 'narcoterrorists,' condemned by Amnesty International as murder.Source 1Source 5

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US Boards Venezuelan Oil Tanker Headed to China

US forces boarded a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil to China, the eighth such incident since Trump administration controls on Venezuela's oil. This follows Pentagon strikes and relates to broader US pressure on oil flows.Source 1Source 5

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Cuba Faces Aviation Fuel Crisis, Air Canada Suspends Flights

Cuba's government announced it ran out of fuel for commercial aviation, prompting Air Canada to cancel flights. Mexico suspended oil exports to Cuba under US pressure from Trump tariffs, sending humanitarian aid instead.Source 1Source 2Source 3

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Israel Approves Expansion of Control in Occupied West Bank

Israel's security cabinet approved measures to expand power in the West Bank, easing illegal settler land seizures. Eight Muslim-majority countries denounced it as unlawful sovereignty; Trump opposes annexation for stability.Source 5

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Deadly Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill at Least Seven Palestinians

Israeli forces bombed a Gaza City residential building, killing four displaced Palestinians and wounding others; total 581 killed since US-brokered ceasefire. Al Jazeera reports US-supplied munitions evaporated nearly 3,000 Palestinians since October 2023.Source 1Source 5

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Thousands Protest Israeli President's Visit in Sydney, Australia

Demonstrators in Sydney protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, calling for end to occupation and labeling him a war criminal. Australia urged calm after violent clashes during the event.Source 1Source 2Source 5

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Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe International Bridge Opening

US President Trump threatens to prevent the new US-Canada bridge from opening over trade disputes. Canadian PM Carney called it a positive discussion and responded 'Canada paid'; Ontario's Ford called it insane.Source 3Source 9

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Epstein Scandal Increases Pressure on UK Royals and Starmer

The Epstein fallout deepens scrutiny on UK King Charles backing police probes into Prince Andrew and PM Starmer. UK sinks in global corruption index alongside US.Source 2Source 3

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Mexican Miners Kidnapped by Cartel Found Dead

A group of miners abducted in Mexico by suspected cartel members were found dead. A Canadian mining company confirmed the tragedy amid rising violence.Source 3

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King Charles Supports Police Probe into Prince Andrew over Epstein

King Charles backs UK police in investigating brother Andrew amid Epstein scandal fallout, adding to pressures on British royals.Source 2

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Canada's PM Carney Heads to Munich Security Conference

Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend Munich Security Conference to boost defence partnerships, Arctic capabilities, NATO support, and Ukraine aid amid global shifts.Source 6

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Socialist Wins Portugal Presidency as Anti-Establishment Rises

A socialist candidate won Portugal's presidency, while an anti-establishment opponent gained significant influence in the election.Source 3