World enters new phase of open conflicts and wars — Merz

The world has entered a new era marked by open conflicts and wars, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared at the Munich Security Conference, according to a TASS correspondent.

Japan says it seized Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing

Japanese authorities say they have seized a Chinese fishing vessel that tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection, in a move that may further fuel tensions with Beijing.

US secretly sends nearly 6,000 Starlink terminals to protesters in Iran

The United States has secretly delivered several thousand Starlink terminals to protesters in Iran, The Wall Street Journal wrote.

US border chief says Trump agrees to end deportation surge in Minnesota

Tom Homan, the US border security chief, says that the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end.

Russia to respond to potential deployment of US long-range missile in Germany

Russia will respond to the potential deployment of US long-range missiles in Germany, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said.

Cyclone Gezani kills at least 20 as it tears through Madagascar's port of Toamasina

At least 20 people have died after a powerful cyclone struck Madagascar, says the disaster authority in the Indian Ocean island.

Canadian police say 10 dead in British Columbia’s Tumbler Ridge shooting

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that 10 people, including the suspected shooter, have been killed in a shooting at a high school in the province of British Columbia, with more people injured.

Russia Urges Israel to Reconsider Expanding Control Over West Bank

Moscow is deeply concerned and calls on Israel to reconsider its decisions, which are expected to lift the ban on non-Muslims purchasing land in the West Bank, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.