Over 2,000 US flights were canceled as staffing shortages and an ongoing government shutdown forced the FAA to mandate nationwide flight reductions.

The UN Security Council voted to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and his interior minister, a US-backed move ahead of Sharaa’s White House visit.

Kazakhstan is expected to join the Abraham Accords as Central Asian leaders meet in Washington

The European Union deployed a warship off Somalia after suspected pirates attacked a commercial tanker, reviving concerns over maritime security in the region.

Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that Beijing would not take any action toward Taiwan while he remains in office.

Russia warned that sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would hinder peace efforts, as the Pentagon awaits President Trump’s final decision.

Trump claimed Christians in Nigeria face an “existential threat,” but experts say violence there affects both Christians and Muslims indiscriminately.

Hamas returns two Israeli hostages’ bodies as Gaza truce wobbles; disputes over remains fuel fresh tensions

A deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro favela left at least 119 people dead, sparking outrage and accusations of summary executions.

Israel orders strikes after alleged Hamas truce breach and hostage-remains dispute, with reports of fire in Rafah

Hamas to hand over another body after Israel disputes identity, raising tensions over Gaza truce terms

Six Iranian nationals were arrested in Kenya for trafficking over a thousand kilograms of methamphetamine and remain in custody pending further investigation.

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa warned that Israel’s attacks threaten the Gaza ceasefire and urged global efforts for Palestinian statehood and accountability.

An Egyptian convoy entered Gaza with heavy machinery to help locate the remains of Israeli hostages, marking a regional effort amid tense ceasefire conditions.

Paris prosecutor confirms arrests in $102m Louvre jewel heist; one suspect caught at CDG. Details limited amid ongoing probe

South Africa and Malaysia agreed to enhance cooperation in defense, technology, trade, and multiple key sectors following a high-level meeting.

The US has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and families from Mali, citing worsening security threats and instability across the country.

The US has deployed a carrier strike group to Latin America to counter drug trafficking, escalating tensions and drawing criticism from regional leaders.

Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier were arrested and charged in a multi-million dollar illegal gambling scheme that has rocked the NBA.

ICJ extends Israel’s filing deadline to March 12, 2026 in South Africa’s genocide case

The US imposed sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil, accusing Moscow of refusing peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

A US missionary working for the evangelical group SIM was kidnapped in Niger’s capital Niamey, marking another abduction of westerners amid ongoing violence.

Prabowo and Ramaphosa agree to accelerate a defense deal and explore a PTA/CEPA as the South African leader tours Asia

Algeria and Spain renewed cooperation on counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and irregular migration during the Spanish interior minister’s visit to Algiers.