Trump’s growing volatility is putting the world on edge
World
February 9, 2026
Trump’s growing volatility is putting the world on edge
The most volatile president in living memory is becoming ever more driven by the whiplash of his personal whims. The…
Venezuelan opposition figure Guanipa detained by heavily armed men hours after being freed from prison
Middle East
February 9, 2026
Venezuelan opposition figure Guanipa detained by heavily armed men hours after being freed from prison
Key Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested by heavily armed men on Sunday night, his supporters said, just…
Israel tightens grip on West Bank ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to US
Middle East
February 9, 2026
Israel tightens grip on West Bank ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to US
Tel Aviv, Israel — Ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, DC, this week, Israel has taken…
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
Middle East
February 9, 2026
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
Dubai, UAE — Iran sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years in prison after she…
Epstein tried to cozy up to Russian officials, including Putin, documents show
World
February 8, 2026
Epstein tried to cozy up to Russian officials, including Putin, documents show
Jeffrey Epstein had a message he wanted to get to Russian President Vladimir Putin. It was June 2018 – about…
Trump confirms more talks with Iran as Tehran stands firm on nuclear enrichment. Here’s what to know
Middle East
February 8, 2026
Trump confirms more talks with Iran as Tehran stands firm on nuclear enrichment. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump said the United States had “very good talks” with Iran after delegations from both countries participated in…
Russian investigators claim Ukraine behind assassination attempt on top general
World
February 8, 2026
Russian investigators claim Ukraine behind assassination attempt on top general
Russia’s Investigative Committee has accused Ukrainian intelligence of being behind the assassination attempt on a Russian general in Moscow on…
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute after Epstein correspondence revealed
World
February 8, 2026
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute after Epstein correspondence revealed
Jack Lang, a former French culture minister, has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute, the French Foreign Affairs…
Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
Middle East
February 8, 2026
Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
Jerusalem — The first week of the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was marked by…
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still divides
Middle East
February 8, 2026
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still divides
Brisbane — Israeli President Isaac Herzog will get two very different receptions when he arrives in Australia on Monday –…