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🌍 Global Top Stories – February 21, 2026

​🔴 USA, Iran, and Israel Tensions ​Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran: U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a 10-15 day deadline for Iran to return to the nuclear negotiating table. He hinted at potential military action if no agreement is reached. ​US Naval Deployment: Amid rising tensions, the U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East. The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is reportedly moving toward the Persian Gulf. ​Iran’s Counter-Response: In response to U.S. threats, Iran and Russia have conducted joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman. Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated they would submit a new proposal within 2-3 days but refused the demand to halt uranium enrichment completely. ​F-35 Deployment: The U.S. is reportedly withdrawing F-35 fighter jets from NATO exercises in Norway to reposition them in the Middle East due to the potential for conflict.
​🔴 Gaza and Israel-Lebanon Conflict ​Ongoing Strikes in Gaza: At least 11 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza over the last 24 hours. The UN warns that the humanitarian catastrophe has reached an unprecedented peak. ​Escalation in Lebanon: Reports indicate at least 12 people died following an Israeli strike on the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in Lebanon. Israel maintains it is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. ​Hamas Leadership: Reports suggest Hamas is currently conducting internal voting to elect new leadership during this critical phase of the war. ​🔴 Russia-Ukraine War ​Ukraine’s Counter-Offensive: Ahead of the 4th anniversary of the invasion, Ukrainian forces claim to have reclaimed territory in the Zaporizhzhia region. President Zelenskyy stated, "Ukraine is not losing; we are seeking an honorable path to end this war." ​Hungary’s Warning: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has threatened to block a €90 billion EU loan if Ukraine does not reopen the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline for Russian supplies. ​Drone Strikes on Russian Refineries: Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, causing significant volatility in Russia’s domestic fuel market. ​🌍 Other Major Global News ​Trump’s Global Tariffs: Following a Supreme Court setback, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a new 10% global tariff on all imported goods to the U.S. ​Protests in Argentina: Violent clashes erupted between police and workers in Argentina protesting against new labor law reforms. ​UK Royal Scandal: Police reportedly searched the residence of former Prince Andrew following his recent arrest, sparking a massive media storm. ​Cricket Milestone: Afghanistan has set a new record for the highest team total in T20 World Cup history. ​Hashtags: #WorldNews #BreakingNews #MiddleEastCrisis #RussiaUkraineWar #GazaGenocide #USAIran #GlobalPolitics #TodayNews #CurrentAffairs2026

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