February 26, 2026 Taliban sends first envoy to India in diplomatic milestone as regional tensions reshape alliances Afghanistan's new envoy to India signals a major geopolitical shift, as the Taliban seeks diplomatic alternatives amid a sharp deterioration in Pakistan relations.
February 26, 2026 Rubio calls Cuban shootout with stolen speedboat 'highly unusual,' withholds judgment Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Cuba coast guard shootout with U.S.-registered speedboat "highly unusual" as investigation into incident continues.
February 26, 2026 Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva for closely watched Iran negotiations Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi meets Trump envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva as U.S. and Iran exchange proposals on Tehran’s nuclear program.
February 26, 2026 Mexico cruise stops are suddenly scrapped as safety concerns continue in region Amid continuing safety concerns, a security alert for Mexico has forced some cruise diversions from Puerto Vallarta, as vacationers face adjusted travel plans and reroutes.
February 26, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has 'full confidence' in Mexico World Cup games despite cartel violence FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed "full confidence" in Mexico hosting its World Cup games despite escalating cartel violence following kingpin "El Mencho's" death.
February 26, 2026 Power play: How US-Canada cooperation can skip the games and secure our borders U.S.-Canada partnership could reshape global energy markets through cooperation in oil, gas, and critical mineral extraction amid growing opportunities.
February 26, 2026 US military aircraft involved in 'incident' during training in Philippines, service members sent for treatment A U.S. military aircraft reportedly crashed into a barrier during takeoff in the Philippines, injuring all five American personnel aboard.
February 26, 2026 Ancient lost city discovered with drones near famed tourist route: 'Source of great pride' An ancient Roman city featuring a forum and a monumental theater has been discovered near Italy's Appian Way. Researchers used advanced drone technology to uncover historical evidence.
February 26, 2026 Trump’s Iran ultimatum enters decisive stretch after State of the Union Trump sets 10 day to 15 day deadline for Iran nuclear deal, backed by massive U.S. military buildup in Middle East. Negotiations continue as tensions escalate.
February 26, 2026 Kim Jong Un calls South Korea ‘most hostile enemy,’ says North could ‘completely destroy’ it Kim Jong Un threatens to "completely destroy" South Korea, calling it the "most hostile enemy" while expanding North Korea's nuclear arsenal and military capabilities.