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Saturday, 21 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 07:25 CST
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Washington appoints new US envoy on Tibetan human rights

China has previously criticised the role, accusing the US of interfering in China’s internal affairs.

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Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel’s de facto annexation of West Bank

UN warns that Israel's plan will lead to widespread dispossession of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

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Iran says ‘good progress’ made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva

Top diplomat says Iran and US reached an understanding on 'guiding principles' in nuclear talks as tensions persist.

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Police arrest man with shotgun running towards US Capitol building

The suspect, identified as Carter Camacho from the US state of Georgia, was wearing a tactical vest and gloves.

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Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled interview with Texas Democratic candidate

US late-night show host says CBS pulled interview from Monday's broadcast over fears it could violate new FCC guidance.

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Over 80 film workers slam Berlin festival’s silence on Israel’s Gaza war

Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem among actors and directors expressing dismay at Berlinale's 'anti-Palestinian racism'.

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Kremlin official says Russian navy to stop West’s seizure of merchant ships

Russian official says Western powers seizing sanctioned vessels carrying Moscow's oil commit 'piracy-like attacks'.

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‘Tug of war’: Democrats push Trump to release New York City tunnel funds

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the $77m released Tuesday falls short of the amount owed for the transport project.

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Man with shotgun running towards US Capitol building arrested by police

The suspect, identified as Carter Camacho from the US state of Georgia, was wearing a tactical vest and gloves.

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UN panel says Epstein abuses may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’

Experts say newly released documents show the need for an independent investigation into Epstein's sex-trafficking ring.

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Stephen Colbert says CBS barred interview with Texas Democratic candidate

US late-night show host says CBS pulled interview from Monday's broadcast over fears it could violate new FCC guidance.

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France arrests nine over killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque

Quentin Deranque, 23, was beaten to death by far-left activists in France's Lyon last week.

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How Jesse Jackson helped empower US Arabs and lift up the Palestinian cause

Arab American advocates eulogise Jackson as a civil rights giant who embraced their communities and defended Palestine.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,455

These are the key developments from day 1,455 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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US immigration judge rejects Trump bid to deport Columbia student Mahdawi

Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist, faced deportation proceedings amid a protest crackdown under Trump.

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