Global Headlines: Conflict, Diplomacy, and Climate Challenges

This report covers key recent news including Ethiopia's withdrawal of Reuters' journalists' accreditation, criticisms and unity calls at the Munich Security Conference, G7's stance on Russian oil, U.S. military's Iran readiness, calls for U.S.-Europe partnership reliability, EU's defence pact promises, Italy's train sabotage, and New Zealand's weather challenges.

The Ethiopian Media Authority has refused to renew the accreditation for three Reuters journalists based in Addis Ababa. The media authority additionally withdrew the news agency's rights to cover the 39th African Union summit, taking place in Ethiopia's capital from February 14-15.

At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the critical transatlantic relationship, criticizing European allies' policy missteps under the Trump administration while advocating for unity. Germany and the EU also debated enhancing their defense strategies and ensuring reliable partnerships with the U.S.

France has shown cautious optimism regarding a G7 maritime ban on Russian oil, aiming to include it in the 20th EU sanctions package. Meanwhile, Italy's train services faced delays due to suspected sabotage during the Olympics, and New Zealand prepared for severe weather following deadly floods.