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Feb. 16, 2026
US Secretary of State Rubio Meets with Hungarian PM Orbán in Budapest
Discussions focus on civilian nuclear energy as US-Hungary relations continue
Feb. 16, 2026
Colombian President Petro Accepts Rebel Proposal for Investigative Commission
The move aims to examine potential ties between the government and drug trafficking.
Feb. 15, 2026
US Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria
Retaliatory attacks come after recent ISIS attacks in the region
Feb. 14, 2026
Médicos Sin Fronteras suspends operations in Gaza hospital due to armed men
The medical charity cites security concerns as reason for halting some services at one of Gaza's largest functioning hospitals.
Feb. 14, 2026
Rubio Expresses Desire to Maintain Transatlantic Ties Despite Growing Divide
US Secretary of State emphasizes America's wish to preserve the transatlantic alliance amid tensions.
Feb. 14, 2026
African Union Holds Annual Summit Amid Youth Criticism
The continent's main regional body meets in Ethiopia to discuss Africa's future.
Feb. 13, 2026
North Korean Leader's Sister Calls Seoul's Drone Apology Insufficient
Kim Yo Jong says South Korea's regret over drone flights was reasonable but did not go far enough.
Feb. 12, 2026
UNICEF Warns Child Recruitment by Armed Groups in Haiti Tripled in 2025
The recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepen in the troubled Caribbean nation.
Feb. 10, 2026
Israel Minister Calls West Bank Measures 'De Facto Sovereignty'
Israeli official says new policies deepen control over occupied West Bank.
Feb. 9, 2026
UN Seeks Details on U.S. Debt Repayment Plan
The United Nations awaits word on how much of the nearly $4 billion owed will be paid.
Feb. 8, 2026
Hong Kong Sentences Media Mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 Years in Prison
Lai, a prominent pro-democracy advocate, was convicted on national security charges.
Feb. 8, 2026
Palestinians Attempt to Cross Gaza-Egypt Border Despite Delays
Residents on both sides of the Rafah crossing, which opened last week for the first time since 2024, headed to the border on Sunday hoping to travel.
Feb. 8, 2026
Iranian Minister Stands Firm on Dialogue with U.S., Says Tehran's Power is to Say "No"
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reiterates Iran's stance amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Feb. 8, 2026
Danish Apps Surge to Identify and Boycott US Products Amid Greenland Crisis
Mobile app developers say they've seen a spike in interest as tensions rise between Denmark and the US over Greenland.
Feb. 7, 2026
Sathya Sai Baba, the Spiritual Guide of Nicolás Maduro and Delcy Rodríguez
The late Indian guru had a significant influence on the political leaders of Venezuela
Feb. 6, 2026
Norwegian Princess Apologizes for Epstein Contacts
The heir to the Norwegian throne expresses regret over her ties to the late convicted sex offender.
Feb. 6, 2026
Russia and US Agree to Start Nuclear Arms Control Talks
Negotiators from both countries discuss expiration of last nuclear pact
Feb. 6, 2026
Omán Mediates Indirect Talks Between Iran and US
Oman says it facilitated behind-the-scenes discussions between the two nations.
Feb. 6, 2026
Convoy Believed to Carry US Officials Leaves Iran-US Talks Venue in Muscat, Oman
The convoy departed the location where the Iran-US negotiations were taking place in the Omani capital.
Feb. 4, 2026
Taiwan President Says Relationship with US is "Rock Solid" After Trump-Xi Call
Tsai Ing-wen's comments come after a phone conversation between the US and Chinese leaders.
