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Iran and United States hold new talks in Geneva
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» GENEVA - Iran and the United States began fresh talks in Geneva on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned of consequences should Tehran fail to strike a deal.
Slovakia revamps bunkers with Ukraine war uncomfortably close
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» NITRA — The war in neighbouring Ukraine feels distant to many in the Slovak city of Nitra but the local council is preparing for the worst and revamping its Cold War-era nuclear fallout shelters.
Moscow, Kyiv set for Geneva peace talks amid Russian attacks
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» GENEVA - Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set for another round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva as part of the latest fraught push by the United States to end the four-year war.
China has slashed air pollution, but the 'war' isn't over
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» BEIJING — Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.
Iran, United States set for new talks in Geneva
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» GENEVA — President Donald Trump warned Iran of potential consequences should it fail to strike a deal with the United States, as negotiators prepare for the latest round of talks in Geneva on Tuesday.
Iran FM in Geneva for US talks, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz Strait
AFP, Published on 16/02/2026
» GENEVA - Iran's foreign minister arrived in Geneva ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States, as the Revolutionary Guards on Monday begin military drills in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Rubio tells Europe to join Trump's fight, says it belongs with US
AFP, Published on 15/02/2026
» MUNICH (GERMANY) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure a nervous Europe on Saturday, saying Washington wanted to recharge the transatlantic alliance so a strong Europe could help the United States on its mission of global "renewal".
Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup 'miracles'
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» MANCHESTER - Arsenal and Manchester City take a break from their battle at the top of the Premier League to try and remain on course for a quadruple this weekend as Wigan and Salford seek monumental FA Cup shocks.
Israeli PM to press Trump for harder line on Iranian missiles
AFP, Published on 10/02/2026
» JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington Wednesday, seeking to press him to adopt a tougher line on Iran’s ballistic missile programme in the next round of talks.
Family matters: Thaksin's party down, maybe not out
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» Thailand's most successful party of the 21st century just had its worst election result ever, raising questions about the future of the political machine built by jailed ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.