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Iran-US talks begin in push to avert war
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» GENEVA — Iran and the United States began indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday, a last-ditch bid to avert war following the biggest American military build-up in the Middle East in decades.
Epstein files reveal links to cash, women, power in Africa
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» PARIS - Jeffrey Epstein built close ties with powerful figures in Senegal and Ivory Coast, files released by the US government last month show, detailing the late sex offender’s influence network across Africa.
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.
Kim Jong Un says he could ‘get along’ with US
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» SEOUL - Kim Jong Un says North Korea could “get along well” with the United States if Washington acknowledges its nuclear status, but has dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul, state media reported on Thursday.
US Democrats allege ‘cover-up' over Trump sex abuse claims
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - Democrats on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump’s administration of the “largest government cover-up in modern history” over reports that it withheld documents relating to allegations that the Republican leader sexually abused a minor.
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.
Scam centres 'destroying' Cambodia's economy, PM tells AFP
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Wednesday that scam centres were destroying his country's economy and giving the nation a bad name -- pushing back on allegations of government connivance.
US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remark
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women's Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a "distasteful joke" by President Donald Trump had overshadowed the achievements of US athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games.
US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» GENEVA - The United States and Iran are set to hold indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday aiming to strike a deal to avert fresh conflict and bring an end to weeks of threats.