Kremlin official says Russian navy to stop West’s seizure of merchant ships
Russian official says Western powers seizing sanctioned vessels carrying Moscow’s oil commit ‘piracy-like attacks’.
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US and Iran reach ‘guiding principles’ in Geneva nuclear talks
The US and Iran reached an understanding on key “guiding principles” at indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.
Published On 17 Feb 2026
Yemeni Americans feel ‘betrayed’ as Trump revokes immigration protections
Prominent Trump supporter Amer Ghalib says US decision to nix deportation protection for Yemenis ‘very unfortunate’.
US president’s son Eric Trump invests in drone maker with gov’t contracts
Israel’s Xtend recently won US Defense Department contract, is bidding for another before merger with JFB Construction.
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US judge says wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained
Judge says Trump administration has made ‘one empty threat after another’ to deport Salvadoran national to Africa.
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‘I’ve heard nothing but great things,’ LeBron James says of Israel
Backlash came swiftly for basketball star LeBron James after saying he’s heard “nothing but great things” about Israel.
Published On 17 Feb 2026
US kills 11 people in three strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels
President Donald Trump’s campaign against alleged drug boats has resulted in at least 145 deaths since September.
Iran’s Khamenei maintains tough rhetoric with US despite nuclear talks
Tehran’s chief diplomat says some ‘guiding principles’ are agreed, but the supreme leader presents a different tone.
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Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 2 – Wars
The 1980s bring revolutionary wars, CIA-backed conflict and the violent birth of a new democratic era.
Published On 17 Feb 2026
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Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies at age 84
US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential black political figures in US history, has died.
Published On 17 Feb 2026
Missiles fly as ‘tense’ Russia-Ukraine peace talks wrap up day one
Ukraine’s lead negotiator says Tuesday’s ‘talks in Geneva focused on ‘mechanics of possible solutions’.
