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Argentina approves Milei's divisive labor reform Argentina's sweeping new reform is meant to create more formal jobs by reducing the burden on employers. Recent polls had shown that the nation was split on it. Houthi plans for a US-Iran war worry a weary Yemen During talks between the US and Iran, the Houthis continued to voice support for their backers in Tehran. In the event of war, Houthi leaders recently threatened to renew attacks on commerical shipping. Trump bans AI firm Anthropic from federal agencies The White House had demanded Anthropic to allow unrestricted military use of its AI technology or face consequences. The San Francisco-headquartered firm pushed back on those demands. Bolivia: 15 killed in cargo plane crash near La Paz The military cargo plane was carrying Bolivian banknotes which scattered on the highway upon impact. The police tried to disperse locals who rushed to grab the money. US allows staff to leave Israel as Trump attack on Iran looms US President Trump has threatened to attack Iran if it doesn't agree to a new deal on its nuclear program by early March. Meanwhile, the UN's nuclear watchdog has urged Tehran to allow inspections at its nuclear sites. Is Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict the 'new normal?' The worst outbreak of fighting in decades comes as Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring militant groups. Without a clear path towards reconciliation, the threat of protracted violence looms. Duterte drug war trial a 'huge step,' say families at ICC While supporters of jailed former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte rallied outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague, victims' families recounted years of fear, loss and intimidation. Did Germany's Merz pull off business balancing act in China? Despite the cordial outcome of Chancellor Merz's business trip to Germany's largest trading partner and primary economic rival, a massive trade deficit and Chinese overcapacity remain key concerns. Africans in the Ukraine war: Recruited as cannon fodder A growing number of African families say relatives who sought work in Russia were forced into military service in Ukraine. Ethiopia's Tigray region could be on the brink of war, again In Tigray, people remain trapped in limbo as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea escalate. While a fragile calm holds in Mekelle, many in Tigray fear that war could return at any moment. Turkey's Ramadan directive reignites secularism debate A new directive encourages Ramadan-themed events and mosque visits in Turkish schools. Critics warn it pressures students and challenges secular principles, while the government says participation is voluntary.