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Trump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran
Middle East
February 19, 2026
Trump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran
The United States may be on the cusp of launching military action that would mark the most decisive moment in…
Trump said wind power is for ‘stupid people.’ 5 days later, European countries agreed to build a massive windfarm
World
February 19, 2026
Trump said wind power is for ‘stupid people.’ 5 days later, European countries agreed to build a massive windfarm
In a speech at Davos last month, President Donald Trump railed against “windmills” as “losers” and called nations that buy…
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection
World
February 19, 2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection
Seoul, South Korea — Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after a…
Six companies directed by former British duchess to shut down amid Epstein storm
World
February 19, 2026
Six companies directed by former British duchess to shut down amid Epstein storm
London — Six companies linked to Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, are to be shut down after the…
Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
World
February 18, 2026
Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Pope Leo XIV will not be joining US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the Vatican’s top diplomat said Tuesday,…
Epstein files offer new clues about FBI interest in his billionaire benefactor
World
February 18, 2026
Epstein files offer new clues about FBI interest in his billionaire benefactor
A Republican lawmaker leveled a stunning allegation last week: Not only had government documents named a billionaire retail magnate a…
As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy
Middle East
February 18, 2026
As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy
After passing notes for three-and-a-half hours Tuesday, Iranian and American negotiators departed their indirect talks in Geneva with an agreement…
Mark Zuckerberg to testify in social media addiction trial
Technology
February 18, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg to testify in social media addiction trial
New York — Mark Zuckerberg is set to take the stand Wednesday to testify for the first time before a…
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of a ‘cover-up’ over its handling of Epstein documents
World
February 18, 2026
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of a ‘cover-up’ over its handling of Epstein documents
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused the Trump administration of a “continuing cover-up” in the way it…
Israeli TV producer of award-winning show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room
Middle East
February 18, 2026
Israeli TV producer of award-winning show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room
Dana Eden, an Israeli producer best known for co-creating the Apple TV show “Tehran,” was found dead on Sunday in…
No food, no fuel, no tourists: Under US pressure, life in Cuba grinds to a halt
World
February 18, 2026
No food, no fuel, no tourists: Under US pressure, life in Cuba grinds to a halt
Havana, Cuba — Mandy Pruna remembers with a nostalgia-filled grin the influx of American travelers that came to Cuba after…
America’s outsider peace duo faces biggest test in trio of hotspots
World
February 18, 2026
America’s outsider peace duo faces biggest test in trio of hotspots
Witkoff and Kushner. It sounds like an elite law firm, a 1970s cop show or even a duo of visionary…
The Epstein files are rocking Britain from the palace to Parliament
World
February 17, 2026
The Epstein files are rocking Britain from the palace to Parliament
London — The US government’s release of more than three million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has raised further questions…
The son of Iran’s last shah called for US “humanitarian intervention”
Middle East
February 17, 2026
The son of Iran’s last shah called for US “humanitarian intervention”
While we await news from the talks taking place between the US and Iran in Geneva today, let’s look at…
China is building submarines faster than ever, think tank says. Why that’s a problem for Washington
World
February 17, 2026
China is building submarines faster than ever, think tank says. Why that’s a problem for Washington
China has ramped up its production of nuclear-powered submarines over the past five years to the point where it is…
Could the US and Iran strike a deal? Here’s what two former negotiators think
Middle East
February 17, 2026
Could the US and Iran strike a deal? Here’s what two former negotiators think
Former negotiators who represented the US and Iran told CNN that despite the tensions, an agreement between the countries remains…
While MAGA faces challenges at home, Rubio seeks to export it abroad
World
February 17, 2026
While MAGA faces challenges at home, Rubio seeks to export it abroad
President Donald Trump often seems frustrated that many Americans don’t appreciate that they are living in his “golden age.” But…
Russia strikes Ukraine hours before trilateral peace talks in Geneva
World
February 17, 2026
Russia strikes Ukraine hours before trilateral peace talks in Geneva
Russia launched attacks on Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, Ukrainian authorities said, hours before delegations from both countries were set to…
Netanyahu voiced deep skepticism over prospects of US-Iran nuclear deal
Middle East
February 17, 2026
Netanyahu voiced deep skepticism over prospects of US-Iran nuclear deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong doubts about the possibility of a successful nuclear agreement with Iran, even as…
US increases military pressure on Iran ahead of high-stakes talks
Middle East
February 17, 2026
US increases military pressure on Iran ahead of high-stakes talks
The US military is continuing a significant buildup of air and naval assets in the Middle East ahead of planned…