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Axios reports six factors indicating US and Iran nearing open armed conflict
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Axios reports six factors indicating US and Iran nearing open armed conflict

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The Axios portal reported on six factors indicating that the United States and Iran are close to an open armed conflict. Among them, the outlet...

Feb 19, 2026 07:32 AM 2 min read 1 source
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UN report: Israeli actions in Gaza and West Bank raise ethnic cleansing concerns
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UN report: Israeli actions in Gaza and West Bank raise ethnic cleansing concerns

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Israel’s increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians raise concerns over ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank,...

Feb 19, 2026 07:30 AM 2 min read 1 source
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US Begins Withdrawing All 1,000 Troops from Syria, Process to Last Up to Two Months
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US Begins Withdrawing All 1,000 Troops from Syria, Process to Last Up to Two Months

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The Wall Street Journal reports that the US has begun withdrawing about 1,000 troops from Syria. According to three US officials, the process will...

Feb 19, 2026 06:26 AM 2 min read 2 sources
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Iran and Russia conduct joint naval exercises in Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean amid US force buildup
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Iran and Russia conduct joint naval exercises in Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean amid US force buildup

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The navies of Iran and Russia are conducting joint exercises in the Gulf of Oman and the northern part of the Indian Ocean. Iranian and Russian...

Feb 19, 2026 05:59 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Saudi Arabia and UAE in open rivalry amid Yemen war, trade friction, and regional visions
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Saudi Arabia and UAE in open rivalry amid Yemen war, trade friction, and regional visions

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Saudi Arabia and the UAE, once close allies, are now locked in open rivalry. This strategic split is impacting the Yemen war, cross-border trade,...

Feb 19, 2026 05:32 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Turkish President Erdogan says Israel's recognition of Somaliland benefits no one
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Turkish President Erdogan says Israel's recognition of Somaliland benefits no one

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Israel's recognition of Somaliland benefits no one. The comment was made in response to...

Feb 19, 2026 04:15 AM 1 min read 1 source
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US and Iran Agree on Guiding Principles in Nuclear Development Talks
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US and Iran Agree on Guiding Principles in Nuclear Development Talks

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The United States and Iran have reached an agreement on 'guiding principles' during nuclear development talks. This agreement marks a step forward...

Feb 19, 2026 02:53 AM 2 min read 1 source
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