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- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,464 February 27, 2026These are the key developments from day 1,464 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- LIVE: Kabul bombed as Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan February 27, 2026Pakistani and Afghan officials have both declared full military operations as border clashes intensify.
- Pakistan says ‘patience has run out’ as it bombs Taliban across Afghanistan February 27, 2026Al Jazeera's correspondent in Kabul reports explosions and anti-aircraft fire as Pakistan bombs the capital city.
- US tax agency broke privacy law ‘approximately 42,695 times’, judge says February 27, 2026Federal judge rules that the Internal Revenue Service violated its code by giving immigration agency confidential data.
- Cuba says speedboat attackers from Florida planned to destabilise country February 26, 2026Associates of one of the passengers killed in the alleged raid attempt said he sought to overthrow Cuba's government.
- Why are many Western leaders visiting China? February 26, 2026German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Beijing, saying he wants to reset ties.
- Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1 February 26, 2026The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.
- Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager February 26, 2026One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire.
- Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions February 26, 2026Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel.
- Columbia University says US immigration agents lied to detain student February 26, 2026Administrators say agents 'made misrepresentations', claimed missing person search to detain woman at school building.
- Iranian foreign minister says US, Iran moving closer to deal February 26, 2026Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US and Iran have moved closer to reaching an agreement.
- Columbia University students protest ICE arrest at university housing February 26, 2026Protesters gathered at Columbia University after Department of Homeland Security agents detained a student on campus.
- US-Iran talks conclude with claims of progress but few details February 26, 2026Technical discussions to continue in Vienna, but unclear whether differences can be resolved to avoid war.
- US government asks Supreme Court to allow deportation of Syrian migrants February 26, 2026Trump has pushed to strip migrants of Temporary Protected Status, arguing that their countries are no longer unsafe.
- Kenyan man charged with duping people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war February 26, 2026Kenya's director of public prosecutions office says Festus Omwamba is accused of human trafficking.
- After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality February 26, 2026US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.
- Journalists demand Israel end Gaza entry ban February 26, 2026The Foreign Press Association of Israel and the Palestinian Territories is demanding Israel let journalists into Gaza.
- How US economic warfare pushed Cuba to humanitarian collapse February 26, 2026The US has eased its fuel embargo on Cuba, after sanctions helped pushed the country to what the UN calls “humanitarian
- International doctors forced to leave Gaza over Israeli demands February 26, 2026Seventeen aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court after the government moved to ban 37 NGOs in Gaza.
- Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify at US House Epstein hearing February 26, 2026The former secretary of state accused the Republican-led panel of seeking to protect political allies in probe.
