Iran denies Trump's claim of long-range missile plans to threaten US
Iran on Wednesday denied Donald Trump's claim that it is building missiles that “could soon reach the US”, even as one expert called them “broadly true”.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump warns Iraq of the dangers Nouri al-Maliki returning, but will he be outmaneuvered? - opinion
On January 27, US President Donald Trump declared on his Truth Social media platform that Iraq would be making a “disastrous mistake” if Nouri al-Maliki was reinstalled as prime minister. He argued that “last time Maliki was in power, the country descended into poverty and total chaos” and that this “should not be a…
Trump’s Gaza gamble: Disarming Hamas must be a non-negotiable - opinion
In February, US President Donald Trump convened the “Board of Peace” in Washington, DC, bringing together 59 representatives and several heads of state to launch his ambitious initiative to resurrect Gaza from decades of jihadist indoctrination and radicalization.
Casey Means faces confirmation hearing to be US surgeon general
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, left, and journalist Megyn Kelly attend a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Secretary of Health and Human Services post, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/ali-swenson
Os principais pontos do discurso de Trump no Congresso
O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, fez nesta terça‑feira (25/02), em uma sessão conjunta do Congresso, seu discurso anual sobre o Estado da União, destacando o aumento da produção econômica, a redução nos números da imigração e a equipe masculina de hóquei no gelo dos EUA.
· Deutsche Welle
Trump’s USMCA exit threat seen pushing Canada into China’s arms
Analysts expect Ottawa to diversify trade as future of North American trade pact remains uncertain, while a US departure would ‘hit Canada like an earthquake’
· Kandy Wong
Trump plans to take his State of the Union message on the road — eventually
President Donald Trump exits the House Chamber after delivering the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool)
· https://apnews.com/author/seung-min-kim
Live updates: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks
In his State of the Union address Trump said his preference was to use diplomacy in dealing with Iran. But, he added, “I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror — which they are, by far — to have a nuclear weapon.”
Iran accuses US of spreading ‘big lies’ after Trump’s State of the Union address – US politics live
President claimed during longest ever State of the Union speech that Tehran was building weapons that could strike the US
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/taz-ali,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/davidsmith
Trump offers rare praise of Hamas and threatens Iran during State of the Union
US President Donald Trump offered rare praise to Hamas during his State of the Union address, saying the Palestinian movement had “worked along with Israel” to retrieve the bodies of Israeli captives.
· https://www.facebook.com/middleeasteye/
Trump’s Iran calculus: A final diplomatic gamble or a countdown to conflict? - analysis
Shortly before US President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, senior officials from the US House of Representatives and Senate emerged from a classified briefing on Iran held by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA chief John Ratcliffe.
Zelenskyy: Delegación ucraniana hablará con enviados de Trump en Ginebra antes de reunión con Rusia
Parientes de personas fallecidas durante la ocupación rusa reaccionan en el Muro de Recuerdo durante una ceremonia para conmemorar el cuarto aniversario de la invasión rusa de plena escala de Ucrania, en Bucha, Ucrania, el martes 24 de febrero de 2026. (AP Foto/Sergei Grits)
· https://apnews.com/author/kamila-hrabchuk
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
Phil Collins performs at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on March 9, 2018, left, Lauryn Hill performs during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington on Dec. 5, 2025, center, and Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo)
· https://apnews.com/author/mark-kennedy
Trump's Cuba Pressure Campaign Could Spark Cohiba Cigar Price Spikes
Cuba is buckling under a severe economic crisis. Years of economic mismanagement, turbocharged by hyperinflation and population decline, have left the nearly seven-decade-old communist government weaker than at any point in years. Now, the Trump administration has promised maximum pressure, with President Trump open…
· Tyler Durden
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva for more Russia talks
Relatives of those killed during the Russian occupation react at the Wall of Remembrance during a ceremony to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Bucha, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
· https://apnews.com/author/kamila-hrabchuk
Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump delivered his longest speech to Congress - lasting one hour 47 minutes - and told US lawmakers that the "country is winning again" as he touted his administration's achievements.
· Jake Horton, Lucy Gilder & Tom Edgington
Trump claims host of successes and attacks old foes in longest State of the Union
President hails ‘turnaround for the ages’ but offers few policy pledges and repeats jibes against ‘crazy’ Democrats
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/chris-stein
Developing | In meeting with Merz, Xi urges efforts to advance ties to ‘new levels’The German chancellor’s visit comes as Europe rebalances China ties under a more assertive US foreign policy led by Donald Trump.
The German chancellor’s visit comes as Europe rebalances China ties under a more assertive US foreign policy led by Donald Trump
· Cao Jiaxuan
Irán replica a Trump antes de las conversaciones de Ginebra ante un gran despliegue militar de EEUU
Una mujer cruza una calle mientras las motocicletas pasan en Teherán, Irán, el martes 24 de febrero de 2026. (AP Foto/Vahid Salemi)
· https://apnews.com/author/jon-gambrell
Iran-US row; All military options bad for Trump. Diplomacy best option
Starmer is in zugzwang. Mandelson arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Trump paints rosy picture of US in record-long State of the Union speech
US President Donald Trump has wrapped up his State of the Union address, promising "our future will be bigger, better, brighter, bolder, and more glorious than ever before." Trump's 108-minute speech broke his own record for longest presidential address to Congress.
· AfricaNews
Trump's theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in course
Donald Trump delivered a combative State of the Union address on Tuesday night that hailed what he said was an American "turnaround for the ages".
