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Iran has sharply rejected escalating pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of critical nuclear talks scheduled in Geneva on February 26, 2026. Tehran dismissed Washington’s claims about its nuclear ambitions as “outrageous falsehoods” and accused the United States of coercive diplomacy. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei insisted that unilateral demands would not force concessions, while Foreign Minister Abbas…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal for a sweeping “hexagon of alliances” has sent ripples across the Muslim world, with Pakistan reacting most forcefully. Announced on February 23, 2026—just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tel Aviv—the plan envisions a coalition linking Israel with India, Greece, Cyprus, and select Arab, African, and Asian nations. Netanyahu framed…

Started barely five years ago as an AI safety-focused research startup, Anthropic has now surged to a staggering $380 billion valuation following a $30 billion Series G funding round in February 2026. The round, led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and Coatue Management, with participation from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia, catapults the firm beyond the combined…

On February 24, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in American history, speaking for 1 hour and 48 minutes—surpassing his own previous record and even Bill Clinton’s lengthy 2000 speech. True to form, the address blended campaign-style bravado with sweeping claims of domestic revival and global dominance. Republicans rose repeatedly in…

A Somber Anniversary in a Divided West On February 24, 2026—four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion—Volodymyr Zelenskyy stood in Kyiv and acknowledged a hard truth: Ukrainians are exhausted. Yet his message was resolute—there would be no betrayal of sacrifice for a hollow peace. The ceremony was markedly subdued compared to previous anniversaries. While Ursula von der Leyen attended…

A Strategic Recalibration Before a Landmark Visit Canada–India ties are poised for a significant reset as Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his Indo-Pacific tour beginning February 26, 2026, with India as the first and most consequential stop. The choice of New Delhi as the premier destination signals Ottawa’s intent to repair and elevate relations strained…

Former Royal Detained as Epstein Files Shake Establishment Former British royal Prince Andrew was arrested this week by Thames Valley Police, marking one of the most dramatic developments yet in the long-running fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The arrest follows the unsealing of millions of pages of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice…