Speaking Trump’s language: Iran frames nuclear deal as ‘trillion-dollar’ US win
Tehran is dangling access to its vast oil, gas and mineral reserves, but analysts warn that even this may fail to ‘move the needle’ in talks
· Tom Hussain
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Germany’s Merz says he can’t stand applause for Rubio at Munich conference
The German chancellor described the US secretary of state’s speech at the event as Trump ‘in friendlier packaging’
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Jinggoy Estrada
Jinggoy Estrada is a senator in the 20th Congress, serving his third term since 2004.
Zelensky says Trump’s peace demands focused only on Ukraine ‘not fair’
The president said Ukrainians ‘can’t understand why’ they would be asked to cede additional land to Russia
· Reuters
Europe squares up to Big Tech, risking ire of Washington
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· Angelo Gonzales
11 killed in US strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats
It was one of the deadliest days in the Trump administration’s months-long campaign, and brings the toll to at least 145 fatalities
· Associated Press
Trump appointee bans US states from regulating prediction markets - Asia Times
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· Brad Reed
Bipartisan push grows for Quad summit before Trump’s China trip
Lawmakers urge White House to rally Indo-Pacific partners ahead of high-stakes Xi meeting, citing leverage and coordination concerns
· Khushboo Razdan
Meet Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s Maga girlfriend, Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto
‘GG’ lives with Brin at his Lake Tahoe mansion and attends functions at the White House – Donald Trump just called her a ‘wonderful Maga girlfriend’
· Ishani Sarkar
Trump unveils first Japan investments under trade deal with US
The president hailed the projects – a critical minerals site, a gas power plant and an LNG facility in the US – ahead of PM Takaichi’s visit
· Bloomberg
Canada launches huge defence plan to curb reliance on Trump’s US
Prime Minister Mark Carney has become one of the most prominent global voices criticising the US president’s administration
· Agence France-Presse
Trump Homeland Security spokeswoman out amid immigration crackdown backlash
Tricia McLaughlin, the face of DHS press operations, is a prominent booster of the president’s increasingly unpopular hardline approach
· Reuters
Ukraine and Russia meet in Geneva as Trump piles new pressure on Kyiv
Zelensky urged allies to press Russia for a ‘real and just’ peace deal via tougher sanctions and weapons supplies to his country
· Reuters
Texas sues TP-Link, alleging Chinese government access to its devices
The move comes despite the Trump administration having reportedly paused its own proposed ban on the company’s sales in the US
· Reuters
Trump, Putin e Epstein viram chacota no Carnaval alemão
O presidente Donald Trump foi o mais satirizado no Carnaval deste ano em cidades como Colônia, Düsseldorf e Mainz (foto). Num dos carros alegóricos de maior destaque, ele aparece dançando com a Estátua da Liberdade, de calças arriadas e "Stormy" tatuado na coxa, em referência ao escândalo envolvendo o pagamento de p…
AS: Hakim Perintahkan Pameran Perbudakan Dikembalikan
Seorang hakim Amerika Serikat (AS) memutuskan bahwa pameran tentang orang-orang yang diperbudak keluarga George Washington, presiden pertama Amerika Serikat, harus dibuka kembali untuk sementara di bekas kediaman Washington di Philadelphia.
· Kate Hairsine
Trump i europska desnica - Koliko je blisko prijateljstvo?
Odmah nakon Minhenske konferencije o sigurnosti, američki državni tajnik Marco Rubio otputovao je u Slovačku, a potom u Mađarsku. To nije slučajnost: u obje zemlje premijeri vladaju na način koji u potpunosti odgovara Donaldu Trumpu – euroskeptični su, neprijateljski raspoloženi prema imigraciji, a klimatske promjen…
· Christoph Hasselbach
Hillary Clinton kutoa ushahidi sakata la Epstein
Aliyewahi kuwa waziri wa mambo ya nje nchini Marekani Hillary Clinton ameonesha kutilia mkazo msimamo wake kuhusu sakata la mtuhumiwa wa unyanyasaji wa kingono, Jefrey Epstein, akidai watu wote waliotakiwa kutoa ushahidi , akiwemo Andrew, mwanawe hayati malkia Elizabeth wa pili wa Uingereza, wanapaswa kufika mbele y…
· Deutsche Welle
Trump’s Diego Garcia fears miss the strategic point - Asia Times
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· Thomas P Cavanna
Indonesia's Prabowo should think twice on a Trump trade pact - Asia Times
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· Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara, Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Trump i europska desnica - Koliko je blisko prijateljstvo?
