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EU officials discuss energy security measures amid Middle East escalation and reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine while condemning ongoing attacks on its infrastructure.
UK ministers detailed a coordinated international response to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, including a historic oil release and high-level diplomacy, while defending decisions on military asset deployment and reaffirming support for Ukraine amid concerns over distracted allied resources.
Genentech CEO Ashley Magargee discusses navigating 2025's turbulent policy environment through a tariff exemption agreement while addressing healthcare cost drivers via PBM transparency and AI-driven drug discovery to support a record pipeline of 80 molecules.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk briefed the council on severe crises in Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela, documenting over 1,300 civilian deaths in regional conflicts, decades of systemic DPRK repression with limited accountability, and ongoing arbitrary detentions in Venezuela while urging evidence preservation and inclusive peace processes.
UN officials condemned both the US and Israeli military strikes killing over 1,000 Iranian civilians and the Iranian government's killing of 7,000+ protesters, warning that external warfare exacerbates domestic repression and cannot deliver legal accountability.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer detailed Britain's defensive military posture in the Iran conflict, confirmed the evacuation of 92,000 nationals, and announced a five-point plan to cap energy bills and support vulnerable households while pursuing diplomatic solutions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
EU energy ministers convened in Brussels to address soaring energy prices driven by Middle East tensions, distinguishing the current situation as a 'price crisis' rather than a supply emergency. While deploying short-term measures like strategic oil releases, ministers rejected structural market overhauls and gas price caps while reaffirming a hard line against any return to Russian energy imports.
Canadian, German, and Norwegian leaders convened following NATO drills to reinforce defense cooperation amid transatlantic tensions, discussing submarine procurement, Arctic security, and disagreements with Washington over Russia sanctions and trade investigations.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine briefed reporters on the 13th day of Operation Epic Fury, declaring that U.S. and Israeli forces have struck over 15,000 targets, rendered Iran's conventional military combat ineffective, and permanently disabled its ballistic missile production capacity.
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Glass and Interior Secretary Bergum launched the inaugural Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial in Tokyo, announcing a sister park agreement between Mount Fuji and Mount Rainier while highlighting $550 billion in Japanese investments targeting American natural gas and crude oil infrastructure to secure energy for the AI era.
NASA's Artemis II mission cleared its Flight Readiness Review and is targeting April 1-2 for launch, with rollout to the pad scheduled for March 19. Officials confirmed the helium seal issue that caused the previous rollback has been resolved through a design fix, and the four-person crew is medically cleared and ready for the first human lunar mission in over 50 years.
The UN Security Council convened a contentious meeting on Iran sanctions despite procedural objections from Russia and China, who argued the 1737 Committee lacks legal standing after Resolution 2231 expired, while Western powers insisted snapback sanctions were properly reinstated and mandate continued monitoring.