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Feb. 15, 2026
USS Maine Explosion in Havana Harbor Remembered
The 1898 incident that brought the U.S. closer to war with Spain
Feb. 15, 2026
New Yorkers Frustrated with Subway Conditions
Residents voice concerns over ongoing issues with the city's public transit system.
Feb. 15, 2026
At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Palestinian officials report deadly airstrikes, drawing global outcry
Feb. 15, 2026
Estonian PM Calls Out US Freedom of Speech Ranking
Kaja Kallas says Estonia has more robust free speech protections than the United States.
Feb. 15, 2026
Syrian Army Captures Large American Base in Al-Shaddadi
The Syrian military says it has taken control of a major U.S. military installation in eastern Syria.
Feb. 14, 2026
House Delegation Cancellation Upends Lawmakers' Travel to Munich Security Conference
Democrats plan to attend the high-profile global policy forum despite the Republican-led cancellation of the official House delegation.
Feb. 14, 2026
Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes 'Unconditional' US Aid to Israel
Congresswoman says aid 'enabled a genocide in Gaza' during conflict with Hamas
Feb. 14, 2026
AOC Warns US Retreat From Global Alliances Risks 'Age of Authoritarians'
The congresswoman addressed a range of issues but focused mostly on worsening income inequality and the rise of authoritarianism.
Feb. 14, 2026
AOC Stumbles on Taiwan Question at Munich Security Conference
Congresswoman gives rambling, non-committal response when asked about U.S. troops defending Taiwan from China.
Feb. 14, 2026
AOC Dodges Question on Defending Taiwan from China
Congresswoman struggles to give a clear answer at Munich Security Conference
Feb. 14, 2026
Democrats Seek to Boost Profiles, Reassure Allies at Munich Security Conference
Newsom, AOC, and others aim to counter Trump's 'aggressive and transactional' foreign policy agenda
Feb. 14, 2026
Bannon Plotted With Epstein to 'Take Down' Pope Francis
Former Trump adviser discussed opposition strategies against the Catholic Church leader
Feb. 14, 2026
AOC Accused of 'Shocking Ignorance' for Genocide Claims in Germany
Congresswoman's comments at Munich Security Conference draw criticism from foreign policy experts
Feb. 14, 2026
Mumia Calls Trump's Venezuela Move an 'Imperial Robbery'
Political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal condemns U.S. seizure of Venezuelan president and first lady as a 'stickup' for the country's oil.
Feb. 14, 2026
Trump Transforms US Into 'World's Rogue Policeman'
The president is wielding power not on behalf of principle but in the service of personal gain and autocratic control.
Feb. 13, 2026
Ocasio-Cortez Ties Income Inequality to Rise of Authoritarians
The progressive New York congresswoman argued at a security conference that extreme wealth gaps lead to social instability and far-right populism.
Feb. 13, 2026
Ocasio-Cortez brings progressive vision to Munich Security Conference
The New York Congresswoman calls for global leaders to champion the working class and criticizes Trump administration's foreign policy moves.
Feb. 13, 2026
Former Norway PM Charged with 'Gross Corruption' Over Ties to Epstein
Thorbjørn Jagland, a prominent European diplomat, faces up to 10 years in prison for misusing his positions to receive gifts, travel, and loans from the disgraced financier.
Feb. 13, 2026
EU Parliament Votes to Recognize Trans Women as Women
The non-binding resolution also labels denying abortion as 'gender-based violence'
Feb. 13, 2026
Iran Elected Vice-Chair of UN Commission for Social Development
The appointment was approved without objection during a recent meeting in New York.
