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Ukraine's Zelenskyy at MSC: Putin is a 'slave to war' Almost four years after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, peace is nowhere in sight. At the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy said his country needed more weapons — fast. EU leaders welcome US tone shift in Rubio's Munich speech While European leaders cautiously welcomed a softer tone from the US at the Munich Security Conference, American independence and the "Trumpian narrative" remained top of mind for Secretary of State Marco Rubio. How serious is Venezuela about its amnesty law? After interim leader Rodriguez announced an amnesty law last month, some political prisoners have been freed. But one has already been rearrested, and analysts say reforms must accompany the new law. Why is Egypt bolstering ties with Somalia now? As Egypt deploys troops to Mogadishu, analysts say Cairo is focusing on strategic access to the Red Sea and Somalia is concentrating on internal stability. But both countries share concerns about Ethiopian expansionism. Starlink: How Elon Musk's company influences geopolitics Devised to facilitate internet connectivity in the most remote regions of the world, Elon Musk’s Starlink has become a vital means of communication in crisis regions and war zones. There are downsides to this. Navalny was poisoned by Kremlin, say 5 European countries The top diplomats of the UK, France, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands say the analysis of samples from the late Russian opposition leader Alex Navalny conclusively proves a state-ordered killing. Canada town Tumbler Ridge mourns school shooting victims Prime Minister Mark Carney and other Canadian leaders attended a vigil in the town of Tumbler Ridge, the site of one of the country's deadliest mass shootings. US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 The US military said that three people were killed in a strike on an alleged boat trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea. The US has carried out at least 38 such controversial operations since September. Dubai's DP World replaces chair amid Epstein revelations The Dubai-based logistics giant named a new chair after Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's Epstein links were revealed. Companies began distancing themselves from DP World following the stream of revelations. Trump seeks to force voter ID for midterm elections The US president claimed voter ID would be needed to vote in the November midterm elections, "whether approved by Congress or not." A contentious bill passed by the House this week is unlikely to make it past the Senate. Rising teenage pregnancy among young teens in Philippines As Valentine's Day approaches in the Philippines, declining pregnancies among older teens contrast sharply with rising cases among those under 15. Paris: Knife-wielding man shot by police at Arc de Triomphe A man was shot and injured after attacking police during a ceremonial lighting of an eternal flame under the Paris landmark.