Macro Calendar: Feb 14, 2026 9:19 AM EST

Highlights:

• UK Says Russia Poisoned Navalny in Prison With Dart Frog Toxin - UK foreign office alleges Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was poisoned with deadly toxin from Ecuador dart frogs. Source

• Iranian Internet Goes Dark as US Agencies Clash Over VPN Funding - US agencies struggle to fund software for Iranian civilians to bypass internet censors amid domestic unrest. Source

• Rubio Says Cuba's Only Path Forward Is to Open Its Economy - Secretary of State says Cuba's Communist regime must provide political and economic freedom for US to ease pressure causing blackouts. Source

• Global AI Battle Turbocharged by 50% Power Demand Surge - Governments beginning to understand major policy shifts the "age of electricity" may bring. Source

• UK Calls Time on Brexit Years and Vows Closer Ties With EU - PM Keir Starmer says Britain is no longer the country that voted for Brexit and pledges closer EU relationship. Source

• Bangladesh PM-Elect Says Economy Faces Serious Challenges - Incoming PM Tarique Rahman acknowledges fragile economy with weakened institutions and deteriorating law and order. Source