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).
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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.
Trump cuts tariffs 18%, India will halt Russian oil
The United States will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% under a new trade deal, and India agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
Deadly attacks in Balochistan leave over 120 dead
According to The Guardian, Pakistan’s military said attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Balochistan province yesterday killed 33 people, including civilians, while security forces killed 92 attackers in response.
Australia allocates $5 million to support Afghan women
The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a $5 million allocation from the Australian government to support women and girls in Afghanistan.
Myanmar earthquake toll climbs over 1000
MONITORING (SW) – The death toll from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has climbed to 1,002, state-run MRTV said on Saturday as the international aid
Pakistan urged to withdraw ‘illegal foreigners’ repatriation plan targeting Afghans
As the returns and deportations of Afghans decreased significantly in March, mainly due to the border closure, Amnesty International has called on Pakistan to withdraw the opaque ‘illegal foreigners’ repatriation plan targeting Afghan refugees.
