Armed conflicts and attacks

Hamas delays the release of further hostages under the ceasefire agreement, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire. (BBC News)

• https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ye69ey4pyo

Armed conflicts and attacks

In response to Hamas' announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump issues an ultimatum, saying that if all remaining hostages are not released by Saturday then "all hell will break loose" in the Middle East. (Sky News)

• https://news.sky.com/story/trump-issues-gaza-ceasefire-ultimatum-to-hamas-as-he-warns-all-hell-is-going-to-break-out-if-hostages-not-returned-13306938

Business and economy

United States President Donald Trump signs an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on all aluminium and steel imports. (NBC News)

• https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-signs-order-imposing-25-steel-aluminum-tariffs-rcna191573

Disasters and accidents

A bus veers off a bridge and falls into a ravine in Guatemala City, Guatemala, killing 56 people and seriously wounding others. The government declares three days of national mourning. (CBS News) (Prensa Libre)

• https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/puente-belice-guatemala-deadly-bus-crash/
• https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/politica/que-significa-luto-nacional-en-guatemala-la-medida-que-decreto-bernardo-arevalo-por-el-accidente-de-bus-que-dejo-54-fallecidos/

International relations

South Korea opposition leader Lee Jae-myung calls for renewed dialogue talks with North Korea and emphasizes the need to maintain strong military readiness amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. (NK News)

• https://www.nknews.org/2025/02/south-koreas-opposition-leader-calls-for-renewed-dialogue-with-north-korea/

Law and crime

Police in Bangladesh arrest over 1,300 people amid riots and pro-Sheikh Hasina protests. (DW)

• https://www.dw.com/en/bangladesh-arrests-1300-in-crackdown-on-pro-hasina-protests/a-71559468

Politics and elections

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announces his resignation. (DW)

• https://www.dw.com/en/romania-president-resigns-amid-populist-pressure/a-71563212