US President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine “may be Russian someday,” hinting at a policy shift toward Moscow. His remarks came before Vice President JD Vance’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference. Trump is pushing for negotiations while emphasizing financial returns on US aid, proposing a trade deal for rare minerals. Kyiv seeks NATO membership and military commitments, fearing a temporary ceasefire would help Russia rearm. Trump also announced his envoy Keith Kellogg will visit Ukraine on February 20. Meanwhile, the Kremlin neither confirmed nor denied reports of Trump speaking with Vladimir Putin.

Donald Trump is set for a tense meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah after proposing to relocate Gaza’s population to Jordan and Egypt. Jordan, already hosting millions of Palestinian refugees, strongly opposes forced migration, calling it a “declaration of war.” Trump threatened to cut $1.5 billion in US aid if Jordan refuses. Protests erupted in Amman, with Jordanians fearing economic strain and demographic shifts. “We will not allow it,” said former Jordanian deputy PM Jawad Anani. As regional tensions rise, Jordan’s stability is crucial for the US and Israel, making Trump’s pressure campaign a high-stakes gamble.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is developing its own large language model under a public-private partnership (PPP) to support startups and researchers. Speaking at the AI Action Summit in Paris, co-chaired with French President Emmanuel Macron, Modi emphasized India's commitment to AI for public good. "Machines can never overpower humans," he said, stressing responsible AI development. He highlighted India’s digital public infrastructure, including UPI, and its role in AI adoption. Modi will also visit the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project and honor Indian soldiers at Mazargues War Cemetery before heading to the U.S. on a two-day visit.

A Learjet 35A skidded off the runway at Scottsdale, Arizona, colliding with a parked Gulfstream 200, killing 1 and injuring 4. One person remained trapped, with emergency crews working to free them. Three others were hospitalized. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause. Scottsdale Fire Department’s Dave Folio confirmed the details but did not elaborate on the cause. The crash follows recent fatal air incidents, including a midair collision in Washington, DC, a medical jet crash in Philadelphia, and a plane crash in Alaska, sparking further scrutiny of US aviation safety.

US President Donald Trump warned that "all hell" will break loose if Hamas does not release Gaza hostages by Saturday noon, calling for the ceasefire deal’s cancellation. While stating that Israel has the final say, Trump claimed many hostages may already be dead. His remarks follow his controversial proposal for US "ownership" of Gaza, turning it into the "Riviera of the Middle East." Arab nations, including Egypt and Jordan, have rejected his plan. A senior Hamas official dismissed Trump’s comments as "absurd" and accused him of treating the Palestinian cause like a real estate deal.

US President Donald Trump said Palestinians will have no right to return to Gaza under his takeover plan. "No, they wouldn’t, because they’re going to have much better housing," he told Fox News. He suggested relocating them outside Gaza, calling it a “real estate development for the future.” The UN warned that forced displacement is illegal and "tantamount to ethnic cleansing." Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praised the plan as "revolutionary." Palestinian officials rejected it, saying, "Our land is not for sale." Germany also condemned it, calling the proposal a “scandal” and a violation of international law.

Hamas announced it would halt Israeli hostage releases, citing ceasefire violations by Israel, including blocking displaced Palestinians' return to northern Gaza and restricting aid. Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaida stated that Israel must "comply and compensate for the past weeks." Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called the decision a violation of the ceasefire. The Hostages and Missing Family Forum urged mediators to reinstate the deal, warning that time is critical. Meanwhile, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ended stipends to families of Palestinian prisoners in a move to improve ties with the US.

Swedish authorities have confirmed the identity of the Orebro school shooter as 35-year-old Rickard Andersson. Last Tuesday, Andersson, described as an unemployed recluse with psychological issues, entered Campus Risbergska and killed 10 people before taking his own life. The victims, aged 28 to 68, included individuals of multiple nationalities. Bosnia’s foreign ministry confirmed one national was killed, while Syria’s embassy extended condolences to two Syrian families. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson urged against speculation on the attacker’s motives but acknowledged concerns among foreign-origin residents. Police are still investigating the motive behind Sweden’s deadliest mass shooting.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports. He also plans to impose "reciprocal tariffs" on countries taxing US goods. Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, key steel suppliers, could be affected. The UK steel industry is also worried, as the US is its second-largest export market. UK Steel warned that the move could hurt £400 million worth of trade. British foundries exporting to the US fear rising costs and supply disruptions. Canada and Australia have raised concerns about economic damage. More details on the tariffs are expected soon.

Donald Trump took to Truth Social to mock Taylor Swift after she was booed at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. "The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!" he posted. Trump supporters celebrated the moment, comparing it to his own applause at the event. Swift previously endorsed Kamala Harris, sparking Trump's ire. Meanwhile, the Chiefs lost 40-22 to the Eagles, missing out on a historic title hat-trick. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes called the defeat “the worst thing in the world.”