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Half of US braces for huge winter storm Freezing snow and rain have arrived in parts of Texas, according to reports, with the storm set to move northeast over the weekend. More than 210 million people were under cold weather advisories or warnings. US strikes alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 The attack represents the first known strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat since the US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3. Minnesota: Police arrest clergy members amid ICE protests Thousands of people from various groups have shown up for protests in the adjacent cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to protest against ICE operations. Thousands of locals have left Kyiv amid blackouts Residents of the Ukrainian capital are facing massive power outages, a lack of water and heat as Russia intensifies attacks on the country's energy grid. As many as 600,000 may have left the city. Will US-Russia-Ukraine talks bring war to an end? Ukraine, the US and Russia are set to hold their first-ever trilateral meeting to find ways to end the war. Japan's ruling party vulnerable as snap poll looms Japan's snap election could upend long standing political alignments, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi strong personally but her party weakened by scandals, defections and voter frustration over the cost of living. India: Can 'heritage walks' make learning history more fun? Young Indians are not often excited by their country's history, but heritage walks are a way to make learning about the past more interactive while helping conserve historical sites. Pakistan arrests rights lawyer, husband over 'cyber terrorism', family says Pakistani rights lawyer Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband were arrested, according to her mother, politician and former minister Shireen Mazari. A judge ordered the couple's arrest in a cyber terrorism trial. China saves Filipino sailors near South China Sea shoal The Chinese Coast Guard launched a rescue effort to save Filipino sailors near the disputed Scarborough Shoal after their cargo ship capsized with 21 people on board. EU to stay 'cordial' with US after Trump's Greenland threats Trump deciding to wind back on tariffs on countries opposed his takeover of Greenland reduced the pressure at a hastily arranged summit of EU leaders. But they used the meeting to prepare Europe for another barrage. TikTok establishes joint venture to avoid US ban Chinese-owned video platform TikTok has sealed a deal to create a joint venture with American investors. The move allows the popular social app to dodge the threat of being banned in the US. EU leaders seek to preserve ties with US EU wants to revive trade ties with the US, but warned the bloc will stand up for its interests. It also announced after an emergency summit that it will double its investment in Greenland. Kushner presents 'master plan' for rebuilding postwar Gaza Jared Kushner, the US president's son-in-law, who's taken on top roles in high-profile matters, revealed a redevelopment plan to transform Gaza into a glitzy seaside resort.