A CJNG leader-targeting operation triggered retaliatory violence and widespread mobility disruption in western Mexico—hitting Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara—before partial normalization by Feb. 24, with lingering curfews for U.S. personnel and aggressive public reassurance tied to World Cup hosting.

Tirana saw violent clashes as opposition supporters protesting corruption allegations linked to Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku threw petrol bombs and fireworks at government sites and police responded with tear gas and water cannons.

Violent anti government protests in Tirana saw Molotov cocktails thrown at the prime minister’s office and clashes with riot police as opposition anger over corruption allegations intensified.

Online reaction to the Minneapolis ICE shooting rapidly escalated into explicit calls for armed retaliation and militia organization, increasing the risk of follow on political violence.

An anonymous militant communiqué claims an arson attack on a power transformer supplying Thales’ future Helios 2 campus in Meudon and calls for expanded sabotage against French defense and construction firms linked to Israel.

Iran’s Supreme Leader admitted that thousands were killed in recent protests as reports point to mass civilian casualties, a sweeping crackdown under internet blackout, and rising risk of confrontation with the United States.