South Korea: Former President Found Guilty of Leading Insurrection

South Korea: Former President Found Guilty of Leading Insurrection

Prosecutors urged the death penalty for the leader who declared martial law in 2024.

February 19, 2026
White House Issues Final Ultimatum to Iran

White House Issues Final Ultimatum to Iran

As indirect talks mediated by Oman continue in Geneva, the military standoff has reached a fever pitch, leaving the Middle East bracing for a high-stakes decision from the Oval Office.

February 19, 2026
Senior Spanish Police Chief Quits Over Rape Allegation

Senior Spanish Police Chief Quits Over Rape Allegation

A senior police official appointed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has resigned, adding to mounting scandals facing Spain’s leftist government.

February 18, 2026
Bulgaria To Hold Snap Parliamentary Elections

Bulgaria To Hold Snap Parliamentary Elections

Andrey Gyurov was named to lead an interim government ahead of Bulgaria’s April 19th polling.

February 18, 2026
German Chancellor Merz Open to Social Media Ban for Minors

German Chancellor Merz Open to Social Media Ban for Minors

Merz said his government is considering “various ways of handling it in a more restrictive manner.”

February 18, 2026
Iran Reports Geneva Talks Progress, but  U.S. Wants Its “Red Lines” Accepted

Iran Reports Geneva Talks Progress, but  U.S. Wants Its “Red Lines” Accepted

The Iranian President has reiterated that Tehran was “absolutely not seeking nuclear weapons.”

February 18, 2026
Switzerland: Second Round of Ukraine Peace Talks Begins—U.S. Optimistic

Switzerland: Second Round of Ukraine Peace Talks Begins—U.S. Optimistic

Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff said the Geneva talks achieved “meaningful progress” toward resolving the conflict.

February 18, 2026
Iran Claims Breakthrough on “Guiding Principles” in Renewed U.S. Talks

Iran Claims Breakthrough on “Guiding Principles” in Renewed U.S. Talks

Tehran said the Oman-supervised negotiations now have firmer direction, aiming to resolve Washington’s objections to its nuclear programme.

February 17, 2026
Swedish Intelligence Warns of Escalating Russian Hybrid Threats

Swedish Intelligence Warns of Escalating Russian Hybrid Threats

Russia’s risk tolerance around Sweden has risen in recent months, prompting new alerts from the country’s military intelligence service.

February 17, 2026
Trump To Decide on Taiwan Arms Sales Following Warning from Beijing

Trump To Decide on Taiwan Arms Sales Following Warning from Beijing

Ahead of their scheduled meeting this April, President Trump emphasized his “good” relationship with Chinese president Xi.

February 17, 2026
Geneva: U.S. Diplomacy to Focus on Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Iran Nuclear Issue

Geneva: U.S. Diplomacy to Focus on Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Iran Nuclear Issue

Ahead of discussions mediated by Oman, President Trump warned Tehran of the consequences of failing to strike a deal.

February 17, 2026
Rubio Backs Orbán During Budapest Visit

Rubio Backs Orbán During Budapest Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump recently lauded Hungary’s right-wing government, calling its results “phenomenal.”

February 16, 2026