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US Authorities Arrest Alleged MS-13 Member Wanted for Homicide in El Salvador
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US Authorities Arrest Alleged MS-13 Member Wanted for Homicide in El Salvador

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An alleged member of MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha, a transnational criminal gang originating in Los Angeles in the 1980s) wanted for homicide in El...

Feb 21, 2026 08:10 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Intelligence Leaks Expose Russia's Hybrid Tactics in Arctic Resource Competition
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Intelligence Leaks Expose Russia's Hybrid Tactics in Arctic Resource Competition

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The International Crisis Group analyzed declassified intelligence documents, satellite imagery, and conducted interviews with 25 regional...

Feb 21, 2026 07:56 PM 2 min read 1 source
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US Ratifies 1922 Extradition Treaty with Venezuela as Still in Force
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US Ratifies 1922 Extradition Treaty with Venezuela as Still in Force

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The United States has ratified the 1922 extradition treaty with Venezuela as still in force. This agreement opens the door for Washington to use...

Feb 21, 2026 06:37 PM 2 min read 1 source
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All 9 avalanche victims recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, sheriff says
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All 9 avalanche victims recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, sheriff says

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All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada. Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said this at a news conference....

Feb 21, 2026 05:47 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Trump's 'Board of Peace' Proposal Sparks Fears at United Nations
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Trump's 'Board of Peace' Proposal Sparks Fears at United Nations

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a 'Board of Peace' initiative. The proposal aims to address international conflicts through a new...

Feb 21, 2026 04:41 PM 2 min read 1 source
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US F-35 and F-16 Fighters Intercept Russian Tu-95 Bombers off Alaska Coast
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US F-35 and F-16 Fighters Intercept Russian Tu-95 Bombers off Alaska Coast

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The U.S. military deployed F-35 and F-16 fighter jets to approach a Russian bomber formation. The Russian bombers were Tu-95 models operating in...

Feb 21, 2026 02:26 PM 2 min read 1 source
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US Space Force Hosts First-Ever Philippine Air Force Delegation at Buckley Space Force Base
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US Space Force Hosts First-Ever Philippine Air Force Delegation at Buckley Space Force Base

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In a historic first, a delegation from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) participated in a bilateral Public Affairs Workshop hosted by the US Space...

Feb 21, 2026 11:57 AM 2 min read 1 source
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NORAD states 5 Russian aircraft intercepted near Alaska pose no threat
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NORAD states 5 Russian aircraft intercepted near Alaska pose no threat

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Russian aircraft were operating in an area near the Bering Strait. The 5 Russian aircraft were intercepted near Alaska. NORAD says the aircraft...

Feb 21, 2026 11:43 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Experts warn war between Iran and US more likely than deal after Trump's 10-15 day deadline
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Experts warn war between Iran and US more likely than deal after Trump's 10-15 day deadline

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US President Donald Trump gave Iran a deadline of 10 to 15 days to seal a deal. Experts issued a stark warning regarding the situation between...

Feb 21, 2026 10:37 AM 2 min read 1 source
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