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Iran intensifies nationwide crackdown as protests enter second week
Iran has imposed a near-total **internet shutdown** and restricted international phone connections as anti-government protests spread across multiple cities. Authorities say security forces and the military will protect strategic infrastructure and public property, while exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urges citizens to organize and “prepare to seize” city centers through sustained civic resistance.
U.S. airstrikes in Venezuela and capture of Nicolás Maduro reshape regional politics
The United States has carried out **multiple airstrikes across northern Venezuela**, leading to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores during Operation Southern Spear. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn in as acting president, while Washington continues seizing “shadow fleet” oil tankers as part of a broader blockade, sharply escalating tensions over Venezuela’s oil sector.
Israel revokes licenses of 37 international aid NGOs operating in Gaza
Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs has **banned 37 international aid groups** from operating in Gaza, including Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Jerusalem. Officials say the organizations failed to comply with new security and transparency rules requiring full disclosure of staff, funding, and activities, and ordered them to halt operations by March 1, raising concerns about worsening humanitarian conditions.
Ukraine faces renewed Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Kyiv police and emergency services continue assessing damage after **overnight Russian strikes** on the Ukrainian capital. The attacks, which involved missiles and drones, damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, underscoring the ongoing intensity of the war despite diplomatic fatigue in parts of the international community.
Mass protests challenge Netanyahu government in Israel
Large crowds have taken to the streets in Israel in **protests against the Netanyahu government**, criticizing its handling of security, the Gaza war, and domestic governance. Demonstrators are calling for political change and new elections, while the government insists its policies are necessary for national security amid regional instability.
Australian state of Victoria declares state of disaster over bushfires
The government of Victoria in Australia has declared a **state of disaster** to manage fast‑spreading bushfires under extreme weather conditions. The measure is aimed at strengthening emergency coordination and resource deployment, with authorities urging residents in high‑risk zones to follow evacuation and safety instructions as fire danger remains elevated.
Western Europe braces for severe winter storm with heavy snow and strong winds
Western European countries are preparing for a **major winter storm** forecast to bring heavy snowfall and strong winds across multiple nations. Authorities are warning of transport disruption, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions as emergency services move to pre‑position crews and equipment ahead of the weather system.
Philippines rescuers search for missing after deadly landfill collapse
In the Philippines, rescue workers are combing through debris after a **landfill collapse** left multiple people dead and dozens missing. Heavy rains are believed to have contributed to the disaster, with authorities warning of further landslide risks as search and recovery efforts continue in dangerous conditions.
Greenland politician warns against U.S. Arctic policy amid rising tensions
A Greenland MP has criticized growing **U.S. strategic interest in Greenland and the Arctic**, calling certain moves a “wrong” step that could inflame regional tensions. The comments come as Washington under Trump pursues a more assertive Arctic policy, prompting debate in Greenland and Denmark over sovereignty, security, and resource access.
Colombian president warns U.S. will ‘seek wars’ while dependent on oil
Colombia’s president has argued that as long as the **U.S. economy depends on oil**, Washington will continue to “seek wars,” linking fossil‑fuel geopolitics to global conflict patterns. The remarks, made amid debates over Venezuela, energy markets, and climate policy, highlight growing criticism in Latin America of U.S. strategic behavior in the region.
Global Catholic Jubilee Year draws an estimated 33 million pilgrims to the Vatican
The Vatican reports that about **33 million visitors and pilgrims** came to Rome during the Jubilee Year of Hope, which has now concluded. Church officials say the influx tested the city’s infrastructure but also underscored the continued global draw of major religious events for tourism, diplomacy, and soft power.