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Trump threatens to invoke Insurrections Act as Minneapolis protests over ICE killing intensify, Democrats urge 'end to occupation'

Minneapolis, Jan 15 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a rarely used federal law that would allow him to deploy troops domestically, as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued to roil Minneapolis following two shootings involving federal officers.
Trump's warning came a day after a federal officer shot a man in the leg during a confrontation in north Minneapolis. US officials said the officer was attacked with a shovel and a broom handle before opening fire, reports CBS News.
The incident further inflamed tensions already running high after an ICE officer fatally shot a 37-year-old woman, Renee Good, in the head a week earlier.
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Pro-democracy group in Myanmar's Karenni warns of crackdown on poppy fields as opium cultivation spreads

15 Feb 2026 | 2:07 AM

Nay Pyi Taw, Feb 14 (UNI) The Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF), a major pro-democracy armed organisation in Myanmar, has issued a stark warning to residents against opium cultivation in all areas in Myanmar's Karenni state under its control, and have threatened to mow down entire poppy fields should it continue.

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Marco Rubio attempts reconciliation between US & Europe in Germany, hails long bond between both powers

15 Feb 2026 | 1:45 AM

Munich, Feb 14 (UNI) Opening his much-viewed address at the Munich Security Conference, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, invoked the long-standing historic partnership between the US and Europe, an alliance which he said had "saved the world" from many a threat in the past, while indicating that it now must prepare itself for the future.

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Bangladesh reports overwhelming 'Yes' votes in July Charter referendum, sharp discrepancies noted

15 Feb 2026 | 12:37 AM

Dhaka, Feb 14 (UNI) As Bangladesh concluded its much-watched and anticipated historic twin-polls on both its 13th parliamentary elections and July Charter referendum, the Election Commission of Bangladesh releasing two separate turnout figures, revealed an overwhelming majority vote for the "Yes" camp.

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Europe and NATO must move away from 'overdependence' on US for security: Keir Starmer at Munich Security Conference

Europe and NATO must move away from 'overdependence' on US for security: Keir Starmer at Munich Security Conference

15 Feb 2026 | 12:16 AM

Munich, Feb 14 (UNI) European and NATO members must move from "overdependence" on the US and toward more autonomy and "hard power," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, adding that London must fight back if it is able.

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Kachin rebel outfit tightens siege of junta battalion in Waingmaw as fighting intensifies for control of Kachin State

14 Feb 2026 | 11:49 PM

Kachin, Feb 14 (UNI) The armed wing of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has pushed to within 100 metres of a key Myanmar military installation in the Kachin state's Waingmaw township, tightening its encirclement of Infantry Battalion 58 and triggering near-daily clashes, said the militant outfit's spokesperson.

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