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Pakistan says hundreds of Afghan Taliban fighters killed More than 300 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed in the latest airstrikes and border clashes, according to Pakistan officials. Meanwhile, the Taliban claimed to have shot down a Pakistani jet. Iceland mulls joining the EU amid strained US relations Iceland is a close partner of the EU but not a full member. That could change if Icelanders vote to join the bloc. As ties with the US deteriorate, the government could bring forward a referendum on the issue. Strikes on Iran renew fears over Strait of Hormuz US President Trump has carried out his threat to attack Iran, shifting attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint. Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the vital waterway. Trump and Rubio have brought Cuba's government to the brink A blockade on oil imports is leaving Cuba with few resources. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants Cuba's government on its knees. The situation has become even more tense following a fatal confrontation at sea. Lebanon on edge as US and Israel launch attack on Iran While Lebanon's government opposes getting involved, Hezbollah has said it would view an attack on Iran's leader as a "red line." Israel has previously warned Beirut of heavy strikes. Argentina approves Milei's divisive labor reform Argentina's sweeping new reform is meant to create more formal jobs by reducing the burden on employers. Recent polls had shown that the nation was split on it. Houthi plans for a US-Iran war worry a weary Yemen During talks between the US and Iran, the Houthis continued to voice support for their backers in Tehran. In the event of war, Houthi leaders recently threatened to renew attacks on commerical shipping. Trump bans AI firm Anthropic from federal agencies The White House had demanded Anthropic to allow unrestricted military use of its AI technology or face consequences. The San Francisco-headquartered firm pushed back on those demands. Bolivia: 15 killed in cargo plane crash near La Paz The military cargo plane was carrying Bolivian banknotes which scattered on the highway upon impact. The police tried to disperse locals who rushed to grab the money. US allows staff to leave Israel as Trump attack on Iran looms US President Trump has threatened to attack Iran if it doesn't agree to a new deal on its nuclear program by early March. Meanwhile, the UN's nuclear watchdog has urged Tehran to allow inspections at its nuclear sites. Is Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict the 'new normal?' The worst outbreak of fighting in decades comes as Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring militant groups. Without a clear path towards reconciliation, the threat of protracted violence looms. Duterte drug war trial a 'huge step,' say families at ICC While supporters of jailed former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte rallied outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague, victims' families recounted years of fear, loss and intimidation. Did Germany's Merz pull off business balancing act in China? Despite the cordial outcome of Chancellor Merz's business trip to Germany's largest trading partner and primary economic rival, a massive trade deficit and Chinese overcapacity remain key concerns.