#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 Israeli minister wants to cancel ‘damned’ Oslo Accords. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said his Religious Zionist Party wants to ‘cancel the damned Oslo Accords’.
#Business #Politics × #Religious #Norway #Palestine #Europe #Asia × #Israel
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 Japan’s Sanae Takaichi reappointed as PM. Japan’s Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister by Emperor Naruhito.
#Politics × #Japan #Naruhito #Asia ×
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 Video: Sara Duterte announces run for presidency of Philippines. Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has announced she will run for president in 2028.
#Politics × #Asia × #Philippines
#washingtonpost.com. #Feb.18.2026 Ousted South Korean president faces death penalty in insurrection case. The case against Yoon Suk Yeol marks a pivotal moment for South Korea’s democracy and could mark the second time a leader is sentenced to death for insurrection.
#Politics × #Yoon Suk Yeol #Asia × #South Korea
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 Israel kills two in Gaza, blocks thousands from medical exit through Rafah. The latest deaths come as just 260 people have been allowed to seek medical care via the crossing to Egypt, the UN says.
#Health #Politics × #Africa #Asia × #Egypt #Israel
#bbc.com. #Feb.18.2026 Turkey's president rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland. He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.
#Politics × #Ethiopia #Africa #Turkey #Asia × #Israel
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 Trump’s Board of Peace meets: Who’s in, who’s out, what’s on the agenda?. Asian and Middle Eastern partners line up in Washington, while Europe tries to keep a distance.
#Politics × #USA #Europe #Asia × #North America
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.18.2026 Calculated hypocrisy: Why Western powers court Beijing but rely on US. Economic engagement with China does not amount to strategic realignment.
#Politics × #China #Asia ×
#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
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