FACTFLOW
Saturday, 21 February 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 13:25 CST
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World leaders met in Munich to discuss the future of Europe. Here's what happened
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Kurt Volker, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, for his takeaways following this year's Munich Security Conference.
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With no disarmament agreement, group says work to clear Gaza explosives hasn't begun
The United Nations group that clears explosives from conflict zones tells NPR it has not started major clearing operations in Gaza, because Israel and Hamas have not yet agreed on the terms for disarmament of the territory.
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US and Iran head to Geneva to continue talks on Iran's nuclear program. What to know
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Vali Nasr, a professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University, about nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
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As US presence wanes, China works to increase its influence through foreign aid
When the U.S. pulled back on giving out foreign aid last year, fears emerged that China would swoop to take America's place. But China's approach may signify a different role for it in global health.
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India hosts AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders, tech giants
Summit aims to outline global AI governance and collaboration for inclusive growth and sustainability.
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ByteDance pledges fixes to Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood copyright claims
Hollywood groups say the AI video generator uses the likeness of actors and others without permission.
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Iran’s Araghchi arrives in Geneva for second round of nuclear talks with US
Iran's top diplomat says he will meet with IAEA director before the high-stakes talks with US are held on Tuesday.
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When is Ramadan 2026, and how is the moon sighted?
The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, February 19.
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UK’s Starmer announces crackdown on AI chatbots in child safety push
PM seeks powers to act quickly on a consultation considering an Australia-style social media ban for children below 16.
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Indonesia’s Gaza gamble
Indonesia’s plan to send troops to Gaza could test its longstanding foreign policy independence.
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North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war
North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.
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Europe’s growing fight over Israeli goods: Boycott movements mushroom
From a supermarket worker's grassroots act to state-led initiatives, a protest grows. But pro-Israel groups battle back.
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US forces board tanker in Indian Ocean that fled Trump’s Venezuela blockade
Panamanian-flagged Veronica III left Venezuela on the same day as the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro in January.
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Netanyahu calls for dismantling Iran’s nuclear programme in any US deal
Israeli prime minister details demands on Iran as US prepares to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva.
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Israel’s move to register land ‘systematises dispossession’ of Palestinians
Israeli rights groups say land registration in West Bank will further Israel's aim of annexing Palestinian territory.