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Mideast airspace closures bring flight chaos
News Agencies, Published on 28/02/2026
» Countries in the Persian Gulf closed their airspace on Saturday after Iran targeted US bases across the peninsula in retaliation for strikes on Tehran earlier in the day.
Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Iran said Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its "excessive demands", tempering the optimism expressed after talks seen as a last-ditch bid to avert war.
Emails to Chinese dancers allegedly threatened Australian PM
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» SYDNEY — A security scare at the Australian prime minister's residence this week was sparked by a bomb threat against an anti-Beijing Chinese dance troupe, the act's hosts said Friday.
Melania Trump to preside over UN Security Council meeting
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» UNITED NATIONS — Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting next week, her office has announced, in the first such appearance by a US first lady.
Japan PM opposes changing male-only imperial succession
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament on Friday that she opposes changing the imperial family's male succession rules.
Cambodia claims crackdown has halved scam activity
Bloomberg and Online Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026
» Cambodian authorities say a crackdown on online scam compounds has cut activity in half since the start of this year, as they face international pressure to dismantle networks accused of stealing billions annually from people worldwide.
Cuba says slain suspects on speedboat had ‘terrorist’ intentions
AFP and Reuters, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Cuban government said on Wednesday that 10 people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on a Cuban patrol were armed with assault rifles and had “terrorist” intentions, according to official media.
Clinton’s former Treasury chief quits Harvard over Epstein ties
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» NEW YORK - Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Ivy League institution said on Wednesday.
UK govt to release files on 'rude' ex-prince Andrew
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» LONDON — Britain's government committed on Tuesday to releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's past role as a trade envoy, after the Jeffrey Epstein scandal widened with the arrest of a veteran UK politician.
Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump will try to sell voters on the economy during his State of the Union address Tuesday, despite suffering a series of stinging blows ahead of crucial midterm elections this year.