International tensions and regional conflicts dominated headlines on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with the ongoing situation in Gaza drawing sharp criticism at the 17th Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, while severe weather forced mass evacuations in Spain and Portugal. Meanwhile, Pakistan secured a narrow victory in the T20 World Cup, and Japan's first female Prime Minister faced an electoral test. The Winter Olympics opening ceremony also became a stage for expressing dissent.
The Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, Qatar, focused heavily on the "genocide against Palestinians in Gaza," according to Al Jazeera. Senior political figures and officials warned that the conflict was "accelerating the collapse of international norms" and reshaping regional power dynamics. The forum also noted that the situation had pushed the Palestinian cause back to the center of global diplomacy.
In sports news, Pakistan narrowly defeated the Netherlands in their Group A match at the Twenty20 World Cup, as reported by Al Jazeera. Faheem Ashraf's performance secured a three-wicket win for Pakistan after the Dutch side was bowled out for 147.
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, also became a venue for expressing strong opinions. Jeers were heard for the Israeli delegation and US Vice President JD Vance, according to Sky News, despite pleas for respect from International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry.
Meanwhile, in Japan, the country's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, faced a snap election on Sunday, as reported by Sky News. Her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was projected to win a decisive mandate, thanks to support from younger voters.
Across the Iberian Peninsula, Storm Leonardo caused widespread disruption. Sky News reported that the storm forced over 11,000 people to evacuate their homes in Spain and Portugal. A man in Portugal died after his car was swept away, and a second body was found in Malaga.
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