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Sunday, Feb 22, 2026

Kamala Harris and Trump Gear Up for Pivotal Debate as Global Conflicts Escalate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare for a high-stakes presidential debate while Erdogan calls for Islamic unity against Israel amid rising tensions. Additionally, the Gaza conflict and Ukraine-Russia tensions escalate, with international appeals for investigation and increased defense measures.
As Kamala Harris meticulously prepares for the upcoming presidential debate in a Pittsburgh hotel, aiming for structured, clear responses, Donald Trump opts to rely on his experience and spontaneity at campaign events. This crucial debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia will underscore Harris' focus on policy details and Trump's emphasis on performance under pressure.

In other news, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called for unity among Islamic nations against Israel amidst rising tensions. This appeal comes after the reported killing of a Turkish-American woman by Israeli troops in the West Bank, highlighting Erdogan's push for solidarity and diplomatic engagements with Egypt and Syria.

Meanwhile, Ukraine has expressed serious concern over reports suggesting Iran is sending ballistic missiles to Russia, escalating threats in the region. According to sources including CNN and Reuters, these military transfers signal deeper cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, with the White House warning this could significantly bolster Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

On the ground in Gaza, an Israeli air strike targeted a school-turned-shelter, killing three and injuring over twenty. The Israeli military claims the strike was aimed at a Hamas command center within the compound, marking another tragic chapter in the hostilities that have persisted since Hamas' attack on southern Israel last October.

As the Gaza conflict drags into its 12th month, mediation efforts by the US, Qatar, and Egypt seem ineffective, with over 40,939 Palestinian and 1,205 Israeli deaths, predominantly civilians. The international community is also reacting to the death of Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the West Bank, calling for an independent investigation into the incident.

In Ukraine, somber farewells were given to soldiers killed in a recent Russian missile attack, as President Volodymyr Zelensky plans underground weapons factories to boost defense. Concurrently, Ukraine's air defenses intercepted Russian drones, and an artillery attack on Kostiantynivka resulted in three more fatalities and injuries, underscoring the ongoing conflict's toll.
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