Odmah nakon Münchenske konferencije o sigurnosti (MSC), američki državni tajnik Marco Rubio otputovao je u Slovačku, a zatim u Mađarsku. To nije slučajnost: U objema zemljama premijeri vladaju na način koji se u potpunosti sviđa Donaldu Trumpu: euroskeptici su, neprijateljski su raspoloženi prema imigraciji, a klima…
· Christoph Hasselbach
Ikut Rapat Perdana BoP, Prabowo Diminta Lakukan Hal Ini
Presiden Prabowo Subianto terbang ke Amerika Serikat (AS) salah satunya menghadiri rapat perdana Board of Peace atau Dewan Perdamaian yang dibentuk Presiden AS Donald Trump. Wakil Ketua Komisi I DPR Sukamta berharap Prabowo menegaskan dukungan terhadap Palestina di rapat tersebut.
· Detik
‘Nothing to hide’: Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of Epstein cover-up
While her husband Bill features regularly in the Epstein files, the former US secretary of state says they are being used as a distraction
· Agence France-Presse
Trump predicts Iran nuclear deal, warns of ‘consequences’ ahead of talks
After a summer of military strikes and stalled diplomacy, indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran are set to resume on Tuesday
· Reuters
‘Heroic era’: why North Korea’s Kim is lauding Ukraine war sacrifices
The new homes for families of fallen soldiers are part of a push to showcase tangible achievements before the party congress, analysts say
· Park Chan-kyong
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Trump approval rating holds at 40%, lowest level of his term: pollLatest poll found that 54% of Americans – including 1 in 5 Republicans – believe Trump is too aligned with Russia amid Ukraine peace efforts.
Pentagon ‘close to cutting ties’ with AI firm Anthropic over restrictions
Anthropic wants to safeguard its Claude AI tool from being used for mass surveillance or advanced weapons development, Axios news reported
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Trump dhe e djathta evropiane: Sa e ngushtë është miqësia?
Menjëherë pas Konferencës së Sigurisë në Mynih, ministri i Jashtëm i SHBA-së, Marco Rubio, e vazhdoi udhëtimin e tij në Evropë me vizita në Sllovaki dhe më pas në Hungari. Kjo nuk është rastësi, sepse në të dy vendet qeverisin kryeministra që janë sipas shijes së Donald Trump: ata janë skeptikë ndaj BE-së, kundër mi…
· Christoph Hasselbach
ARD: „Fort Trump” w Bolesławcu i zgrzyty na linii Polska-USA
„Plany istnieją już od dawna, a nazwę wymyślił jeszcze poprzedni prezydent Andrzej Duda: Fort Trump. Polska zbuduje nową, dużą amerykańską bazę wojskową, która kosztować będzie w przeliczeniu 500 milionów euro” – donosi tagesschau. de, portal niemieckiego nadawcy publicznego ARD.
· Anna Widzyk
Trump slams clean energy deal between California and the UK, calls Newsom a ‘loser’
The agreement pledged cooperation on technologies such as offshore wind. Trump said it was ‘inappropriate’ for the UK to deal with Newsom
· Reuters
Bato dela Rosa
Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is a senator in the 20th Congress, serving his second term since 2019.
Trump Pertaruhkan Kesehatan Demi Mobil Bensin Murah?
Dalam apa yang disebut Gedung Putih sebagai "tindakan deregulasi terbesar dalam sejarah Amerika,” Presiden Donald Trump membatalkan sebuah temuan ilmiah penting yang selama lebih dari 16 tahun menjadi landasan upaya Amerika Serikat dalam memerangi perubahan iklim.
· Martin Kuebler
Ce n-a înțeles Nicușor Dan din Conferința de la München
Pentru România, pretextul a venit odată cu prima întâlnire a Consiliului Păcii pe care o organizează în această săptămână liderul de la Washington. Pe agendă se află Planul de pace pentru Gaza. Nimic nu poate garanta că nu vor fi abordate și alte subiecte, dar Nicușor Dan se alătură acestui Consiliu condus doar după…
· Sabina Fati
Arah Kebijakan Eropa terhadap Iran Jadi Bahasan di MSC
Ketegangan di Iran menjadi sorotan utama dalam München Security Conference (MSC) atau Konferensi Keamanan München 2026, menyusul tindakan keras dan mematikan rezim terhadap demonstran serta tekanan Presiden Amerika Serikat (AS) Donald Trump agar Teheran menghentikan program nuklirnya.
· Shamil Shams, Niloofar Gholami
Prabowo Terbang ke AS Bertemu Trump Bahas Hubungan Bilateral
Presiden Prabowo Subianto melakukan kunjungan Kerja ke Washington DC, Amerika Serikat. Prabowo dikabarkan akan bertemu Presiden Amerika Serikat Donald Trump untuk membahas perundingan tarif dagang kedua negara.
· Detik
Mkutano wa Usalama wa Munich 2026 wahitimishwa Jumapili
Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Marekani Marco Rubio amesema Marekani haina nia ya kuifanya Ulaya kuwa "kibaraka" , lakini mshirika ambaye atakuwa tayari kuunga mkono maono ya Rais Donald Trump ya "kufufua" utaratibu wa kimataifa.
