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Trump’s growing volatility is putting the world on edge
World
February 9, 2026
Trump’s growing volatility is putting the world on edge
The most volatile president in living memory is becoming ever more driven by the whiplash of his personal whims. The…
Venezuelan opposition figure Guanipa detained by heavily armed men hours after being freed from prison
Middle East
February 9, 2026
Venezuelan opposition figure Guanipa detained by heavily armed men hours after being freed from prison
Key Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested by heavily armed men on Sunday night, his supporters said, just…
Israel tightens grip on West Bank ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to US
Middle East
February 9, 2026
Israel tightens grip on West Bank ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to US
Tel Aviv, Israel — Ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, DC, this week, Israel has taken…
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
Middle East
February 9, 2026
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
Dubai, UAE — Iran sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years in prison after she…
Epstein tried to cozy up to Russian officials, including Putin, documents show
World
February 8, 2026
Epstein tried to cozy up to Russian officials, including Putin, documents show
Jeffrey Epstein had a message he wanted to get to Russian President Vladimir Putin. It was June 2018 – about…
Trump confirms more talks with Iran as Tehran stands firm on nuclear enrichment. Here’s what to know
Middle East
February 8, 2026
Trump confirms more talks with Iran as Tehran stands firm on nuclear enrichment. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump said the United States had “very good talks” with Iran after delegations from both countries participated in…
Russian investigators claim Ukraine behind assassination attempt on top general
World
February 8, 2026
Russian investigators claim Ukraine behind assassination attempt on top general
Russia’s Investigative Committee has accused Ukrainian intelligence of being behind the assassination attempt on a Russian general in Moscow on…
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute after Epstein correspondence revealed
World
February 8, 2026
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute after Epstein correspondence revealed
Jack Lang, a former French culture minister, has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute, the French Foreign Affairs…
Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
Middle East
February 8, 2026
Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
Jerusalem — The first week of the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was marked by…
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still divides
Middle East
February 8, 2026
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still divides
Brisbane — Israeli President Isaac Herzog will get two very different receptions when he arrives in Australia on Monday –…
Anti-Olympics protest in Milan turns violent as Italy investigates suspected railway sabotage
World
February 8, 2026
Anti-Olympics protest in Milan turns violent as Italy investigates suspected railway sabotage
Milan, Italy — Anti-Olympic protesters marched peacefully through Milan on Saturday afternoon, holding signs, marching arm-in-arm, singing and dancing. But…
US plans inaugural meeting of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as questions remain over group’s mandate
World
February 8, 2026
US plans inaugural meeting of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as questions remain over group’s mandate
The Trump administration is planning its first meeting of the “Board of Peace” this month in Washington, according to a…
AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding
Technology
February 7, 2026
AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding
New York — High school students are on the verge of entering a very different job market than earlier generations…
Zelensky says US wants Ukraine-Russia peace deal by June, despite failure to reach breakthrough so far
World
February 7, 2026
Zelensky says US wants Ukraine-Russia peace deal by June, despite failure to reach breakthrough so far
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the United States wants a peace settlement between Ukraine and Russia by early…
The Epstein files are threatening to split Norway’s royal family in two
World
February 7, 2026
The Epstein files are threatening to split Norway’s royal family in two
Norway’s royal family were battling scandals on multiple fronts this week, with charities moving to cut or review ties to…
Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring
Middle East
February 7, 2026
Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring
Tel Aviv — The brother of Israel’s security chief was arrested along with 14 others in a major police bust…
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque
World
February 7, 2026
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque
A suicide bomber killed dozens of people and injured more than 160 during Friday prayers at a Shiite Muslim mosque…
Trump is beset by hard dilemmas and no easy wins with Iran
Middle East
February 7, 2026
Trump is beset by hard dilemmas and no easy wins with Iran
This is one shock Donald Trump may prefer not to inflict on Americans. If one day soon, they awake to…
US and Iran conclude high-stakes talks in Oman. Here’s what to know
Middle East
February 7, 2026
US and Iran conclude high-stakes talks in Oman. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump said the United States had “very good talks” with Iran after delegations from both countries participated in…
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
World
February 7, 2026
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
The United States on Friday accused China of carrying out a secret nuclear test in 2020 as the Trump administration…