Partial Shutdown Hits US Homeland Security, Flights Disrupted, Democrats Push for Immigration Reforms – 2/14/2026, 8:28:34 PM

US Department of Homeland Security faces partial shutdown after funding expired, impacting services like domestic flights and the Coast Guard; Democrats demand ICE and CBP reforms following the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis last month.[1][3]

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses Munich Security Conference, pledging to “revitalise” the transatlantic alliance amid tensions from President Trump’s Greenland seizure vows and ally criticisms.[1]

US Vice President Vance advances TRIPP project (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) in Armenia and Azerbaijan with tech, nuclear, drone, and investment deals, viewed by Russia and Iran as a security threat to their influence.[1]

Upcoming Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral talks set for February 17-18 in Geneva, with Russia led by Vladimir Medinsky; Russian forces report capturing four settlements and striking Ukrainian facilities.[2]

Other key developments:
– Britain to deploy carrier strike group to North Atlantic and High North.[2]
– Israel commits to Gaza demilitarization and Hamas disarmament.[2]
– Cambodia aims to eliminate online scam networks by April 2026; over 7,000 suspects deported.[2]
– UN warns of nuclear safety risks in Ukraine from military actions.[2]
– US sending 200 troops to Nigeria for anti-Islamist militant training.[3]
– New Zealand declares emergency in South Waikato after flood death.[2]
– Reports of US tensions with Canada, including Trump “declaring war” and tariffs on oil to Cuba.[3][4]