· Bakari Ubena
Mazungumzo kati ya Marekani na Iran kuendelea nchini Uswisi
Katika mazungumzo hayo, Marekani itawakilishwa na mjumbe wa rais Donald Trump Steve Witkoff na mkwewe Jared Kushner. Kulingana na Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje ya Iran, majadiliano hayo "yasiyo ya moja kwa moja" yatafanyika siku ya Jumanne chini ya upatanishi wa Oman, na suala kuu litakalojadiliwa ni mpango wa nyuklia wa I…
· Bakari Ubena
When Trump's bluff meets reality on Iran - Asia Times
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· Leon Hadar
In Munich, US urges ‘collective strength’ among allies to deter China
Washington and its Indo-Pacific and European allies emphasise need for cooperation to counter Beijing’s military build-up
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Pistorius: Mai mult efort european în NATO sub scut american
La un an după schimbul tensionat de replici transatlantice privind libertatea de exprimare și rolul Europei în NATO, ministrul german al Apărării, Boris Pistorius, vine la a 62-a ediție a Conferinței pentru Securitate de la München cu un mesaj clar către Washington: Germania și Europa ”își fac temele” și rămân aliaț…
· Nina Haase, Cristian Ștefănescu
11 die in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, say Palestinian officials
Israel’s military says the strikes – days before Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting – were a response to ceasefire violations by Hamas
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H ώρα της Ευρώπης
«Ο παλαιός κόσμος πέθανε» είπε πρόσφατα στο Νταβός ο πρωθυπουργός του Καναδά Μαρκ Κάρνεϊ. Η Διάσκεψη Ασφαλείας του Μονάχου που πήρε αυτή την εβδομάδα τη σκυτάλη στη Γερμανία κινείται στο ίδιο μήκος κύματος. «Ευτυχώς», λένε πολλοί σε γερμανικούς υψηλούς κύκλους, δεν ήρθε ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ. Εκπροσωπήθηκε από τον πιο ήπ…
· Δήμητρα Κυρανούδη, Βερολίνο
Trump shfuqizon dispozitën kyçe për mbrojtjen e klimës
Presidenti i Shteteve të Bashkuara, Donald Trump, ka shfuqizuar një nga rregulloret më të rëndësishme për mbrojtjen e klimës në SHBA. Së bashku me kreun e Agjencisë për Mbrojtjen e Mjedisit(EPA), Lee Zeldin, Trump e ka shpallur të pavlefshme Rregulloren e Gjetjes së Rrezikut të vitit 2009.
· Deutsche Welle
SHBA - Iran: Raund i ri bisedimesh në Gjenevë
Donald Trump, e ka përshkallëzuar qëndrimin e tij në mosmarrëveshjen me Iranin mbi programet e tij bërthamore dhe raketore. Trump e bëri të qartë se ai favorizon një ndryshim të pushtetit në Teheran. Kur një gazetar e pyeti gjatë një vizite në bazën ushtarake amerikane Fort Bragg në Karolinën e Veriut, ai tha: "Kjo …
· Deutsche Welle
Obama blasts ‘clown show’ after Trump’s racist monkey video
The ex-president said most Americans ‘find this behaviour deeply troubling’ and it will hurt the Republicans in the midterm election
· Agence France-Presse
Reza Pahlavi amtolea wito Trump kuwasaidia watu wa Iran
Ameyasema hayo siku moja baada ya Trump kusema mabadiliko ya uongozi ndani ya Jamhuri hiyo ya kiislamu ni kitu kizuri kufanyika.
· Deutsche Welle
Rubio, Wang Yi manage US-China rivalry in Munich as underlying tensions linger
Back-to-back speeches appear to continue relative thaw in run-up to Trump’s expected China trip but sharp swipes are also traded
· Finbarr Bermingham
Trump-style diplomacy could win friends for China but harm US ties with Beijing
Observers say even Washington’s close allies need to hedge against a more assertive foreign policy, with some already courting Beijing
· Dewey Sim
MSC 2026: Rubio fton Evropën të ndjekë shembullin e Trump
"Ne i përkasim njëri-tjetrit" – me këtë mesazh, Marco Rubio udhëtoi për në Konferencën e 62-të të Sigurisë në Mynih (MSC). Në fjalimin e tij në Hotel Bayerischer Hof, Sekretari i Shtetit i SHBA-së theksoi lidhjet e ngushta midis SHBA-së dhe Evropës.
· Peter Hille
SHBA dërgon një aeroplanmbajtëse tjetër në Lindjen e Mesme
SHBA-ja po përgatitet të dërgojë në Lindjen e Mesme një grup të dytë sulmues me aeroplanmbajtësen "USS Gerald R. Ford", e cila do t'i bashkohet në Detin Arabik aeroplanmbajtëses "USS Abraham Lincoln". Presidenti Donald Trump u tha Trump gazetarëve se "aeroplanmbajtësja do të niset shumë shpejt”, por pa dhënë një koh…
· Wesley Rahn