TTop stories Read More Russia-Ukraine talks yield no peace breakthrough – POLITICOFebruary 18, 2026 Russia also reported that talks were tough, after Wednesday’s meeting lasted for only two hours — following a…
HHeadlines Read More How the global effort to keep AI safe went off the rails – POLITICOFebruary 18, 2026 The Trump administration “is very focused on encouraging the success of AI around the world. So this is…
HHeadlines Read More Humiliating blow for Donald Trump as CNN halts show to air full minute of his mistakesFebruary 18, 2026 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was defended by the panelists on CNN after she stumbled over a foreign policy question, with…
HHeadlines Read More Ukraine’s ex-army chief reveals to AP a rift with ZelenskyyFebruary 18, 2026 LONDON (AP) — Ever since he was ousted as the head of Ukraine’s army in 2024 and appointed…
HHeadlines Read More Takaichi reelected as Japan’s prime minister after election winFebruary 18, 2026 TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday expressed hopes of deepening her relationship with U.S.…
HHeadlines Read More Pope snubs Trump’s Gaza peace board – POLITICOFebruary 18, 2026 The pontiff, who has criticized the U.S. president, believes the United Nations should manage international crises, his top…
HHeadlines Read More US, Iran weeks-long war could begin ‘very soon’February 18, 2026 The United States is closer to military conflict with Iran than most Americans realize, and a massive weeks-long…
HHeadlines Read More Israel-Iran conflict closer post-Geneva talks, expert saysFebruary 18, 2026 Former IDF military intelligence chief, Amos Yadlin, said he would “think twice” about flying this weekend, commenting on…
HHeadlines Read More Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasolineFebruary 18, 2026 HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Drivers in Cuba are facing the prospects of waiting several months to refuel their…
HHeadlines Read More California proposal for hefty tax on billionaires divides DemocratsFebruary 18, 2026 LOS ANGELES (AP) — As national Democrats search for a unifying theme ahead of the fall’s midterm elections,…
TTop stories Read More Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in U.S. megaprojectsFebruary 18, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to journalists aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea on October…
TTop stories Read More Strikes on 3 alleged drug boats leave 11 deadFebruary 18, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Tuesday that it carried out strikes on three boats accused of…