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📅February 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran spark global alarm, amid Pakistan-Afghan war, Clinton-Epstein testimony, Trump rants, and regional crises.
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US and Israel Launch Major Strikes on Iran's Capital Tehran

Israel conducted daylight attacks on Tehran, with smoke rising near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offices; US President Trump announced 'major combat operations' to eliminate Iranian threats. Explosions echoed across the city, including near Mehrabad airport and Vanak, prompting Israel's airspace closure.Source 4Source 6Source 8

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Pakistan Declares Full-Scale War on Afghanistan, Launches Airstrikes

Pakistan's Air Force raided Kabul and Afghan cities on Feb 27 after border conflicts, targeting Taliban-sheltered groups behind attacks like an Islamabad mosque bombing. Taliban condemned civilian hits and threatened retaliation; UN urges de-escalation as Saudi Arabia offers mediation.Source 2Source 3Source 5

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Trump Contemplates Military Action Against Iran After Failed Nuclear Talks

Trump stated he's 'not thrilled' with Iran negotiations in Geneva, warning of potential strikes as US builds strike forces including USS Gerald R. Ford. US advised citizens to evacuate Israel amid fears of Iranian blowback; Secretary Rubio plans Israel visit.Source 3Source 7

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Bill Clinton Testifies Before Congress on Epstein Ties: 'Saw Nothing Wrong'

Former President Clinton became the first ex-president forced to testify before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, grilled for hours on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, insisting 'I saw nothing and did nothing wrong'.Source 1Source 7

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Swedish Military Confirms Russian Drone Jammed Near French Carrier

A drone jammed 13km from France's Charles de Gaulle carrier in Oresund strait was confirmed Russian by Sweden, originating from a signals intelligence ship; France called it a 'ridiculous provocation'.Source 1

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Trump Rages Against Supreme Court Tariff Decision

Trump criticized a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, claiming it could return billions to countries 'ripping off' the US and questioned rehearing possibilities.Source 1

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Mexico Erupts in Violent Riots After Cartel Leader 'El Mencho' Killed

Riots and clashes followed authorities killing drug lord 'El Mencho', sparking cartel retaliation killing government officials.Source 2

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Trump Delivers Record 107-Minute State of the Union Address

Trump's speech highlighted economic wins, tax cuts, anti-corruption drive led by VP Vance, and tariff persistence despite court setbacks, rallying Republicans pre-midterms.Source 2

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Trump Bans AI Giant Anthropic from Federal Agencies

Trump banned Anthropic after it refused Pentagon unrestricted access to its technology.Source 7

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Brazil Floods and Landslides Kill 32 Amid Record Rainfall

Severe flooding from double normal February rain caused 32 deaths and many missing in Brazil.Source 2

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UN Warns of Severe Drought in Somalia Risking 6.5M from Hunger

UN alerts of looming crisis hitting over 6.5 million, especially children, by March.Source 2

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Kim Jong-un Reappointed, Severs Ties with South Korea Permanently

North Korea's leader promoted his sister, cut permanent ties with Seoul, and threatened destruction if provoked.Source 2