Admiral who ordered alleged drug boat strike briefs lawmakers

The U.S. government is conducting a comprehensive review of its relationship with Tanzania following a violent crackdown after the recent elections, which resulted in hundreds of deaths. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding human rights and governance in the country.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India for the first time since the onset of the Ukraine conflict, coinciding with the U.S. imposing tariffs on India for its purchase of Russian oil. This visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Russia and India amidst a complex geopolitical landscape.

The family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike has filed a human rights challenge, marking the first such petition against U.S. operations targeting alleged drug-trafficking boats. The petition argues that the death constitutes an extrajudicial killing, raising serious legal and ethical questions regarding U.S. military actions in the region.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing pressure from the U.S. and Israel regarding its investigations related to Gaza, yet this week, numerous global governments have expressed support for accountability in the region. This indicates a potential shift in international sentiment towards the ICC's role in addressing war crimes.

The Olympic torch has commenced its journey to Milan and Cortina for the 2026 Winter Games, traveling across Italy and involving approximately 10,000 torchbearers, culminating in the Opening Ceremony on February 6. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga reported on the significance of this tradition from Rome.

President Trump announced his willingness to release video footage of a second military strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking, which occurred in September. This strike has drawn scrutiny regarding its legality and the tactics employed by the U.S. military in such operations.

An American company is set to resume the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which vanished in 2014 while traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. This renewed effort comes more than a decade after the aircraft's disappearance, with previous search operations yielding no results. The search will focus on a specific area in the Indian Ocean identified as having the highest likelihood of locating the wreckage.

Europe has scaled back its plan to provide substantial loans to Ukraine, primarily due to concerns raised by Belgium. The revised proposal aims to address these concerns while allowing the U.S. to leverage the funds as a potential incentive for Moscow.