UK pledges to send £540m worth of weapons to Ukraine - Europe live The commitment includes US-made interceptors and lightweight missiles for Ukraine’s air defences The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Ukraine war briefing: Elections will be held only after ceasefire, says Zelenskyy Ukrainian president says security guarantees must first be in place as he pushes back at suggestions he plans to hold poll under US pressure. What we know on day 1,450 The Guardian - AU · Feb 12
US-Israel meeting: Trump urges Netanyahu to continue negotiations with Iran, warns Tehran by reminding 'Midnight Hammer' US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing the need for continued negotiations with Iran on a nuclear deal. Trump warned Tehran of severe consequences if talks falter, referencing past US military actions. The leaders also addressed the Gaza conflict and broader Middle East instability, with… The Times of India · Feb 11
Trump to Netanyahu: U.S. prefers deal with Iran to war, for now The meeting lasted three hours. Axios · Feb 11
Shevchenko plans to tell Infantino face-to-face that Russia’s football ban must stand Andriy Shevchenko will seek a meeting with Gianni Infantino on Thursday to discuss the Fifa president’s recent comments that favoured Russia’s return The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Watch: Iranian protesters burn ‘Baal’ Effigy marked with Star of David, chant ‘death to Israel’ at rally At a state-organised rally in Iran marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, protesters burned an effigy labelled “Baal,” depicted with horns and marked with the Star of David. The Times of India · Feb 11
Iran’s president denies it seeks nuclear weapon and admits ‘shame’ after mass protests Masoud Pezeshkian tries to convey message of national unity as negotiations with US hang in balance The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
White House deletes JD Vance’s social media post referring to Armenian genocide US vice-president’s post marks first time Trump administration used the word to describe the massacres The Guardian - US · Feb 11
Russian drone strike kills Ukrainian father and three children Ukrainian civilians have faced for almost four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion The Independent UK · Feb 11
Zelensky ‘planning Ukraine election and peace deal referendum in spring’ after US pressure Announcement is set to be made on the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine-Russia war The Independent UK · Feb 11
Iran's exiled opposition fractures amid climate of fear online Iran's exiled opposition is increasingly fractured as the country marks the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on Wednesday – with activists, researchers and journalists reporting intimidation campaigns and deep political divisions that make collective action difficult. Radio France Internationale · Feb 11
Iran marks 1979 Islamic Revolution anniversary under pressure from inside and out Iran has marked the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution on Wednesday during ongoing pressure from the U.S. and domestic unrest The Independent UK · Feb 11
Putin must fail: Ukraine envoy defiant before milestone Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's ambassador is urging middle powers including Australia to publicly declare that "dictators cannot win". AAP · Feb 11
'Used & threw us like toilet paper, we didn't learn': Pakistan's Khwaja Asif's big remark on US Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif lambasted past alliances with Washington, stating Islamabad was "used like toilet paper" after serving US interests in Afghanistan. He described terrorism as "blowback" from dictators' past mistakes, lamenting Pakistan's failure to learn from history and its shifting allegiances for short-term gains. The remarks followed a… The Times of India · Feb 11
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 The Jeffrey Epstein files have shattered Norway’s illusions about itself Norway built its global brand on diplomacy and egalitarianism. The cosying up of its elite to the sex offender can only boost the far right, says the academic Sindre Bangstad
The Times of India · Feb 11 Iran's Khamenei regime executing injured protesters on hospital beds - what shocking report reveals Iranian security forces have been accused of executing wounded anti-regime protesters inside hospitals, including patients lying in beds with IV lines and breathing tubes, according to a report by the New York Post. The account alleges that officers entered medical facilities to identify injured demonstrators and shot some of them…
The Times of India · Feb 10 Did JD Vance hint at 2028 run? VP jokes about Usha as ‘Vice President’ in Azerbaijan During his diplomatic visit to Azerbaijan, US Vice President JD Vance captured attention when he praised his wife, Usha Vance, likely taking a cue from the charisma of Azerbaijan's First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva.
The Independent UK · Feb 10 JD Vance deleted his ‘Armenian genocide’ social media post. Here’s why The Vice President recently visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial on a key diplomatic trip
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 ‘A step in the wrong direction’: Israel’s West Bank plans prompt global backlash US, Britain, EU and Arab nations condemn plans that Israeli ministers say will ‘kill the idea of a Palestinian state’
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Syria joining anti-IS coalition 'marks a new chapter' in global security, US envoy says The U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group has welcomed Syria as its 90th member
The Independent UK · Feb 10 EU drafts a list of concessions it says Russia must make to secure real peace in Ukraine The European Union is drafting a list of concessions it believes Russia must make for long-term peace to be achieved in Ukraine
We Got This Covered · Feb 10 Russia just delivered a masterclass in insults, aimed straight at Donald Trump The continuing saga of a love-hate relationship worthy of a short drama.
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Freezing on the front line: The Ukrainians struggling to survive in -26C cold with scarce food and no power IN FOCUS: As the fourth anniversary of Putin’s invasion nears and peace talks show little signs of progress, Ukrainians tell Alex Croft about the grim reality on the ground
We Got This Covered · Feb 10 Iran tells IAEA that unexploded US bombs are still present at targeted nuclear facilities, and inspectors can’t visit until they’re cleared No access to nuclear sites, for now.
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Russian oil revenue plummets as sanctions target Putin’s cash cow A shadow fleet has sought to skirt around sanctions against Russia