Republicans in Congress are pursuing tougher voting rules including proof of citizenship while legal rulings and immigration responses add complexity to the national debate
Newly released justice department files tied to Jeffrey Epstein have produced a wave of resignations and investigations, exposed previously undisclosed emails involving Sarah Ferguson and her daughters, and even linked Epstein’s network to Bologna in multiple documents
Diplomatic talks in Geneva produced steps forward on Feb. 17, 2026, even as Iran announced live-fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz and the United States positioned additional naval assets
Delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met in Geneva on 17 February 2026 to begin narrowly focused talks addressing territorial demands, security guarantees and how to implement a ceasefire
A concise summary of maritime strikes, naval movements toward the Middle East, Iranian responses and related domestic controversies involving AI, subpoenas, and Pentagon leadership
U.S. officials outlined new claims that China conducted a covert nuclear test on June 22, 2026, prompting intense debate over whether the United States should resume testing and how to shore up nonproliferation norms
Japan’s planned $36 billion in U.S. projects complements a string of Bureau of Industry and Security measures — from a major penalty for Applied Materials to revised licensing rules for advanced chips and other regulatory changes
A closed military trial in Kronstadt involved seven servicemen accused of stealing copper; conscripts claim officers forced them to commit the crime and later offered contracts in place of prison
Russia submitted a formal rebuttal to the OPCW after five European countries said Alexey Navalny died from a rare frog-derived toxin, calling the accusations baseless
A POLITICO-Cluster 17 poll places Eric Ciotti in front of incumbent Christian Estrosi in Nice, while several former Estrosi allies have joined Ciotti’s list, intensifying the city race
Sweden has declared Russia a clear security threat, raising questions about NATO cohesion, Arctic strategy, and the legacy of diplomatic engagement by figures such as Erik Ramanathan
A compact analysis connecting the 1980s revolutionary wars in Latin America, recent US calls to compete in the Global South, and internal US debate over policy choices
Communities in Skardu and nearby highlands revive the practice of glacier grafting—combining ritual, specific materials and collective labour—to create artificial glaciers that can supply water over decades
Environment Canada issues warnings for heavy snow and blowing snow across the Prairies, with accumulations up to 35 cm and gusts approaching 80 km/h; travel could be dangerous
Montreal drivers are navigating an unusually high number of potholes; researchers at a local pavement laboratory offer technical fixes but say funding and policy gaps block implementation
Three people, including the suspected shooter, were killed during a youth hockey event at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena; police are investigating a possible family dispute and reviewing video and witness accounts