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The non-binding measure, backed by Ukraine, passed 107-12 with 51 abstentions, including the U.S., calling for a full ceasefire, release of detainees, return of deported civilians and children, and peace respecting Ukraine's borders. Ukraine's leaders, including President Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Sybiha, celebrated it as proof they're not alone, while the U.S. abstained to avoid hindering negotiations. Russia opposed it, and the vote revealed global splits, with criticism from U.S. figures like Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg highlighting moral concerns amid ongoing civilian suffering.

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Four years after Russia's invasion upended lives across Ukraine, the UN General Assembly took a stand with a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire.

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In a remote address to AIPAC's 2026 Congressional Summit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized 'radical voices' on the left for genocide accusations and on the right for suggesting DNA tests for Jews' ties to the land. He defended Israel's role as a strategic U.S. asset through intelligence sharing and technology, praised President Trump as Israel's greatest White House friend, and outlined goals for Gaza like hostage returns and Hamas dismantlement. The speech highlighted Israel's fights against Iran-backed groups and stressed the enduring U.S.-Israel alliance amid global tensions.

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From Jerusalem, Netanyahu spoke directly to Americans, warning against extreme claims from both political sides that he sees as dangerous distortions.

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Posted by @yunikeuu on February 23, the meme highlighted Sunghoon's affection for Jake while hinting at daily teasing for another member, with fans debating if it targeted Jungwon or Sunoo. Sunoo supporters shared clips of Jake and Sunghoon doting on him, like feeding and hugging moments, while JakeHoon fans countered with fresh Weverse Live teasings and fanart. Amid the back-and-forth, some urged peace, reminding everyone of the group's strong brotherly bonds.

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A fun 'group as lawyers' meme cast Sunghoon as soft for Jake but teasing someone else, splitting fans into playful shipping battles.

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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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The Philippine Senate started debating Senate Resolution 307, which calls for any ICC or foreign tribunal arrest warrants against Filipinos to first go through local courts for due process. Sponsored by senators including Bong Go and Rodante Marcoleta, the measure invokes the constitution and national laws, amid ICC hearings on alleged crimes from Duterte's anti-drug campaign that name Go and others as co-perpetrators. Though non-binding, it highlights tensions over sovereignty after the Philippines' 2019 ICC withdrawal, with public views divided between sovereignty defenders and critics calling it self-serving.

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Senator Bong Go made an emotional plea in the Senate, urging protection for Filipinos facing foreign arrest warrants and stressing due process through local courts.

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Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface posted 'Thank me later' linking to Kendrick Lamar's 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' album. The post prompted widespread reactions praising the recommendation and the album's quality.

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The non-binding measure, backed by Ukraine, passed 107-12 with 51 abstentions, including the U.S., calling for a full ceasefire, release of detainees, return of deported civilians and children, and peace respecting Ukraine's borders. Ukraine's leaders, including President Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Sybiha, celebrated it as proof they're not alone, while the U.S. abstained to avoid hindering negotiations. Russia opposed it, and the vote revealed global splits, with criticism from U.S. figures like Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg highlighting moral concerns amid ongoing civilian suffering.

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Four years after Russia's invasion upended lives across Ukraine, the UN General Assembly took a stand with a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire.

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Paolo Banchero scored 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists to lead the Orlando Magic to a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. The Lakers led most of the game but suffered a late collapse, highlighted by Luka Doncic passing up an open three-pointer to LeBron James, who missed a buzzer-beater shot. LeBron James recorded a chasedown block during the game.

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Ahead of Tuesday's Premier League match at Tottenham, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe insisted he's fully committed to turning around the team's eight-game winless streak after a 2-3 loss to Brentford. Sitting 12th with 33 points, the Magpies battle injuries to players like Joelinton and late fitness tests for Anthony Gordon and Lewis Miley. Despite fan boos and criticism, most supporters back Howe for his past successes like Champions League qualification and the 2025 Carabao Cup win, with voices like Mick Quinn calling for him to stay.

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Eddie Howe faced the press with quiet resolve, putting the club first by promising to walk away if he couldn't deliver for the players.

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Alex, a Haitian-New Yorker, shared the encounter on February 22, questioning if the man's grandparents owned plantations and slaves—prompting quick corrections that slavery ended in Cuba in 1886. Replies poured in defending exiles as fleeing communist takeovers, not slave-owning, while others praised the revolution for land reforms, literacy jumps from 76% to near 100%, and health improvements like infant mortality dropping from 37 to 4 per 1,000 births. Skeptics highlighted Cuba's pre-1959 strengths in literacy and GDP, later stagnation, and divides in Miami's Cuban community, from the mostly white 'Golden Exile' of 1959-1962 to diverse later waves fueling ongoing political tensions.

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A New York teacher asked a Miami Cuban-American if his family fled the revolution over owning slaves. The man's reaction opened a flood of arguments about Cuba's past.

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Starting Thursday, Carney will visit Mumbai, New Delhi, Sydney, Canberra, and Tokyo with ministers and premiers to boost trade, energy, tech, AI, and defence amid U.S. tariffs. Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux, who switched from Conservatives to Liberals last week, joins as a special advisor, prompting outrage from critics like James Bezan who call it 'payback' and a taxpayer perk for a 'traitor.' Carney's office frames the mission as a plan to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade, while Conservatives accuse him of neglecting U.S. trade deals.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney heads out on a nine-day trip to strengthen ties with India, Australia, and Japan, but the invite for a recent Conservative defector has Conservatives fuming.

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Stanford University's 2025 AI Index Report reveals a significant gap in AI perceptions, with 83% of Chinese respondents viewing AI as more beneficial than harmful compared to 39% in the U.S., and higher optimism in Asian nations like Indonesia (80%) and Thailand (77%) versus Western countries such as Canada (40%). Venture capitalist David Sacks attributes U.S. skepticism to funding from effective altruism billionaires, prompting discussions on X about AI safety's role in innovation and China's advantages in open-source models, education integration, and energy infrastructure. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that China's infrastructure edge could enable it to surpass the U.S. in AI within years, intensifying global competitiveness concerns.

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Why do 83% of Chinese people embrace AI's promise while only 39% of Americans do? Stanford's latest report uncovers a stark divide fueling U.S.-China AI tensions.

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DC Comics announced the new comic series 'Barbara Gordon: Breakout,' in which Barbara Gordon is arrested for aiding the Bat-Family and sent to prison amid increased dangers for Gotham City's vigilantes. The series is written by Mariko Tamaki with art by Amancay Nahuelpan. A variant cover for issue #1 by David Nakayama was also revealed.

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