#washingtonpost.com. #Feb.18.2026 As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by. Despite President Donald Trump’s opposition to annexation, Israel has taken steps to expand control over the West Bank that experts say may lead to seizure of territory.
#Politics × #Bank of Israel #USA #Asia × #North America #World Bank #Israel
#theguardian.com. #Feb.18.2026 First Thing: Obama, Clinton and Biden lead tributes to Jesse Jackson, ‘one of America’s greatest patriots’. Democratic former presidents and Donald Trump respond to the death of the civil rights leader at the age of 84. Plus, how worried should we be about China’s dancing robots?
#Politics × #China #USA #Asia × #North America
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 Cambodian PM says Thailand occupying ‘deep’ territory after ceasefire. Hun Manet calls for border demarcation and says US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace could 'play a role'.
#Politics × #Hun Manet #USA #Cambodia #Asia × #North America #Thailand
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 Video: Over 80 UN states condemn Israeli measures in occupied West Bank. More than 80 UN nation ambassadors have condemned Israeli measures to tighten its control of the occupied West Bank.
#Politics × #Palestine #Bank of Israel #USA #Asia × #North America #Israel
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 ‘Quid pro quo’: How Indian firms fund parties whose governments help them. Big business shrugs off Supreme Court ban on electoral bonds to donate millions when in trouble, or needing approvals.
#Politics × #Asia × #India
#theguardian.com. #Feb.18.2026 Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid. Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pledged to offer her ‘life, strength and future’ in service of the Philippines
#Politics × #Europe #Asia × #Netherlands #Philippines
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces run for president in 2028. Announcement follows multiple impeachment complaints against the vice president over allegations of corruption.
#Politics × #Asia × #Philippines
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 Washington appoints new US envoy on Tibetan human rights. China has previously criticised the role, accusing the US of interfering in China’s internal affairs.
#Politics × #China #USA #Asia × #North America
#bbc.com. #Feb.18.2026 Sara Duterte: Philippine vice-president to run for president in 2028. The daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte has feuded spectacularly with the incumbent, Bongbong Marcos.
#Politics × #Asia × #Philippines #Bongbong Marcos
#theguardian.com. #Feb.18.2026 Radio Free Asia resumes broadcasts to China after Trump cuts forced near closure. CEO said services have restarted after termination of grants led to criticism that US was ceding ground to China
#Politics × #China #Asia × #Taiwan
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.17.2026 ‘I’ve heard nothing but great things,’ LeBron James says of Israel. Backlash came swiftly for basketball star LeBron James after saying he’s heard “nothing but great things” about Israel.
#Politics × #Sport #Asia × #basketball #Israel
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.17.2026 Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Bangladesh is marking a historic new chapter as Tarique Rahman is sworn in as Prime Minister.
#Politics × #Asia × #Bangladesh
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.17.2026 Iran’s Khamenei says US will not be able to destroy government. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has taken aim at Donald Trump.
#Politics × #Asia × #Ali Khamenei #Iran
#washingtonpost.com. #Feb.17.2026 U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks amid heavy military buildup. Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head the U.S. team and are responsible for Russia-Ukraine talks nearby, meaning they may be shuttling quickly between venues.
#Politics × #Russia #Ukraine #USA #Europe #Asia × #North America #Iran
#theguardian.com. #Feb.17.2026 Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladeshi prime minister. Many voice hope that moment will mark move away from repression and unrest and a chance to revive economy
#Politics × #Asia × #Bangladesh
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.17.2026 Australia refuses to repatriate ISIL relatives from Syrian camp. Australia is refusing to repatriate 34 women and children held in a camp in northern Syria.
#Politics × #Australian continent #Australia #Asia × #Insular Oceania #Syria
#huffpost.com. #Feb.17.2026 Khamenei Warns Trump As U.S. And Iran Begin Nuclear Talks In Geneva. Iran on Monday carried out its own drill in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipments.
#Politics × #USA #Asia × #North America #Iran
#theguardian.com. #Feb.17.2026 Chinese tourists shun Japan over lunar new year holiday as rift deepens. Japanese prime minister’s refusal to back down over Taiwan comments brings more criticism and travel warnings from China
#Politics × #PublicHoliday #New Year's Eve #China #Japan #New Year #Asia × #Taiwan
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.17.2026 Second round of US-Iran nuclear talks to begin in Geneva. The second round of negotiations to be held with mediation by Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi.
#Politics × #USA #Switzerland #Europe #Asia × #North America #Iran #Oman
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.17.2026 Trump urges Iran to make nuclear deal saying he’ll be ‘indirectly’ involved. US President Donald Trump said he will take part in Tuesday’s talks with Iran from Washington.
#Politics × #Asia × #Iran
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.17.2026 Imran Khan’s sister rejects Pakistan gov’t claim jailed ex-PM’s health fine. Government board says jailed ex-leader's sight improved since he lost most vision in eye. But his family rejects claim.
#Health #Politics × #Asia × #Pakistan
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.17.2026 Incoming Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, lawmakers sworn into parliament. Lawmakers pledged allegiance to Bangladesh as hundreds of people gathered outside Dhaka's parliament grounds.
#Politics × #Asia × #Bangladesh
#theguardian.com. #Feb.17.2026 Tony Burke ‘taking advice’ from security agencies about Australian women and children in Syria seeking to return. Temporary Exclusion Orders allow the home affairs minister to stop a person entering for up to two years, but there is a high bar for the powers
#Politics × #Australian continent #Australia #Asia × #Insular Oceania #Syria
#theguardian.com. #Feb.17.2026 Bangladesh’s incoming PM Tarique Rahman sworn into parliament. Tarique Rahman set to take oath and become prime minister after landslide victory prompted by ousting of Sheikh Hasina
#Politics × #Asia × #Sheikh Hasina #Bangladesh
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