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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Day 12 Underway
The Winter Olympics continue in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, with Canadian athletes competing in medal events including freestyle skiing aerials, speed skating, and slopestyle. Marion Thénault topped the first qualifier in women's freestyle skiing aerials, becoming the only athlete to break 100 points and advancing directly to the final
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Israel Partially Reopens Rafah Crossing into Gaza
Israel has partially reopened the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which had been closed since May 2024, allowing 150 people to leave Gaza and 50 to enter per day. The limited opening marks a significant development in the ongoing Gaza conflict and humanitarian situation
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Ukraine Reports Russian Drone Strike Casualties in Dnipro
A Russian drone strike hit a minibus transporting mineworkers in Dnipro, Ukraine, killing at least 15 people and injuring seven others. The attack is part of ongoing hostilities in the Russo-Ukrainian war
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US Vice President Vance Visits Armenia for Peace Discussions
US Vice President JD Vance visited Armenia, marking the highest-ranking US official visit to the country in its history. Vance met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss implementing a peace agreement to end the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and the countries reached a nuclear deal outlining up to US$9 billion in nuclear energy-related exports
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European Commission Launches Investigation into Chinese Fashion Giant Shein
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Chinese fast fashion online giant Shein, with the probe centering around concerns including the sale of illegal products on the platform. The investigation addresses multiple compliance issues with EU regulations
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Lunar New Year Celebrations Begin Across Asia
People in many Asian countries began celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday, marking the start of major festivities across the region. The celebration is one of the most significant holidays in Asian cultures
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Canada Unveils $6.6 Billion 'Buy Canadian' Defence Plan
Prime Minister Mark Carney released a $6.6-billion plan to prioritize building military equipment domestically and increase the share of defence contracts awarded to Canadian firms. The plan promises to add up to 125,000 new jobs over the next decade and includes creating a new Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership (BOREALS) to coordinate defence research and innovation
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Peru's President José Jerà Impeached by Congress
President of Peru José Jerà was impeached by the Congress of Peru on February 17. The impeachment represents a significant political development in Peru's governance
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Climate Weeks 2026 Announced for Korea and Azerbaijan
UN Climate Change has announced that its two 2026 Climate Weeks will be held in the Republic of Korea and Azerbaijan, connecting the real economy with climate negotiated outcomes. These events represent key venues for international climate cooperation and discussion
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Greenland Faces Climate Change Impacts from Melting Ice
Greenlanders are suffering consequences of climate change with melting ice destroying routes and natural ice bridges essential for sledding. The melting ice could reveal untapped deposits of critical minerals, which has drawn geopolitical attention
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