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February 2026

Body of notorious cartel boss "El Mencho" returned to family

The death of "El Mencho" — who led the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel — sparked a wave of violence by the cartel across a large swath of Mexico, killing dozens of people, including 25 members of Mexico's National Guard

World leaders and governments react to U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran

Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that is why we have continually supported efforts to reach a negotiated solution,
Washington and Tel-Aviv have once again embarked on a dangerous adventure that is rapidly bringing the region to the brink of a humanitarian, economic, and — this cannot be ruled out — radiological catastrophe,
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that the State of Qatar has been and remains among the first to call for dialogue with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and has advocated for continuing on this principle as the optimal foundation for addressing differences and resolving disputes through peaceful means, thereby sparing the region the risks of escalation,
We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, and to fully respect international law,
Active and serious negotiations have yet again been undermined,
Emmanuel Macronpresident
The ongoing escalation is dangerous for all. It must stop. The Iranian regime must understand that it no longer has any option but to engage in good-faith negotiations to end its nuclear and ballistic programs, as well as its actions of regional destabilization. This is absolutely essential to the security of all in the Middle East. The Iranian people must also be able to build their future freely. The massacres perpetrated by the Islamic regime disqualify it and require that the voice be given back to the people. The sooner, the better,
The sustained and systematic nature of the destabilising attacks, carried out by the US administration against the fundamental principles of the international legal order in recent months, raises particular concern,

U.S. politicians react after Trump launches military operation against Iran

Ro Khannarep Ro
Donald Trump has launched a war on Iran. The Congress must reconvene on Monday to vote on Thomas Massie's and my war powers resolution to stop this war. Trump says his goal is to topple the Iranian regime,
Lindsey Grahamsenator
My mind is racing with the thought that the murderous ayatollah's regime in Iran will soon be no more. The biggest change in the Middle East in a thousand years is upon us,
I lost friends in Iraq to an illegal war,

More than a dozen killed when plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, official says

Pavel Tovar, a local fire chief, did not clarify whether the dead were in the plane or in the cars on the highway near the airport in La Paz

Trump "not happy" with Iran as U.S. increases military presence in Israel

As the threat of war with Iran looms, a second American aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East as the families of U.S. diplomats in the region were given the option leave

U.S.-Iran deal is "within our reach," Omani mediator says

If I was President Trump, my only advice is just to give those negotiators enough room and enough space to really close these remaining areas that we need to discuss and agree upon,
They want to enrich a little bit. You don't have to enrich when you have that much oil,
There would be zero accumulation, zero stockpiling, and full verification,

Trump administration labels Iran a state sponsor of wrongful detention

The designation, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, activates authorities created under an executive order signed in September that expanded the government's ability to penalize countries accused of detaining Americans for political bargaining power

Marco Rubiosecretary of State
The Iranian regime must stop taking hostage and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions,
Marco Rubiosecretary of State
For decades, Iran has continued to cruelly detain innocent Americans, as well as citizens of other nations, to use as political leverage against other states,

Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations

Donald Trumppresident
I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have,
Donald Trumppresident
My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy. But one thing is certain, I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror, which they are by far, to have a nuclear weapon — can’t let that happen.”

Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction

Carolina Aragonlinguist
What kind of relationship will this boy have with his own territory?"
You can trace this decision directly to the violent context they lived through,
Carolina Aragonlinguist
A breakdown of social relations that followed the genocide shaped their lives and deepened over the years. That does lead people to think — and rethink — the future,
This child is not only a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples,

U.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel amid tension with Iran

Persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available,
JD Vanceu.S. Vice President
The idea that we're going to be in a Middle Eastern war for years with no end in sight — there is no chance that will happen,
Abbas Araghchiiranian Foreign Minister
It was agreed that technical teams will start their work in Vienna on Monday to conduct technical reviews at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with the help of its experts, in order to develop a framework for addressing some technical issues,
Abbas Araghchiiranian Foreign Minister
Regarding some issues, there is now an understanding, and on others, it's natural that we have differences,
The ideology of the theocratic dictatorship and its permanent hostility to the United States and Israel will result in intransigence and an inability to make concessions on enrichment, the missile program, and support for terrorist organizations,

U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles"

The reward offer came the same day that authorities announced a new indictment against Rene Arzate Garcia, 42, known as "La Rana" ("The Frog")

Terrance ColedEA Administrator
Rene Arzate-García is a ruthless Sinaloa Cartel plaza boss who is accused of exploiting U.S. ports of entry to flood our nation with fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine,
As controllers of a critical trafficking node in Tijuana at the U.S. border, the Arzate-Garcia brothers have become key essential components of the cartel's command-and-control structure,
Known to be extremely violent, Arzate-García is also involved in carrying out enforcement operations, such as kidnappings and executions, for the Sinaloa Cartel,

Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul

A mortar shell has hit the camp and unfortunately seven of our refugees have been wounded, and the condition of one woman is serious,
Our cup of patience has overflowed,
Attaullah Tararinformation Minister
Afghan Taliban defence targets were targeted in Kabul, Paktia (province) and Kandahar,