· Anthony Zurcher
Trump Administration Moves to Allow Intelligence Agencies Easier Access to Law Enforcement Files
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· Tim Golden
Trump Admin To Launch New Free-Speech Site To Combat Censorship Abroad
Authored by Kevin Stocklin via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
· Tyler Durden
Trump lays out case for possible attack on Iran in State of the Union
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Mia Gonzalez
‘A war will start’: Iranians on edge as Trump’s ‘armada’ closes in‘Going to war with America, Israel and Nato will have very horrible and unpredictable consequences,’ a Tehran resident says.
‘Going to war with America, Israel and Nato will have very horrible and unpredictable consequences,’ a Tehran resident says
· Associated Press
Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva nuclear talks
Iranian state TV released on Tuesday a video showing the country’s Revolutionary Guard holding a drill that included launching missiles, flying drones and firing guns at targets along its coast, without elaborating on the exact time or place of the exercise.
· https://apnews.com/author/jon-gambrell
Trump's State of the Union speech buried the ballistic missile threat as unimportant - analysis
Defense-minded Israelis were watching US President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech avidly for mentions of the word "Iran," but also more specifically, for the words "ballistic missiles."
Eastern Washington hosts Northern Colorado following Wisne's 38-point game
Northern Colorado Bears (18-10, 8-7 Big Sky) at Eastern Washington Eagles (11-17, 9-6 Big Sky)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Gallatin leads Eastern Washington against Northern Colorado after 25-point outing
Eastern Washington Eagles (13-15, 6-9 Big Sky) at Northern Colorado Bears (20-8, 11-4 Big Sky)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Washington State hosts Brubaker and Seattle U
Seattle U Redhawks (5-22, 1-15 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (5-24, 4-12 WCC)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Washington, Illinois State Redbirds host the Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis (8-16, 6-10 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (16-11, 10-6 MVC)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino
Gianni Infantino celebrated 10 years as Fifa president on 26 February 2026
· Bbcsport
Safe hands, 'I feel Qatari' and befriending Trump - 10 years of Infantino
Gianni Infantino celebrates 10 years as Fifa president on 26 February
· https://www.facebook.com/BBCSport/
Trump touts US ‘golden age’, avoids direct mention of China before Beijing tripIn nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections.
In nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections
· Dewey Sim
Trump spoke for 108 minutes. We fact-checked 13 of his boldest claims
Washington: Donald Trump’s record-breaking 108-minute State of the Union address packed in plenty of triumphalism even as the approval ratings of the US president highlight the growing discontent of the public.
· Melissa Goldin, Calvin Woodward
State of the Union
In a combative State of the Union speech – the longest in modern history at about 108 minutes – United States President Donald Trump defended his administration’s economic performance and hardline immigration agenda amid sagging poll numbers before the midterm elections.
· Al Jazeera
Claves del discurso de Trump del Estado de la Unión
Miembros del Congreso ofrecen una ovación en pie durante el discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión del presidente Donald Trump, en un pleno del Congreso en la Cámara de Representantes en el Capitolio federal en Washington, el martes 24 de febrero de 2026. (Jessica Koscielniak/Pool Foto via AP)
· https://apnews.com/author/steven-sloan
Ten must-read books on US-Iran relations
As I write these sentences, a massive military buildup - instigated by Israel and its American agents, and mobilised by US President Donald Trump - is encircling Iran for a decisive operation.
· https://www.facebook.com/middleeasteye/
Trump's showmanship distracts from all that was riding on today's address
Donald Trump has delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term. (Reuters: Kenny Holston/pool)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/laura-tingle/9711054
Trump’s State of the Union: Key highlights
US President Donald Trump has delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, using the primetime speech to defend his administration’s record and outline political and economic priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
· RT
A closer look at Donald Trump's State of the Union address
Standing in front of allies, enemies, Olympians and the victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump has delivered his State of the Union address. Let's take a closer look at it.
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/brianna-morris-grant/13965022
Washington faces Atlanta on 3-game road slide
Washington Wizards (16-41, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (29-31, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Anthropic digs in heels in dispute with Pentagon, source says
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Victor Barreiro Jr.
World Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters President Donald Trump declared during a marathon State of the Union on Tuesday that “we’re winning so much” — insisting he'd sparked an economic boom at home and imposed a new world order abroad in h
President Donald Trump declared during a marathon State of the Union on Tuesday that “we’re winning so much” — insisting he'd sparked an economic boom at home and imposed a new world order abroad in hopes it can counter his sliding approval ratings .
· Yonhap
Trump makes Iran missile, protest deaths claims; Tehran slams ‘big lies’
United States President Donald Trump has told Congress that he would prefer to resolve differences with Tehran through diplomacy, while laying out his case for potential attacks on Iran, which he claimed was seeking to develop missiles that could strike the US mainland.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Piloto militar herido en redada contra Maduro recibe la Medalla de Honor durante discurso de Trump
El suboficial del Ejéricto de Estados Unidos Eric Slover recibe una Medalla de Honor durante el discurso del Estado de la Unión del presidente, Donald Trump, ante una sesión conjunta del Congreso, en la Cámara de Representantes, en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos, Washington, el 24 de febrero de 2026. (AP Foto/Alex B…
· https://apnews.com/author/konstantin-toropin
Trump spoke for more than 100 minutes. Here are five key takeaways
Donald Trump's address focused on a "turnaround" in America's fortunes since his return to the presidency. (Reuters: Kenny Holston/Pool)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/brad-ryan/6017770
Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech
United States President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history on Tuesday night, covering an array of his policies on the US economy, crime, trade, immigration and foreign policy, all of which he said contributed to a “turnaround for the ages”.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump has lost the ability to entertain. Sadly, he hasn't lost the ability to offend | Moira Donegan
Throughout the speech, Trump seemed tired. He had difficulty reading from his teleprompter; he gripped the podium with a tightness bordering on desperation
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/moira-donegan