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At least 24 people, including children, were killed after a Russian missile struck an apartment building in Kyiv. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as President Zelenskyy condemns the attack as terrorism. The international community calls for enhanced air defense for Ukraine.
President Donald Trump left China on Friday after a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, with the US announcing trade deals while China warned Washington over Taiwan. The two sides issued conflicting statements on several key issues, including trade, Iran, and fentanyl.
A car bomb and gun attack on a security camp in northwestern Pakistan killed multiple soldiers, threatening the fragile ceasefire between Islamabad and Kabul. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the assault in Bajaur district.
The Philippine government says it will obey an ICC arrest warrant for Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, wanted for crimes against humanity during the Duterte-era drug war. Dela Rosa vanished after a shootout at the legislature as armed troops tried to detain him. Justice Secretary Vida warned against any attempt to help him flee the country.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his South African counterpart in New Delhi to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues. The talks focused on boosting economic cooperation and addressing Middle Eastern and African developments. The meeting underscores Tehran's push to strengthen strategic partnerships.
Experts view Persian as a vital tool for advancing cultural cooperation and exchange between nations. Its historical depth and widespread influence can help build understanding and collaboration among peoples. Promoting the language is seen as a priority for sustainable development and civilizational dialogue.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked US funding for failed television host Pete Hegseth during a February 12 parliamentary session. He criticized American intervention in the Middle East and called on Islamic nations to unite against foreign interference.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that reforming the UN Security Council is an imperative, not a choice, citing the current structure's failure to reflect geopolitical realities. He called for expanding seats, curbing veto power, and making the council more representative and effective.
A two-day BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi ended Friday without a unified stance on the Iran war, with Iran and the UAE clashing directly. This is the second consecutive BRICS conference hosted by India that failed to reach consensus on the conflict, exposing deep internal rifts within the bloc.
Health officials have warned of a new Ebola outbreak in the remote Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Africa CDC reported 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, with insecurity hampering containment. Preliminary tests confirmed the virus in 13 of 20 samples.
