Iran warns: ‘Not even one litre of oil will be shipped if attacks continue’
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned they would block all oil shipments from the Middle East if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue. According to Reuters, the Revolutionary
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International women’s day; UN says women have only 64% of men’s rights
Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said on the occasion of International Women’s Day that women hold only 64% of the legal rights enjoyed by men.
Israel expands military strikes on Lebanon
Israel expanded its military campaign on Monday, striking Hezbollah-linked positions in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at Israel in response to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Trump: U.S. will respond with unseen force if Iran escalates
President of the United States, Donald Trump, said that if Iran acts harshly against this country and Israel, the U.S. will attack with an invisible force.
State TV in Iran announces Khamenei’s death
Iranian state television announced Saturday night that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died.
India hosts AI Impact Summit in New Delhi
India is hosting the five-day AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the event today (Monday, Feb.16).
Macron warns EU: be ready for U.S. hostility, boost economic reforms
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Europe to prepare for continued U.S. hostility, calling the “Greenland moment” a wake-up call for the EU to push through reforms, and said the recent pause in tensions shouldn’t be seen as permanent.
Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe International Bridge
Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Canadian-built $4.6bn Gordie Howe International Bridge unless Canada gives the US at least half ownership and meets other demands.
US envoys visit USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea
US special envoy for peace missions Steve Witkoff, along with Jared Kushner and Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), visited the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea during its scheduled deployment.
Oman will host Iran–US nuclear talks this Friday
Iran and the US are set to hold high-level nuclear talks in Oman. AlJazeera reports that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed the talks will take place this Friday in Muscat, Oman.
US shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea
According to The Guardian, US Central Command said an Iranian Shahed-139 drone approached the aircraft carrier and was shot down by an F-35C in self-defense on February 3, 2026, with no casualties or damage.
Russia attacks Kyiv and Kharkiv with missiles and drones
Officials in Ukraine say Russia has carried out missile and drone attacks on parts of the country. Reuters reported that Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was hit early today by the Russian military.
