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Junta-backed party poised to win Myanmar elections Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing is widely expected to take on the country's presidency after the highly controversial elections. Tanzania's Maasai, wildlife corridor face growing pressure Trophy hunting interests are turning the screw on northern Tanzania's Maasai communities and wildlife paradise. Meanwhile, well-funded conservation efforts are attracting scrutiny amid rising Maasai eviction cases. US winter storm: 13,000 flights canceled as temperatures dip Millions of people hunkered down as a major winter storm pummeled much of central and eastern half of the country. Thousands of flights were canceled, and thousands reported power outages in dangerously cold conditions. Protests in Iran: Official casualty figures in doubt The number of people killed in the brutal suppression of protests in Iran remains unclear, with reports that the injured are avoiding medical assistance out of fear. In Greenland, US-NATO deal met with relief, mistrust A "framework" agreement between the US and NATO has defused the dispute over Greenland. There is cautious relief among residents, but also fear of once again becoming a geopolitical pawn. Where is the US-China AI 'race' heading in 2026? With American tech continuing to dominate developing the frontier of artificial intelligence, China is holding its own with globally popular cheaper models and plans for building an AI-powered economy in the near future. How Israeli settler violence empties Palestinian villages Settler violence has forced over 100 people out of a Palestinian Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank in recent weeks, rights groups say. The pattern of harassment is also being repeated elsewhere. US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies A new Pentagon strategy paper breaks with much past US defense policy, while ignoring climate change as a growing threat. It also foresees allies receiving less military support from Washington. Bulgarians quit Germany, choose remote work Many highly skilled Bulgarians are moving back to their home country, swayed by the major income boost for remote work. Australian boy injured by shark dies A 12-year-old boy has died of his injuries after being mauled by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his family says. The attack came amid a spate of attacks in Australia's east. Half of US braces for huge winter storm Freezing snow and rain have arrived in parts of Texas, according to reports, with the storm set to move northeast over the weekend. More than 210 million people were under cold weather advisories or warnings. US strikes alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 The attack is the first known strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat since the US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3. Minnesota: Police arrest clergy members amid ICE protests Thousands of people from various groups have shown up for protests in the adjacent cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to protest against ICE operations.