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Trump's tariff loss fuels European uncertainty
Europe faces renewed uncertainty as Trump's Supreme Court tariff loss threatens to distract from critical issues like the war in Ukraine and challenges posed by China. The ruling, deemed unlawful by A
India brokers AI path between U.S., China, partners
India is strategically positioning itself as a leader for developing nations in the AI landscape, attempting to navigate the complex geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China. Simultaneously, In
Russia 128 drones; Ukraine down 107; EU hits Rosneft
Intensified fighting and diplomatic activity on the war’s 1,458th day saw Russia unleash a missile‑drone barrage, Ukraine repel most of the drones, and leaders convene for a coalition video conference
Trump Attacks Six Justices After Tariff Decision
President Trump launched a personal attack on all six Supreme Court justices after the Court ruled that presidents lack inherent authority to impose sweeping tariffs, a decision he decried as a major
China spreads fear about Japan travel with
China is waging a disinformation campaign against Japan, exaggerating safety concerns like earthquakes and bear attacks to deter tourism and punish Tokyo for its support of Taiwan. This tactic highlig
Trump Sets 10-Day Deadline for Iran Deal or Strike
Trump is considering a limited military strike on Iran to pressure its leaders into a nuclear deal, setting a roughly 10-day window for diplomacy to succeed as the US deploys carrier groups to the reg
Trump Orders Release of Government UFO, Alien Files
President Trump has ordered US agencies to begin releasing government files on aliens and UFOs, accusing former President Obama of spilling classified information after Obama said on a podcast that 'a
1,000+ Kenyans Recruited to Fight Russia in Ukraine
Kenya's National Intelligence Service has told parliament that more than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited by rogue agencies to fight for Russia in Ukraine — a fivefold jump from the 200-plus figure d
Ukrainian Women Report Sexual Violence by Russian
Reports are surfacing of widespread sexual violence perpetrated by Russian troops against Ukrainian women and girls during the conflict. These accounts highlight a brutal aspect of the war and raise s
Trump gives Iran 10-day nuclear deal ultimatum
President Trump declared a roughly 10-day window for the world to learn whether the US will reach a nuclear deal with Iran or face military action, delivering the ultimatum at the first meeting of his
Tarique Rahman Shapes Bangladesh Foreign Policy
Tarique Rahman, son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, was sworn in as Bangladesh's prime minister on February 17, 2026, with The Diplomat forecasting how his government will steer the country's diplomacy a
Trump considers Gaza military base amid peace plan
Amidst ongoing Israeli strikes and a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, former President Trump is reportedly considering building a military base in the territory, a move that clashes sharply with exis
Israel's Gaza War: $48bn Direct Cost, $112bn Total
Israel has spent an estimated $48 billion directly on its Gaza war since October 2023, while the Bank of Israel puts the total economic toll at $112 billion and the UN estimates rebuilding Gaza will c
Trump touts tariffs and election fraud in Georgia visit
President Trump toured Georgia, using a restaurant stop and a steel plant visit to revive false 2020 fraud claims, champion tariffs, and influence the upcoming special election to replace Marjorie Tay
Hamas Reasserts Control Over 90% of Gaza Since Ceasefire
Hamas has rebuilt its grip on Gaza's security, taxation, and governance since the October ceasefire even as it faces a Trump-brokered deadline to disarm and hand power to a technocratic council.
US Threatens Strikes as Iran‑Russia Hold Naval Drills
The United States warned Iran to strike a nuclear deal or face strikes, while Iran and Russia launched joint naval drills in the Sea of Oman, prompting a rapid U.S. military buildup in the Gulf.
Board of Peace Pledges $7B for Gaza vs. $70B Needed
Trump's Board of Peace convened its first meeting Thursday and secured $7 billion in pledges for Gaza reconstruction — a fraction of the $70 billion international bodies say is needed — while outlinin
Trump Slams Starmer's Chagos Deal Day After US Approved It
Donald Trump publicly attacked Keir Starmer's plan to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it "a big mistake" on Truth Social — one day after his own State Department formally endorsed the de
South Sudan Appoints Deceased Man to Election Panel
South Sudan's political crisis deepens as President Kiir's government appoints a deceased individual to the election panel, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about the government's compet
Hind Rajab Foundation Files War Crimes Complaint
The Hind Rajab Foundation has lodged a war crimes complaint in Chile against an Israeli sniper, prompting an investigation into his role in Gaza deaths, as part of a broader effort to seek accountabil
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