The United States has issued a stark warning to Canada that it may increase air operations in Canadian airspace amid rising tension over Canada’s review of its multibillion‑dollar F‑35 fighter jet deal. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said that if Ottawa scales back its purchase of F‑35 aircraft, the U.S. may fill capability gaps by expanding its own fighter patrols under the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).


US Could Expand Air Patrols Over Canada 

US-Canada Tension: Washington Eyes NORAD Changes Amid F-35 Uncertainty |

U.S. launches aerial drills in West Asia amid Iran tensions, as Trump boasts of armada deployment and Tehran warns Saudi Arabia of instability.


U.S.-Iran: U.S. Aerial Drills Near Iran as Trump Boasts Armada 

The Federal Aviation Administration says seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Maine's Bangor International Airport.

US Storm: Jet Trying to Take Off in Snowstorm in Maine Crashes, 7 Killed 

A powerful winter storm has blanketed large parts of the United States, dumping heavy snow and disrupting daily life. In Boston, snow-covered streets turned into makeshift ski slopes, while New Yorkers took advantage of the whiteout conditions to enjoy snowball fights and winter scenes as the storm swept across the region.


Hundreds of Thousands Still Without Power, Mississippi & Tennessee Among Hardest-Hit States

Questions were raised after US President Donald Trump appeared to forget the word “Alzheimer’s” while describing his father’s illness during remarks. The moment, reported by journalist Ben Terris, drew attention as Trump gestured to his forehead and looked toward Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, sparking debate and political reactions.


Trump Forgets The Word 'Alzheimer's' To Describe Father's Illness

Powerful Storm Blankets US As Boston Streets Turn Ski Slopes, New Yorkers Revel In Snow | WION

Canada has given conditional approval to move beluga whales to the United States, offering a potential new lease of life for the endangered animals. The transfer aims to improve conservation outcomes while meeting strict welfare and regulatory conditions.


Canada Give Conditional Approval To Move Beluga Whales To US 

A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has left at least 29 people dead, authorities say, as the system moves offshore after days of heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures. The storm disrupted travel, knocked out power to thousands and prompted emergency warnings across several states as officials assess damage and recovery efforts.


Winter Storm Sweeps US, Death Toll Rises To 29 As System Moves Offshore | WION Climate Tracker

In Hong Kong, prosecutors have played recordings of decades-old pro-democracy speeches in the national security trial of prominent activists, a move critics say reflects the shrinking space for free expression under Beijing-imposed laws. 


Hong Kong Uses Decades-Old Speeches To Try Democracy Activists Under Security Law | WION

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in early March to deepen economic ties and sign strategic trade and energy agreements as Ottawa seeks to diversify its trade beyond the United States amid growing tariff pressure from Washington. The planned trip underlines Canada’s shift towards new markets and cooperation with India.


Canada’s PM Carney Likely To Visit India In March As Trade Diversification Grows | WION

Venezuela says it has freed more than 800 prisoners in recent months, but international rights groups have challenged the government’s claims, saying the figures are exaggerated and lack transparency. 


Venezuela Claims 800+ Prisoners Freed, Rights Groups Dispute Figures | WION

Iran has unveiled a provocative mural in Tehran’s Enghelab Square warning the United States not to launch a military strike, as U.S. warships head toward the region. The giant billboard, depicting a damaged U.S. aircraft carrier, features the slogan “If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind” in both Persian and English — a clear symbolic warning from Iranian authorities.


US-Iran Tensions: Trump Sends 'Big Armada' Next To Iran, Tehran Warns Of 'Regret-Inducing Response'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, amid growing transatlantic unease over President Donald Trump’s ambitions regarding Greenland. Speaking to members of the European Parliament in Brussels, Rutte said any belief that Europe could ensure its own security without US support was unrealistic, stressing that NATO allies “need each other” as concerns grow over the future of US–Europe relations.


US Greenland: NATO Chief Warns Europe ‘Can’t Defend Itself’ Without US Amid Greenland Tensions

President Trump said the U.S. has taken the Venezuela oil aboard seven recently-seized tankers — but the location of the ships remains a mystery.

“I’m not allowed to tell you,” the president told The Post in an Oval Office interview on Friday. “But let’s put it this way, they don’t have any oil. We take the oil.”

Delcy Rodriguez faces Washington pressure over prisoner release

President Donald Trump has ordered a large US naval task force, including an aircraft carrier strike group, toward the Middle East near Iran amid escalating tensions with Iran. 


US Iran Tensions: Trump Sends Armada Near Iran As He Weighs Military Options Amid Rising Tensions

US-Iran Tensions: Tehran Unveils Mural Warning To US At Enghelab Square 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the U.S. security plan for Ukraine is “100% ready” to be signed. At the same time, Zelensky firmly rejected any proposal to cede Ukrainian territory to Russia, reiterating Kyiv’s position on sovereignty and territorial integrity as the war continues.

U.S. Security Plan for Ukraine '100% Ready', Zelensky Refuses to Cede Territory to Russia

A massive power outage has left more than 800,000 Americans without electricity, prompting emergency alerts across 20 U.S. states. Authorities are monitoring the situation as utilities work to restore power amid concerns over infrastructure resilience and extreme conditions.

Monster Winter Storm Grips US: 20 US States On Alert As Massive Power Outage Affects 800,000 People

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly taken refuge in a fortified underground bunker in Tehran amid escalating tensions with the United States, according to media reports. 


US-Iran Tensions: Iran Judicial Chief Says Protests Instigators To Face Harsh Punishment

U.S. factory jobs continue to decline despite tariffs aimed at reviving domestic manufacturing, with nearly 72,000 jobs lost since April. Experts point to automation, weak global demand, and higher production costs as key reasons why tariffs have failed to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.


US Manufacturing Jobs Downs 72,000 Since April Tariffs 

A deadly winter storm has swept across the U.S., bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Ohio Valley to New England. Arctic cold grips much of the country east of the Rockies, causing widespread travel disruptions, canceled flights, and straining energy supplies as winter storm warnings cover over 118 million people.


US snow storm: Power outages, travel chaos as winter storm sweeps across US 

In response to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal immigration agents during an enforcement operation, President Donald Trump blamed “Democrat‑ensued chaos” for the deaths and defended his hard‑line immigration stance in social media posts, urging Minnesota officials to cooperate with federal law enforcement as protests and national debate intensify.


Minneapolis shooting: Former US President Obama, Clinton urge Americans to 'stand up' 

The United States has described the latest Ukraine–Russia talks as a “big step” towards ending the war, signalling cautious optimism around renewed diplomatic efforts. However, the Kremlin has said any agreement to end the conflict would require Ukraine to withdraw from the Donbas region, a condition Kyiv has consistently rejected. 


Russia-Ukraine War: US Calls Ukraine–Russia Talks A Big Step As Kremlin Sets Donbas Condition | WION

US-Iran Tensions: Iran On War Alert As Khamenei Reportedly Shelters In Bunker Amid US Strike Fears

US Snow Storm: Arctic Blast Freezes Much Of America, Flights Canceled As Storm Spreads

Claims of a mysterious “sonic weapon” used during a Trump-era operation in Caracas have stunned observers. Eyewitnesses describe Venezuelan and Cuban forces bleeding, vomiting, and collapsing as experts reveal what the weapon may actually have been.


Mystery Weapon That Brought Nicolas Maduro’s Guards to Their Knees

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with discussions focusing on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu’s office said.


Isreal-Gaza War: Israeli PM Meets US Envoys As Talks Focus On Next Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire

Mystery Weapon That Brought Nicolas Maduro’s Guards to Their Knees 

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