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Armed conflicts and attacks
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
A Ukrainian drone strikes an oil pipeline in Rostov Oblast, Russia, setting the pipeline ablaze for several hours before being put out by firefighters. Russia also reports its air defence units repelled another drone attack near Novoshakhtinsk. (Reuters)
Terrorism in Serbia
2024–present Serbian anti-corruption protests
At least three Serbian lawmakers are injured after flares and smoke bombs were thrown into the National Assembly. Ana Brnabić, the President of the National Assembly, described the attack as terrorism. (CTV News)
Business and economy
Second Trump tariffs
2025 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports to the United States take effect, while an existing 10% tariff on all Chinese imports rises to 20% amid an ongoing trade war. (AP)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that he will impose a reciprocal 25% tariff on American goods worth up to US$155 billion. (Canada.ca)
The Chinese Ministry of Finance announces 10–15% tariffs on a range of US food imports, set to start March 10. (Reuters)
Disasters and accidents
A Philippine Air Force FA-50PH fighter jet is reported missing during an overnight training exercise. A search and rescue operation to locate the missing pilots is underway. (The Philippine Star)
International relations
Iran–Turkey relations
Iran says Turkey's criticism of its foreign policy could lead to worsening ties after Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan said Iran risks plunging the Middle East into "disorder". (Al Arabiya)
Turkey summons Iran's chargés d'affaires in Ankara after Iran's foreign ministry summoned Turkey's ambassador. (Al Arabiya)
Science and technology
A23a, the world's largest iceberg, runs aground in shallow waters off the coast of South Georgia in the Atlantic Ocean. (BBC News)
Scientists from Colossal Biosciences create a new species of genetically modified woolly mice. (The Guardian)
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