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Last recent activity55 reports analyzed

2/9/2026, 8:01:47 PM

Russia-Ukraine War

  • France prepares Mirage 2000-5F fighters for Ukraine transfer after defense meeting to accelerate munitions (19:15)
  • Russia's 9th Brigade attempts Rodynske bypass north of Myrnohrad using sabotage groups (17:45)
  • Lavrov accuses US of anti-Russian policy despite cooperation claims, citing shadow fleet sanctions (18:15)

East Africa

  • Ethiopian federal/Tigrayan forces clash in Tigray territories, first major hostilities since 2022 war (19:15)
  • Ethiopian regime withdraws from 18 towns/13 woredas in South Gonder amid Fano advances (17:15)
  • Al-Shabaab claims Drought Committee head killed in Middle Juba airstrike; rebels attack aircraft at Lalibela (18:45)

Middle East

  • Lebanese Army clashes with protesters near Banque du Liban in Tripoli (19:46)
  • Hamas' Abu Obeida praises Rafah terrorists killed by IDF, endorses operation (17:45)
  • Lebanese Army finds Hezbollah ammo cache south of Litani River (16:45)

Venezuela

  • Prosecutor claims Juan Pablo Guanipa re-detained for non-compliance despite no violations (19:16)
  • María Corina Machado denounces torture pattern to Inter-American Commission, requests visit (17:15)

Syria

  • Syrian delegation tours Rumeilan oil field, confirms operations restart within week (19:16)
  • Syrian Army dismantles 6+ tons of mines near Ain al-Arab, Aleppo (18:45)

Executive Summary

Last recent activity55 reports analyzed

2/9/2026, 8:01:47 PM

Russia-Ukraine War

  • France prepares new tranche of Mirage 2000-5F fighters for Ukraine transfer following senior defense officials' meeting to accelerate guided munitions and fighters (2026-02-09T19:15:53.167Z)
  • Russian 9th Motorized Rifle Brigade attempts to bypass Rodynske from north using sabotage groups in ongoing urban battle north of Myrnohrad (2026-02-09T17:45:34.173Z)
  • Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov accuses US of anti-Russian policy despite cooperation claims, citing sanctions on shadow fleet (2026-02-09T18:15:37.516Z)

Middle East

  • Lebanese Army clashes with protesters near Banque du Liban in Tripoli (2026-02-09T19:46:05.830Z)
  • Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida praises Rafah terrorists eliminated after shooting at IDF, endorses operation and curses Popular Forces militias (2026-02-09T17:45:45.033Z)
  • Lebanese army discovers Hezbollah ammunition cache with thousands of bullets in Al-Halusiyah south of Litani River (2026-02-09T16:45:46.797Z)

Venezuela

  • Prosecutor issues statements claiming Juan Pablo Guanipa re-detained for non-compliance with release conditions, despite no violations of specified terms (2026-02-09T19:16:17.937Z)
  • María Corina Machado denounces systematic torture pattern to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, requests conditional visit (2026-02-09T17:15:47.085Z)

East Africa

  • Ethiopian federal and Tigrayan forces clash in disputed Tigray territories, first large-scale hostilities since 2022 Tigray war end (2026-02-09T19:15:40.888Z)
  • Ethiopian regime forces withdraw from 18 towns and 13 woredas in South Gonder Zone amid Fano advances (2026-02-09T17:15:35.146Z)
  • Al-Shabaab claims death of Drought Committee head in Middle Juba airstrike; Ethiopian rebels attack regime aircraft at Lalibela Airport (2026-02-09T18:45:43.710Z)

United States

  • Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney offers to clear Trump's name in Epstein probe for clemency (2026-02-09T19:45:41.929Z)
  • Trump’s single-family home investor ban faces congressional resistance from both parties over definitions and housing bills (2026-02-09T19:15:40.719Z)

Cuba

  • Cuban activists request Argentine President Milei’s help over arrest of two content creators denouncing regime (2026-02-09T18:15:43.142Z)
  • Cubans gather at Nicaragua embassy in Havana after visa-free travel cancellation (2026-02-09T17:45:45.283Z)

Syria

  • Syrian government delegation tours Rumeilan oil field in Hasakah, confirms good infrastructure condition for operations restart within week (2026-02-09T19:16:08.562Z)
  • Syrian Army dismantles over six tons of mines near Ain al-Arab in Aleppo province (2026-02-09T18:45:52.067Z)

NATO/Arctic

  • NATO Supreme Allied Commander announces planning for possible Arctic mission amid rising Russian and Chinese activity (2026-02-09T17:15:57.604Z)

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Kyaw Moe Tun, Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG) Permanent Representative to the United Nations, confirmed on February 9, 2026, that he will continue in the role through 2026, with the NUG paying approximately $300,000 USD in annual membership fees to maintain voting rights, according to Mizzima reporting in the past hour.

Installation began for two transformers with a total capacity of 400 MW to enhance electrical grid reliability in Aleppo Governorate during the 59-minute reporting window from 7:16:12 PM to 8:16:03 PM UTC on February 9, 2026, according to the Syrian Ministry of Energy on X. Separately, the Governor of the Central Bank announced that around 25% of old currency has been exchanged, with the 90-day exchange period expected to be extended, as reported by QalaatAlMudiq on X.

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Air Canada suspended all flights to Cuba effective tomorrow, February 10, 2026, and will begin evacuating stranded passengers in the country starting then, according to an announcement by Agus Antonetti on X at 7:16-8:16 PM UTC on February 9, 2026. The decision affects all routes to the island nation.