US backs Israeli goal of ‘eradicating’ Hamas in Gaza

Secretary of state Marco Rubio’s comments raise concerns over Washington’s commitment to fragile ceasefire deal

Source: Financial Times

Thousands mark Serbian Statehood Day with mass protest against corruption

Thousands of Serbians blocked Kragujevac’s main boulevard on February 15 in the latest student-led protest since the deadly collapse of Novi Sad’s train station roof. Marking Serbia’s Statehood holiday, demonstrators …

Source: France 24

Almanac: February 16

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

Source: CBS News

German election: Churches go political amid social divisions

The main churches in Germany have voiced clear political opinions ahead of elections. Not all are pleased, including parties with "Christian" in their name.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes

Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania

Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday predicted Russia would “wage war against Nato” if the US …

Source: The Guardian

On first Mideast tour, Rubio warns Iran, praises Trump’s Gaza plan

After talks, Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Tehran “the single greatest source of instability in the region,” while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Trump’s “bold vision for Gaza.”

Source: Washington Post

MSC 2025: France plans Ukraine summit amid US fallout

European and US leaders have diverged on how to deal with Russia's war on Ukraine during the Munich Security Conference. German Chancellor Scholz, along with others, has been critical of …

Source: Deutsche Welle

As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?

Russia is relying on strength of numbers, and Putin may not honour a peace deal

After three years of Russia’s attempt to occupy and annex Ukraine, the country continues to …

Source: The Guardian

Serbian students protest gov’t corruption in their tens of thousands

Tens of thousands of students in Serbia are demanding accountability, in the latest wave of anti-government protests

Source: Al Jazeera

Taiwan detects dozens of Chinese aircraft near island

Chinese jets tell Canadian warship transiting through the Taiwan Strait to change course.

Source: Al Jazeera

'I believe in my guide runner more than myself', says blind Indian athlete

Two of India’s top visually impaired female athletes share the challenges of finding the perfect guide runner.

Source: BBC

Navalny's widow Navalnaya calls for fight for 'free, peaceful' Russia

Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Alexei Navalny, on February 16 urged supporters to fight for a 'free, peaceful' Russia, a year after her husband's prison death.

Source: France 24