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Russia threatens retaliation if Europe seizes oil tankers
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
Moscow is prepared to deploy naval assets to protect its vessels from seizure by European powers, a senior Russian intelligence official said Tuesday, as Western nations ramp up their fight against the country's shadow fleet.
Kenya's main airport resumes operations after 2-day strike
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
Kenya’s main airport in Nairobi is restarting normal operations after workers agreed to end a two-day strike
North Korea opens new housing district for families of Ukraine war dead
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, the latest effort by leader Kim Jong-un to honor the war dead.
Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election win
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
Bangladesh’s new prime minister has been sworn in after his party’s landslide win in parliamentary elections last week, the country’s first since the massive 2024 uprising
Trump urges Iran, Cuba to make deals -- or else
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
President Trump is urging countries on two sides of the globe -- Iran and Cuba -- to make deals with the U.S. or suffer grave consequences.
