Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1
The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.
How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein’s orbit
Documents in the Epstein files reveal how Maxwell nurtured the connection between the two men after Clinton left the White House.
Watch dramatic rescue of skier buried in deep snow
The skier was buried under at least four feet of snow, his arm already limp, rescuers said.
Pakistan says two soldiers killed after attacks by Afghan Taliban
Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy losses after the Afghan Taliban launched attacks along the border.
Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager
One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire.
US-Iran talks end after ‘significant progress’, mediator says
The indirect negotiations in Geneva are seen as a last-ditch effort, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions
Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel.
New Select Committee Investigation Uncovers China’s Space Operations in Latin America – Select Committee on the CCP | (.gov)
New Select Committee Investigation Uncovers China’s Space Operations in Latin America Select Committee on the CCP | (.gov)View Full Coverage on Google News
Rubio said ‘no meeting’ with Syria’s Shibani in Munich unless Kurdish commander included – AL-Monitor
- Rubio said 'no meeting' with Syria’s Shibani in Munich unless Kurdish commander included AL-Monitor
- Gulf Arab countries back Kuwait in dispute with Iraq over their maritime border AP News
- US F-22 fighter jets reach Israel as military pressure builds on Iran AL-Monitor
- Gulf states back Kuwait in dispute with Iraq over UN maritime borders claim Euronews.com
- Gulf countries back Kuwait’s sovereignty after Iraq draws new boundaries Al Jazeera
Columbia University says US immigration agents lied to detain student
Administrators say agents 'made misrepresentations', claimed missing person search to detain woman at school building.
Iranian foreign minister says US, Iran moving closer to deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US and Iran have moved closer to reaching an agreement.
Columbia University students protest ICE arrest at university housing
Protesters gathered at Columbia University after Department of Homeland Security agents detained a student on campus.
Indian officials upset after surprise appearance by Netanyahu’s son at Modi dinner – Ynetnews
- Indian officials upset after surprise appearance by Netanyahu’s son at Modi dinner Ynetnews
- Thank you Israel, for the warmth and affection. Deeply touched that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu personally came to the airport to see me off. Confident that the India–Israel partnership will continue to reach new heights in the years to come. x.com
- Who is really safe in India and Israel? Al Jazeera
- Brothers-in-arms: How Modi and Netanyahu are bringing India and Israel closer together France 24
- India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology BBC
US-Iran talks conclude with claims of progress but few details
Technical discussions to continue in Vienna, but unclear whether differences can be resolved to avoid war.
US government asks Supreme Court to allow deportation of Syrian migrants
Trump has pushed to strip migrants of Temporary Protected Status, arguing that their countries are no longer unsafe.
Republican Senator Lets Rip at Trump Picking Son-in-Law and Golf Buddy for Key Roles – The Daily Beast
- Republican Senator Lets Rip at Trump Picking Son-in-Law and Golf Buddy for Key Roles The Daily Beast
- Trump Puts Fate of World’s Top Conflicts in the Hands of Two Men Bloomberg.com
- Tillis: Kushner, Witkoff leading peace talks ‘doesn’t make any sense’ The Hill
- Trump to name Jared Kushner envoy for peace Politico
- GOP Senator Rails Against Trump Giving Foreign Policy Jobs To BFF And Son-In-Law Yahoo
Kenyan man charged with duping people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war
Kenya's director of public prosecutions office says Festus Omwamba is accused of human trafficking.
After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality
US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.
Journalists demand Israel end Gaza entry ban
The Foreign Press Association of Israel and the Palestinian Territories is demanding Israel let journalists into Gaza.
How Trump shifted from opposing foreign wars to threatening war in Iran
The rationale to justify the US striking first has shifted from the country killing protesters to its developing weapons
As senior Democrats emerged from a classified briefing on Iran with the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, earlier this week, the leaders of the opposition delivered reserved, cryptic warnings of what may become the US’s largest military intervention since the Iraq war.
This was not a line in the sand against a new war in the Middle East. Instead, Democrats targeted the opaque decision-making around Donald Trump – as well as his own unpredictable whims – that could guide the weightiest foreign-policy decision of his two terms in office.
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