NEW: Russia - US talks have begun.

Talks between representatives of Russia and the United States on problems in the work of the embassies began at the residence of the US Consul General in Istanbul.

Reporter: A child just died of measles in Texas. Any comment?

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr: “It’s not unusual. We have measles outbreaks all the time.”

Fact: This is the first measles death in the U.S. in 10 years.

The deceased was an unvaccinated child.

“Does Germany need the BOMB?”

Nuclear debate heats up as Merz heads to Paris to discuss Europeanizing France’s nuclear deterrent.

Ukraine’s population is projected to drop to around 25 million by 2050 and just 15 million by 2100.

Source: WaPo

Starting March 3, Ukraine will ban journalists from traveling abroad.

Ukraine will ban journalists and artists from traveling abroad, effective immediately, as authorities claim “too many fail to return.”

Source: WaPo

Ukrainian journalist Tetiana Kulyk and her husband, renowned oncologist Pavlo Ivanchov, were killed in their home during a Russian drone attack on Bucha.

BREAKING: Mortar shells hit Mogadishu’s Adan Adde Airport just minutes before the arrival of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's plane. No immediate reports of casualties. Security forces are assessing the situation.

Tate brothers have left Romania for the US on a private jet.

Romanian prosecutors on Thursday said they had approved a request from Andrew Tate to travel outside of the country.

It comes after the Trump administration lobbied the Romanian government to ease the constraints on the Tate brothers.

Source: BBC

Israel launched yet another unjustified attack on Syria.

Syria’s new government is committed to peace, why Israel attacks now?

Note that Netanyahu recently said “Ousting Bashar al-Assad was not in Israel's interest.”

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Trump administration has announced that it is canceling more than 90% of the USAID foreign aid contracts.

$60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world will be eliminated.

5,800 of 6,200 multiyear USAID contract awards will be eliminated.

Source: AP

Japan’s birthrate last year fell to the lowest level since records began 125 years ago.

Japan recorded 720,988 births in 2024, a 5% drop from the previous year and the ninth consecutive year of decline.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk:

The European Union wasn't formed to screw anyone.

Turkish MoD:

The appointment of a military attaché in Syria has been completed and he is scheduled to join his workplace as soon as possible.

Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov appointed Major General Andriy Hnatov Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

American officials advised Britain to reduce its dependence on American equipment.

Source: The Times

Ukraine's GUR Chief Budanov:

We have destroyed the myth that it is impossible to start hostilities in Russia.

The goals of Russia (to capture all of Ukraine) remain unchanged.

Interesting salute by the pro-Russian candidate for Romanian presidency Calin Georgescu.

Trump’s latest moves—calling the EU a 'foe,' pushing 25% tariffs, cozying up to Russia—have Europe on edge. Leaders fear he’s out to dismantle the EU, not just rival it.

Source: NYT

A top White House official, Peter Navarro, has reportedly pushed for redrawing the U.S.-Canada border amid Donald Trump’s ambition to make Canada America’s "51st state," The Telegraph reports.

A source called the proposal "crazy and dangerous."

Source: The Telegraph

Another "interesting" proposal in the US Congress:

US Congressman Joe Wilson proposed a $250 bill featuring a picture of Donald Trump.

"Most valuable bill for most valuable President," he wrote on X.

Chinese MoD to Taiwan:

Sooner or later, we will come to destroy you.