- North Korea's Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade Reuters
- Kim Jong Un vows to strengthen nuclear program, watches military parade with daughter CNN
- Kim Jon-Un's sister promoted in rare North Korea party congress France 24
- North Korean leader deploys 50 new rocket launchers ahead of major party congress AP News
- Quick Take: Initial Assessment of Key Personnel Changes in North Korea’s 9th Party Congress 38 North
Mexico prepares for 40-hour workweek by 2030 in major labour overhaul
Mexico's ruling Morena party hailed the bill's successful passage after years of back-and-forth with business owners.
Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica from Champions League
Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Jr score to help Madrid fight back in playoff second-leg to grab a 3-1 aggregate win.
A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police
The NYPD is looking for four people they say injured officers with snowballs, in behavior the commisioner called "disgraceful".
Poland charges ex-intel chiefs for using Israel’s Pegasus spyware
Former officials face up to three years in prison if convicted for failing in their duties.
Ukraine alleges Russia enlists more than 1,700 Africans to fight
Ghana's foreign minister says many of the Africans are victims of deception, lured by the promise of jobs.
Merz calls for rebalancing of Germany’s ‘unhealthy’ trade ties with China – politico.eu
- Merz calls for rebalancing of Germany’s ‘unhealthy’ trade ties with China politico.eu
- China Wants Germany in Its Corner. It’s Not That Easy. The New York Times
- Germany's Merz Commits to Stronger China Ties on First Visit as Chancellor Bloomberg
- German chancellor warns of trade imbalance with China during first Beijing trip BBC
- Germany’s Merz eyes business opportunities at Chinese tech hub in Hangzhou Al Jazeera
Confront or concede: Iran’s brinkmanship reaches its limits – ایران اینترنشنال
- Confront or concede: Iran’s brinkmanship reaches its limits ایران اینترنشنال
- Council on Foreign Relations Council on Foreign Relations
- Opinion | Here’s the smartest way the U.S. can promote regime change in Iran The Washington Post
- Iran FAQ: What You Should Know Foundation for Defense of Democracies
- Opinion | Trump Is Banking on Iranian Weakness. That’s a Mistake. - The New York Times The New York Times
Diplomatic Tensions Ignited as Huckabee Affirms Biblical Borders – Anash.org
- Diplomatic Tensions Ignited as Huckabee Affirms Biblical Borders Anash.org
- The Carlson-Huckabee interview may be the wake-up call Americans needed Al Jazeera
- US says ambassador’s comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of context Politico
- Yair Lapid backs 'biblical' borders for Israel Middle East Eye
- Huckabee: US investment in Israel is a ‘two-way street’ The Times of Israel
Kim Jong Un’s Reappointment Hailed as Supreme Triumph – Newser
- Kim Jong Un's Reappointment Hailed as Supreme Triumph Newser
- North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and daughter take centre stage at military parade Financial Times
- Quick Take: Initial Assessment of Key Personnel Changes in North Korea’s 9th Party Congress 38 North
- North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economy Al Jazeera
- North Korea's Kim pledges economic push as his sister is elevated at party congress Reuters
ISW: Battlefield realities disprove Russia’s claim that Ukrainian defeat is inevitable – Euromaidan Press
- ISW: Battlefield realities disprove Russia’s claim that Ukrainian defeat is inevitable Euromaidan Press
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 25, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- ‘Cognitive warfare’: Russia inflates small territorial wins to sway West TVP World
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Feb. 18, 2026 Russia Matters
- Pokrovsk has likely fallen, yet Russian momentum stalls — ISW The New Voice of Ukraine
India’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the 'vital' partnership between Israel and India during his visit.
Modi, Netanyahu praise each other in address to Israeli Knesset
Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of each other’s countries in civilisational terms to the Israeli Knesset.
Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties
Former Harvard President Summers quits after disclosures about his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
Spanish officer who led 1981 coup dies on day documents declassified
Antonio Tejero, who has died aged 93, was part of rightwing network whose efforts were thwarted by King Juan Carlos
The Spanish officer who led his armed followers into the Spanish congress in a failed military coup in 1981 has died on the same day that the socialist-led government declassified documents relating to the murky attempt to overthrow the country’s post-Franco democracy.
Antonio Tejero, who died aged 93, was part of a network of rightwing police and military officers whose efforts to seize power were thwarted after King Juan Carlos refused to support the coup and ordered the generals to obey the democratic constitutional order.
Continue reading...Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing – AP News
- Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing AP News
- Brazil floods: 'I saw people trapped in their homes crying for help' BBC
- Dozens missing as Brazil faces heavy rains Vatican News
- Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search Al Jazeera
- At Least 30 Dead After ‘Massive Landslide’ Wipes Out Hillside Neighborhood as 39 People Remain Missing People.com
With Modi in Knesset, Opposition boycott PM’s speech over exclusion of High Court chief – The Times of Israel
- With Modi in Knesset, Opposition boycott PM’s speech over exclusion of High Court chief The Times of Israel
- 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
- India’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’ Al Jazeera
- "I Owe India": Netanyahu, His Wife And Their 'First Date' At Indian Restaurant NDTV
- India, Israel to boost defence cooperation, Modi says Reuters
Massive sinkhole swallows two cars in Nebraska
A sinkhole suddenly opened at an intersection in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing two cars stopped at a red light.
Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four
The Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to 'protect its territorial waters'.
Politician brothers convicted in Brazil for ordering murder of prominent councillor
Marielle Franco's murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil.