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Israeli army holds West Bank drill amid escalating Iran tensions
The Israeli army launched a military exercise Sunday near the occupied West Bank settlement of Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, west of East Jerusalem, citing the drill as part of its pre-scheduled 2026 annual training plan. The maneuver comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman and a significant American military buildup in the Middle East, though Israeli officials maintain the exercise was planned independently of current geopolitical developments.
15 February 2026
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Iran's Araghchi dismisses Munich Security Conference as 'circus'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi launched a scathing attack on the Munich Security Conference Saturday, deriding it as a "circus" over European policies toward Tehran while accusing the EU of strategic confusion and geopolitical irrelevance in the region. Araghchi specifically criticized Germany for "wholly surrendering its regional policy to Israel" and argued that Iran's regional partners have proven "far more effective and helpful" than the "empty-handed" European trio as the conference hosted Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's deposed shah.
15 February 2026
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Rubio dismisses NATO exit rumors, says US committed to alliance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly rejected speculation about American withdrawal from NATO during a Sunday press conference in Bratislava with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, arguing that stronger European defense capabilities would enhance rather than weaken the transatlantic alliance. Rubio emphasized Washington views increased European military investment as partnership evolution, not a threat to US influence, while praising Slovakia's selection of the F-16 program for its air force modernization.
15 February 2026
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Canada rules out Iran ties without regime change
Canada has declared it will not restore diplomatic relations with Iran under the current government. Foreign Minister Anita Anand, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, cited ongoing human rights violations and announced new sanctions targeting individuals linked to Iranian state bodies. Ottawa maintains its long-standing diplomatic freeze and continues to pursue legal action over the downing of a passenger plane carrying Canadian citizens.
15 February 2026
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Obama calls Trump-shared racist video 'deeply troubling' in interview
Former President Barack Obama addressed the racist video shared by President Donald Trump depicting him and Michelle Obama as apes during a Saturday interview, calling the behavior "deeply troubling" while expressing faith that most Americans still value decency and kindness. Obama lamented the erosion of public decorum and propriety surrounding the presidency, as the White House initially defended then deleted the AI-generated post set to Disney music, which sparked backlash including from Trump's fellow Republicans during Black History Month.
15 February 2026
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Saudi minister says Gaza ceasefire must lead to two-state solution
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan declared Saturday that the Gaza ceasefire must serve as a launching point for establishing an independent Palestinian state, telling the Munich Security Conference that the truce should restore stability and enable reconstruction while advancing Palestinian self-determination. The top Saudi diplomat emphasized that a two-state solution represents the only viable path to enduring regional peace, as Riyadh continues supporting initiatives to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian war.
15 February 2026
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Pakistan to provide specialized eye treatment for jailed Imran Khan
Pakistan's government announced Saturday that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan will receive specialized eye treatment at a top medical facility, following a court-submitted report revealing he has only 15% vision remaining in his right eye. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed that leading specialists will conduct further examinations, with findings to be presented to the Supreme Court, as opposition lawmakers continue protests demanding Khan's hospitalization.
15 February 2026
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Italy signals key role in shaping future of Middle East peace
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced Wednesday that Rome will play an "important" and "constructive" role in shaping the Middle East's future, with potential contributions including Palestinian police training and civil administration support. Speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, Tajani detailed Italy's €60 million reconstruction investment for Gaza while emphasizing the need to consolidate the ceasefire and ensure humanitarian supplies reach the population.
15 February 2026
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Trump says newly released Epstein files clear him of wrongdoing
President Donald Trump declared Sunday that the newly released Jeffrey Epstein investigative files contain no evidence implicating him and instead prove his innocence, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Florida. Trump said he was briefed by associates on the more than three million pages of documents, which he claims contradict expectations of his political opponents, while also alleging a conspiracy between writer Michael Wolff and the late sex offender.
15 February 2026
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Zelenskyy and NATO chief Rutte discuss air defense funding in Munich
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss funding for the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List initiative, which enables Kyiv to purchase missiles for air defense systems. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for recent military aid commitments totaling €38 billion while emphasizing that European unity remains the "best interceptor" against emerging threats.
15 February 2026
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Turkish intelligence chief Kalın attends Munich Security Conference
National Intelligence Organization head Ibrahim Kalın represented Türkiye at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany, holding bilateral talks with foreign counterparts on pressing regional matters. Discussions covered the war in Gaza, developments in Syria and Iran, counterterrorism cooperation, irregular migration challenges, and cybersecurity, as the conference convenes amid what diplomats describe as the most turbulent period since the Cold War.
15 February 2026
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9 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes killed nine Palestinians Sunday in separate attacks across the Gaza Strip, marking another violation of the October 2025 ceasefire agreement. Medical sources confirmed five deaths southwest of Khan Younis in the south, while paramedics reported four killed when a drone struck a tent sheltering displaced families near Jabalia in the north, as Israeli forces also conducted home demolitions and artillery shelling.
15 February 2026
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President Erdoğan to visit UAE and Ethiopia for high-level talks
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will embark on a two-nation diplomatic tour next week, traveling to the United Arab Emirates on Monday and Ethiopia on Tuesday at the invitation of regional leaders. The Turkish leader is scheduled to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa, with multiple agreements expected to be signed during both visits.
15 February 2026
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Trump administration seeks tech data on Americans criticizing ICE agents
The Trump administration has issued hundreds of administrative subpoenas to major technology companies including Google, Meta, and Reddit, seeking identifying information about Americans who have anonymously criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents online, according to multiple officials and internal documents reviewed by The New York Times. Civil liberties groups are raising alarms over what they describe as government overreach targeting protected speech, while the Department of Homeland Security defends the practice as necessary for agent safety.
15 February 2026
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Panamanian vice minister praises 'very good moment' in ties with Türkiye
Panama's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Guevara Mann announced Friday that relations between his country and Türkiye are at a "very good moment" during his official visit to Ankara. The diplomat highlighted growing trade volumes, Turkish Airlines' ten weekly flights to Panama City, and expanding cooperation in education, science, culture, and multilateral platforms as key pillars of the strengthening bilateral partnership.
15 February 2026
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UK confirms Russian opposition figure Navalny was poisoned with frog toxin
The British government announced Saturday that Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who died in an Arctic prison in February 2024, was poisoned with a lethal toxin found in the skin of Ecuadorian dart frogs. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of epibatidine in Navalny's system, a substance that does not occur naturally in Russia, leading London to conclude there is "no innocent explanation" for its presence.
15 February 2026
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Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman calls for national unity after landslide election win
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman delivered his first post-election address Saturday, urging national unity to rebuild Bangladesh following the party's two-thirds parliamentary majority. Set to become prime minister by February 18, Rahman acknowledged challenges including a fragile economy and weakened institutions inherited from the ousted Awami League government.
14 February 2026
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Soldiers' dorm turned into madrasah
14 February 2026
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Somalia urges direct Türkiye shipping link as trade surpasses logistics capacity
Somalia's ports minister called for establishing direct maritime routes with Türkiye as a "strategic necessity" amid expanding bilateral trade. Speaking at an OIC transport conference in Istanbul, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur emphasized that current logistics cannot accommodate growing commercial exchanges between the two nations.
14 February 2026
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