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U.S.-China Tensions Rise Amid Global Humanitarian Crises

2/14/2026

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Rubio Meets Wang

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on February 13, 2026, signaling continued tensions between Washington and Beijing.
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to host Xi Jinping later in 2026 to discuss trade.
The United Nations expressed deep concern over Cuba's humanitarian crisis, worsened by U.S. oil delivery restrictions after the ousting of Venezuela's Maduro.
In India, the Adani Group entered the nuclear power sector.

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Senators Urge Policy Change

On February 13, two Democratic senators urged the United States administration to drop a proposal requiring foreign visitors to disclose social media handles.
In United Kingdom, two men were sentenced to life for planning ISIS-inspired attack on a Jewish gathering.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced second aircraft carrier deployment to the Middle East, warning Iran about a nuclear deal.
In Malaysia, Parti Pribumi Bersatu faced turmoil after leaders were expelled.

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Rubio Meets Wang

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on February 13, 2026, signaling continued tensions between Washington and Beijing.
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to host Xi Jinping later in 2026 to discuss trade.
The United Nations expressed deep concern over Cuba's humanitarian crisis, worsened by U.S. oil delivery restrictions after the ousting of Venezuela's Maduro.
In India, the Adani Group entered the nuclear power sector.

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