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February 27, 2026 9:25 AM

US-Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progress

The United States and Iran made progress in talks over Tehran's nuclear program on Thursday, mediator Oman said, but hours of negotiation ended with no sign of a breakthrough that could avert potential U.S. strikes amid a massive military buildup. The two sides plan to resume negotiations soon after consultations in their countries' capitals, with technical-level discussions scheduled to take place next week in Vienna, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi said in a post on X after the d...

February 25, 2026 5:06 PM

Zimbabwe ends $367 million health funding talks with US over ‘sensitive data’ sharing concerns

Zimbabwe has pulled out of talks on a $367 million bilateral health agreement with the United States due to concerns over the sharing of sensitive health data in return for U.S. financial support, with a government spokesman suggesting on Wednesday that the offer represented an "unequal exchange". "At its core, the arrangement was asymmetrical. Zimbabwe was being asked to share its biological resources and data over an extended period, with no corresponding guarantee of access to any medical in...

February 23, 2026 9:13 AM

Oman confirms US-Iran nuclear talks set for Geneva on Thursday

Oman has confirmed that the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Geneva on Thursday (Feb 26th), as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate over Tehran's nuclear programme. Oman's foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi announced the confirmation, with the Iranian foreign minister adding that Tehran is negotiating only nuclear matters at this stage, while expressing confidence that a deal can be reached. The diplomatic development comes against a backdrop of unrest insid...

February 22, 2026 9:43 AM

After court ruling, Trump says US global tariff rate will rise from 10% to 15%

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise a temporary tariff from 10% to 15% on U.S. imports from all countries, the maximum level allowed under the law, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program. The move came less than 24 hours after Trump announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on Friday after the court's decision. The ruling found the president had exceeded his authority when he imposed an array of higher rates under an economic emergency law. The new...

October 30, 2026 4:52 PM

Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy

President Donald Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to focus more on voters' economic worries, highlighting the political risks of military escalation ahead of this year's midterm elections. Trump has ordered a huge buildup of forces in the Middle East and preparations for a potential multi-week air attack on Iran. But he has not laid out in detail to the American public why he might be leading the U.S. into its most aggressive action against...

February 19, 2026 10:17 PM

Global Leaders Push for Balanced AI Strategies, Infrastructure and Inclusive Governance at India AI Summit 2026

Senior officials from the United States, United Arab Emirates and Costa Rica on Thursday outlined national approaches to artificial intelligence that prioritise infrastructure expansion, innovation, responsible regulation and multilateral cooperation, during a high-level panel at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The discussion examined AI diffusion, national strategies for building capability and the evolving framework for global governance, featuring Paula Bogantes Zamora, Minister of Scienc...

February 19, 2026 3:04 PM

Germany will seek strategic partnerships with China amid US tariffs, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he would seek "strategic partnerships" with China during a trip next week, as he looks to discuss future cooperation between Europe and the world's second-biggest economy while the United States leans on tariffs. "We have a strategic interest in finding partners in the world who think the way we do, who act the way we do, and who above all are prepared to shape the future together so that we remain a country with prosperity and a high level of ...

February 17, 2026 6:11 PM

US and Iran meet in Geneva

Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran commenced in Geneva on Tuesday, with Iran's supreme leader warning that US attempts to depose his government would fail, even as Washington maintained a significant military buildup in West Asia.US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are taking part in the negotiations, which are being mediated by Oman, alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi. The talks come months after a dramatic escalation in hostilities. Washington and Tehran had...

February 16, 2026 3:09 PM

China’s humanoid robots ready for Lunar New Year showtime

China's most-watched TV show, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, will be viewed later on Monday as a showcase for the country's cutting-edge industrial policy and Beijing's push to dominate humanoid robots and the future of manufacturing. Four rising humanoid robot startups - Unitree Robotics, Galbot, Noetix and MagicLab - are set to showcase their products in the gala, a televised event and touchstone for China comparable to the Super Bowl for the United States. The hype surrounding China'...

February 16, 2026 10:16 AM

Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he told U.S. President Donald Trump last week that any U.S. deal with Iran must include the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping the enrichment process. Speaking at the annual Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Netanyahu also said Israel still needs to "complete the job" of destroying all tunnels in Gaza. Israel, he said, has already dismantled 150 km (93 miles) of an estimated 500 ...