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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting Turkiye for high-level talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting aims to improve ties despite disputes over maritime boundaries, Cyprus and regional energy cooperation. No major breakthroughs are expected.

A school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left eight people dead, including the suspected shooter, and more than 25 injured. Two more bodies were found at a nearby home. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the tragedy devastating.

Tropical Cyclone Gezani killed at least nine people in Madagascar after hitting the eastern port city of Toamasina with powerful winds. Authorities issued red alerts for flooding and landslides. The storm later weakened to a tropical storm as it moved westward.

A Russian drone destroyed a home in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killing a father and his three young children and seriously injuring their pregnant mother. Officials say Russia launched 129 drones overnight, as civilian casualties continue to rise.

Pakistan's Supreme Court allowed PTI lawyer Salman Safdar to meet jailed former PM Imran Khan and report on his living conditions. This will be the first legal visit since December, while family and lawyer visits remain restricted over political concerns.

Estonia’s intelligence chief says Russia has no intention of ending the Ukraine war and is stalling talks with the US. While Washington claims progress, experts question whether President Putin genuinely wants peace or believes he can still win.

Japan will convene a special Diet session on February 18 to select a new Prime Minister following the lower house election. With a two-thirds majority, the ruling LDP is expected to retain power under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

China reacted to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide midterm victory, citing structural and ideological trends. Beijing emphasized adherence to bilateral agreements, criticized Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, and highlighted ongoing diplomatic tensions, including travel advisories and trade restrictions on Japanese goods.

At least 53 people, including two babies, are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized off Libya. Human traffickers exploit unstable conditions, forcing migrants onto unsafe vessels, while survivors report losing family members during the perilous central Mediterranean crossing.

Iraq has executed a former senior security officer from Saddam Hussein’s era for his role in the 1980 killing of Shiite cleric Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr. The case highlights continued efforts to prosecute crimes linked to past repression.

Norwegian ambassador Mona Juul has resigned after scrutiny over her past contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows reports that Epstein left millions to her children and comes amid a wider review of ties involving senior Norwegian figures.

Pakistani security forces killed a senior TTP commander, Maulana Younis alias Billa, during an operation in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police said he was involved in planning attacks against law enforcement agencies and civilians.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from within his Labour Party after a scandal involving former diplomat Peter Mandelson. The crisis has cost him his chief of staff and raised fresh doubts about his leadership just 18 months into office.

Iranian authorities have arrested senior reformist figures as part of a broader crackdown on dissent following deadly protests. The move comes amid renewed nuclear talks with the United States and growing regional tensions involving Israel and Iran.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi is poised for a landslide victory in Sunday’s snap lower house election. Exit polls suggest her LDP-led coalition could secure a majority, allowing her to advance right-wing policies on defense, economy, and immigration.

A Russian airstrike in Kramatorsk kills one and injures two. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says the US has set a June deadline for a peace deal, with the next round of trilateral talks likely to be held in Miami amid ongoing Donbas fighting.

Hundreds of traders protested in Baghdad against new customs tariffs of up to 30%, citing rising costs and corruption. The fees have caused port backlogs and nationwide strikes, while Iraq’s Supreme Court is set to rule on a related lawsuit.

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will make a state visit to the UK on March 18 and 19. It will be the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to Britain in nearly 40 years.

Former French culture minister Jack Lang has resigned as head of the Arab World Institute after alleged financial links to Jeffrey Epstein triggered a tax investigation. Prosecutors are also examining the role of Lang’s daughter.

Pakistan has delayed granting Starlink a licence due to data security concerns, geopolitical sensitivities and competition from Chinese firms. Officials fear satellite internet services could bypass monitoring systems, prompting caution despite growing interest in expanding connectivity.