Breaking 15:45 Americans debate viral calls to send Trump’s son to Iran war 15:20 Trump says Starmer is “not Churchill” over UK stance on Iran strikes 15:13 Germany rules out troop deployment to Eastern Mediterranean amid regional tensions 14:31 Middle East Airlines adds extra Istanbul flights amid regional airspace disruptions 14:20 Gold plunges as surging dollar outweighs Middle East war premium 14:00 Greenland fishers struggle as Arctic warming melts vital sea ice 13:20 Bitcoin tops $71,000 as short squeeze fuels rebound after Iran crisis 12:50 Tanker traffic falls to zero in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threats 12:40 India LNG importer declares force majeure as Qatar gas shutdown spreads 12:30 US-Spain tensions rise as European Union signals readiness to defend its interests 12:20 US expands evacuations from Saudi Arabia and Oman after Iran strikes diplomatic sites 12:00 EDP chief says Middle East war boosting demand for renewable energy 11:20 China explores space solar station concept to weaken typhoons 11:05 South Korean won falls past 1,500 per dollar for first time since 2009 10:45 South Korea halts trading as Asian markets tumble over Iran war fears 09:40 Erbil hit by more than 70 drone and missile attacks amid regional escalation 09:20 Iran says Rubio admitted US entered “war of choice” for Israel 08:50 Moderna agrees to up to $2.25 billion settlement in covid vaccine patent dispute 08:20 Toyota and Stellantis exit Tesla emissions pool under EU rules 07:50 Israel says 300 Iranian missile launchers destroyed after six days of strikes 07:20 Apple unveils six devices in two days during major spring launch 07:00 Soros investment chief warns markets face 18 to 24 months of turmoil

Meloni distances herself from Merz criticism of MAGA movement

The emerging Rome Berlin axis in European politics is facing its first strain after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly broke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the American MAGA movement, exposing diverging views on transatlantic relations only weeks after the two leaders pledged closer cooperation. Speaking......

Cambridge University returns Benin bronzes to Nigeria

The University of Cambridge has announced the restitution of 116 artifacts from the former Kingdom of Benin to Nigeria, marking another significant step in the global movement to return cultural heritage taken during the colonial era. The objects, commonly known as the Benin Bronzes, are held by the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology......

Saudi and Emirati ambitions turn quiet competition into open rivalry

What began as a discreet race for influence between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi has evolved into an overt strategic rivalry that is reshaping regional balances without a shot being fired, yet at a potentially high long term cost for both sides. For general readers, policy analysts and investors following Gulf politics and economics, the emerging......

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of ‘Cover-Up’ over Epstein files

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating what she described as a “cover-up” concerning government files linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein, during an interview with the BBC. Clinton called on authorities to release all remaining documents related to the Epstein case, arguing......

Robert Duvall, versatile American film icon, dies at 95

Robert Duvall, the American actor celebrated for his quiet intensity and extraordinary range, died peacefully at his home in Virginia on February 15, 2026. He was 95. Over a career spanning more than seven decades, Duvall became one of the most respected performers in modern cinema, known for immersing himself fully in roles that ranged from......

Hasnae Taleb: the Moroccan woman making her mark in global high finance

A rapid rise from the Middle Atlas Born in Khénifra, Morocco, Hasnae Taleb belongs to a generation of global financial profiles whose influence extends beyond borders. Her journey began far from the traditional centers of high finance. She left her hometown to pursue her studies in the United States, where she discovered stock markets......

Musk says Tesla will lead global autonomous vehicle market

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said Sunday that he expects the company to command the largest fleet of autonomous vehicles “as far as I can imagine into the future,” as the electric carmaker expands its early stage robotaxi service across the United States. Musk made the remarks on X, the social media platform he owns, while......

Social network X hit by outage

The social network X experienced a widespread outage across several countries on Monday, affecting users for a few hours, according to cybersecurity monitors and journalists. The NGO NetBlocks reported “international-level outages” on the platform. User complaints peaked around 13:30 GMT on Monday, as aggregated......

North Korea opens housing complex for families of soldiers killed in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday presided over the inauguration of a new residential district in Pyongyang designated for families of soldiers who died during overseas military operations, state news agency KCNA reported. The project represents the latest public gesture by the government to honor troops who fought alongside Russian......

European natural gas falls to five week low on milder weather forecasts

European natural gas prices dropped sharply on Monday as forecasts of milder temperatures across the continent eased immediate concerns over heating demand. The benchmark Dutch TTF contract slid more than 5 percent to around 30.75 euros per megawatt hour, according to Trading Economics, marking its lowest level since mid January. The decline......

Global markets rise ahead of US Iran nuclear talks in Geneva

Global equity markets advanced on Monday as investors looked past weekend geopolitical headlines and turned their focus to high stakes nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran scheduled for Tuesday in Geneva, along with a busy week of corporate earnings led by major retail and agricultural companies. The pan European Stoxx......

Cuba revives 1990s rationing plan as US oil sanctions tighten

Cuba is confronting its most severe fuel shortage since the collapse of the Soviet Union as oil sanctions imposed by the Trump administration intensify, prompting the government to activate emergency rationing measures while Washington simultaneously delivers humanitarian aid through the Catholic Church. Havana announced it is implementing......

Kallas urges Europe to assert autonomy at Munich conference

The 62nd Munich Security Conference concluded on Sunday with European leaders delivering a unified message that the continent must assume greater responsibility for its own defense as transatlantic dynamics evolve. Over three days of discussions, senior officials outlined plans to raise military spending, deepen cooperation on nuclear deterrence......

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