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US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Paris

The Independent UK

After 93 years and a 25-hour filibuster, Washington finally has an income tax, and billionaires are already packing their bags

Howard Schultz is heading to Miami. Jeff Bezos left in 2023. Now Washington's new 9.9% millionaires tax is testing whether the state's wealthiest residents see their home as more than a line on a tax return.

Fortune

Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow

The Independent UK

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Turkey warns against drawing Iran's Kurds into Middle East war

The Turkish government is warning the United States and Israel against involving Iran’s Kurdish minority in the war against the Iranian regime. Home to millions of Kurds, Turkey fears any such move could destabilise its ongoing peace process with Kurdish militants calling for an autonomous state.

Radio France Internationale

Donald Trump's Top Secret UFO Files Order: Satellite Photos of Non-Human Craft to Be Disclosed

Trump's order to release UFO files reignited debate on Washington's knowledge, with a former defence official citing satellite images of craft 'obviously not manmade'.

International Business Times UK

The folly of ‘unconditional surrender’: Fukuyama, ‘The End of History’ author, on why Iran won’t yield to Washington

Donald Trump’s call for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” revives a wartime slogan that assumes a state capable of capitulating. Political scientist Francis Fukuyama argues Iran’s fragmented power structure and ideological foundations make that unlikely. The demand reflects broader uncertainty about Washington’s objectives, exposing the limits of military force and the persistence…

The Times of India

After his shocking demand over ‘unflattering’ photos, Pete rips into journalists for not being ‘positive enough’ about US attacks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth barred print photographers and certain journalists from a Pentagon press briefing on Friday, reportedly due to past “unflattering” photos of him. This bizarre move came as Hegseth launched into a sharp critique of news coverage regarding US military operations in Iran. He accused reporters of downplaying…

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Donald Trump rejects Middle East mediation to end Iran war: Report

Middle Eastern allies' diplomatic efforts to end the two-week Iran war were rebuffed by the Trump administration, with both Washington and Tehran appearing set for an extended conflict. Iran rejected any ceasefire until US and Israeli strikes ceased, while the US focused on weakening Tehran's military capabilities. The war has…

The Times of India

Cuba's Miguel Díaz-Canel Admits US Negotiations as Energy Crisis Worsens

Cuba's Miguel Díaz‑Canel confirms negotiations with the US as blackouts and fuel shortages deepen, signaling a rare shift in the island's diplomacy.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Fury: US Offers $10m Bounty for Information on Iran's New Ayatollah Amid Massive Strikes

Donald Trump has posted footage he said shows US strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, while Washington has offered up to $10 million for information on Iran's new supreme leader and other senior figures.

International Business Times UK

Trump Says US 'Obliterated' Kharg Island Targets as Iran Threatens Wider Oil Retaliation

Donald Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island while warning the oil hub could be next. Tehran quickly threatened retaliation against regional energy infrastructure linked to the United States.

International Business Times UK

North Korea fires missiles into the sea as US and South Korea conduct military drills

Missiles were launched from an area near the capital Pyongyang, according to South Korea’s military

The Guardian - AU

Washington flight disruptions: Operations resume after chemical smell triggers ground stop

Air traffic control operations in the Washington DC region have resumed after a chemical smell at a key facility prompted a temporary ground stop. Emergency teams investigated and found no danger, tracing the issue to an overheated circuit board. While flights are returning to normal, disruptions may persist through the…

The Times of India

Passengers face lengthy delays at Washington DC-area airports after ‘strong odor’ at air traffic control center

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy later identified the source of the odor and said air traffic controllers returned to work

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The Times of India

Trump winning militarily, losing politically in Iran war: Ian Bremmer

Ian Bremmer argues the US-Iran conflict's battlefield successes diverge from political failures, with military actions harming Iran but not achieving Trump's desired regime change. This miscalculation has led to a more dangerous and expensive war, with Iran signaling defiance rather than compromise.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s war in Iran marks the culmination of his imperial presidency

The path to this reckless war was paved by the collapse of accountability in Washington

Euronews

'On tariffs, we are caught in US domestic politics,' lead Brussels trade lawmaker says

MEPs will reach out to US trade officials next week in a bid to salvage the transatlantic trade deal as Washington opens new investigations on EU goods. But lawmakers worry Brussels is being pulled into an unpredictable standoff driven by US domestic politics.

International Business Times UK

Trump Says US 'Makes Money' From Oil Spike as Iran Warns Power Strike Could Black Out Region

Experts warn the US may struggle to end the Iran war as Tehran prepares for a long fight, while Trump says rising oil prices mean America profits from the conflict.

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The Guardian - UK

‘A minefield’: taoiseach prepares for St Patrick’s Day visit to Washington

Traditionally jovial affair poses potential debacle for Irish leader at odds with US over foreign policy, tax and immigration

The Times of India

Hormuz miscalculation? Trump sideswiped by Iran's closure of Strait

Washington underestimated Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, causing global oil market jitters. Despite planning, economic fallout wasn't fully accounted for, leaving the US scrambling. While officials claim preparedness, limited options and high risks for naval escorts are evident. Iran signals the strait's closure remains a pressure tool.

The Guardian - US

NWSL 2026 predictions: Denver’s debut, Hutton’s big move, and can anyone stop Chawinga?

The 2026 NWSL season kicks off on Friday. Our writers discuss the teams, players and story lines they’re watching this year

Euronews

Elon Musk's X proposes verification fix to resolve €120M EU dispute, report

Europe's move sparked a diplomatic dispute between Brussels and Washington.

The Independent UK

‘Blatant Islamophobic racism’: Democrats blast GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville over post linking NYC’s Muslim Mayor to 9/11

‘Let there be as much outrage from politicians in Washington when kids go hungry as there is when I break bread with New Yorkers,’ New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote

Latin Times

Analysts Say Cuba's 'Opaque' Power Structure Makes Post-Regime Transition Hard to Predict: 'Cuba Is Not Venezuela'

Analysts say the highly centralized and opaque structure of power in Cuba makes it difficult to identify who could lead a political transition on the island, even as Washington signals talks with figures inside the government.

The Times of India

'Let there be as much outrage': Zohran Mamdani reacts to criticism after hosting first iftar at New York City Hall

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani reacted to the barrage of hate that he received after he hosted his first iftar at New York City Hall. Mamdani was called the enemy inside and in reply, the first Muslim mayor of NYC said there should be similar outrage from politicians in…

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