Indian PM Narendra Modi lands in Israel on February 25, 2026, deepening strategic ties amid Gaza war criticisms and Pakistan security concerns. Japan deploys missiles near Taiwan, risking China tensions spike; Myanmar air strikes kill 17 civilians. Putin holds strong in Russia four years into Ukraine war; Iran nears Chinese anti-ship missile deal amid U.S. buildup.aljazeera+1[youtube]
Modi’s High-Stakes Israel Visit
PM Modi arrives for second official visit, marking “new bonhomie” with Netanyahu despite Gaza genocide accusations; agenda includes defense, tech, agriculture amid Hindu nationalist alignment. Pakistan warns of “Hexagon Alliance” threat with India-Israel-U.S.-Japan-Australia-UAE; tests diplomacy. Israeli envoy praises bonhomie; Gaza continues under fire.[youtube]ndtv+2
Japan Missiles Near Taiwan
Japan installs missiles near Taiwan, analysts predict China tensions escalation; bolsters deterrence amid PLA drills.[aljazeera]
Myanmar Civilian Massacre
Military air strikes hit Rakhine village market, killing 17 (women/children); part of western state crackdown.aljazeera+1
Putin’s Ukraine Grip
Four years in, Putin maintains control via economy, media, slow gains despite no quick victory; Russia assaults Ukraine railways.aljazeera+1
Iran-China Arms Deal
Iran close to buying Chinese anti-ship cruise missiles as U.S. warships mass near coast—largest buildup since Iraq 2003; indirect Geneva talks tomorrow, Trump weighs strike. Campus protests rage 4th day post-crackdown.[youtube]
Mexico vs. Musk Drama
President Sheinbaum eyes legal action after Elon Musk accuses her of echoing “cartel bosses”; follows El Mencho death.[youtube][aljazeera]
Other Global Developments
Zimbabwe bans raw mineral/lithium exports indefinitely. UK anti-Palestinian repression: hundreds cases documented. Israeli settlers/military attack West Bank Palestinians. Countries urge citizens leave Iran. Pentagon ultimatum to Anthropic on AI curbs. China export bans on 40 Japanese military-linked firms. Techno DJ jailed for 60k fake plane parts scam. German Chancellor Merz in Beijing. Russia seizes ex-deputy assets (10B rubles).[youtube][aljazeera]
U.S. and Weather Updates
Trump SOTU: jokes Congressional Medal, hails hockey team, blasts SCOTUS tariff ruling; vows replacements. Historic nor’easter cleanup; winter injuries rise.globalnews+1
FAQs
Modi Israel visit February 25, 2026?
Deepens ties amid Gaza war; Pakistan alarmed.ndtv+1
Japan Taiwan missiles?
Deployment risks China spike.[aljazeera]
Myanmar strikes?
17 civilians dead in Rakhine.[aljazeera]
Putin Ukraine strength?
Economy/media control 4 years in.[aljazeera]
Iran missile deal?
Chinese anti-ship; U.S. buildup.[youtube]
Sheinbaum Musk row?
Legal action eyed over cartel claims.[aljazeera]
Zimbabwe minerals ban?
All raw exports halted.[aljazeera]
Trump SOTU highlights?
Tariff vow, hockey team intro.[globalnews]
Aleda Kawis is the Professional Journalist and serving in the field since 2012. She keeps extensive experience as investigating journalist and media influencer.
