Various foreign ministers condemn Israel over West Bank moves, statement says. ISTANBUL, Feb 24, 2026. The foreign ministers of Brazil, France, Spain, Turkey, and several other nations issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent decisions that extend its control over the West Bank, calling them a violation of international law. The joint statement, released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, criticized measures that reclassify Palestinian land as Israeli “state land,” accelerate settlement expansion, and deepen Israeli administration over the occupied territory. Other signatories included Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, as well as the heads of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic…
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A recent large-scale study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has found a significant association between high red meat consumption and an increased likelihood of diabetes among U.S. adults. The research underscores the importance of dietary choices as modifiable risk factors in preventing chronic diseases. Study Overview The study analyzed data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collected between 2003 and 2016. After excluding incomplete records, researchers evaluated 34,737 adults aged 18 and older. Key points: Diabetes was defined using multiple criteria: Researchers adjusted for variables such as age, sex, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, body mass…
WASHINGTON (Feb 24, 2026): U.S. President Donald Trump’s new global tariff officially came into effect at 10% on 24 February, following a Supreme Court decision that blocked several of his previous sweeping import taxes. The move is part of Trump’s ongoing strategy to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and “rebalance trade relationships to benefit American workers, farmers, and manufacturers.” The administration is implementing the levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, allowing a temporary 150-day import duty without requiring congressional approval. Supreme Court Blocks Previous Tariffs Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the president’s earlier sweeping global…
NEW YORK (Feb 23, 2026) – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared a state of emergency and ordered a complete shutdown of the city’s traffic network, permitting travel only for emergencies, as a massive snowstorm sweeps across the Northeast United States. The severe winter storm, described by meteorologists as one of the most intense in over a decade, is expected to disrupt daily life across multiple states, prompting emergency measures and preemptive preparations. Storm Impact and Warnings The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued blizzard warnings from the mid-Atlantic to Maine, including coastal regions in New Jersey, New…
WASHINGTON (Feb 24, 2026): U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to global trading partners, threatening steeper tariffs on countries he accuses of exploiting the United States, even as China calls for restraint and European lawmakers move to freeze a major trade agreement. In a social media post, Trump cautioned that any country attempting to “play games” following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs would face even harsher import duties. His comments come amid renewed uncertainty in global trade policy after the court struck down several of the administration’s earlier tariff measures. Supreme Court Ruling Shakes…
University students across Iran staged a third consecutive day of protests,”Death to the dictator,” signaling renewed domestic unrest just one month after a sweeping security crackdown reportedly left thousands dead. Demonstrations spread from Monday to campuses, including Tehran’s all-women Al Zahra University, where students chanted anti-government slogans and burned or tore the Iranian flag. Though protests remained largely confined to campuses, tensions intensified as security forces reportedly intervened at several universities. At Sharif University of Technology, student-affiliated sources alleged that members of the Basij militia clashed with protesters, leaving several injured. Universities have reportedly issued text warnings threatening disciplinary action…
The United States and Iran are set to hold a third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday, amid heightened tensions, cautious optimism, and sharp rhetorical exchanges between leaders on both sides. Trump curiosity and Araqchi defiance shape Thursday’s US-Iran nuclear talks narrative. The upcoming talks follow weeks of diplomatic maneuvering and military signaling, as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Tehran while Iranian officials signal conditional flexibility. Diplomatic Push in Geneva Oman’s Foreign Minister, Badr Albusaidi, confirmed that indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran will resume in Geneva, describing efforts as a “positive push to go the extra…
As the Trump administration weighs possible military action against Iran, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer has reportedly warned that such an operation would carry serious and potentially escalating risks. According to individuals familiar with internal deliberations, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has cautioned Donald Trump and senior officials that gaps in key munitions stockpiles and limited backing from international allies could significantly heighten the danger to U.S. forces. Concerns Over Military Readiness Caine’s warnings reportedly focus on two core vulnerabilities: Military planners typically rely on strong allied participation for basing access, intelligence sharing, regional deterrence,…
GENEVA (Feb 24, 2026) The global security landscape is undergoing profound and destabilizing change, warned António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, as he called for the urgent creation of a renewed international security architecture. Addressing the opening session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Guterres described the current period as one of “chaos and change,” cautioning that the global order that has shaped international security relations for nearly eight decades is rapidly eroding. Call for a Renewed Global Framework Guterres stressed that the world must respond with clear-eyed analysis and collective resolve. “Moving forward, we need to…
More than 1,500 political prisoners in Venezuela have applied for amnesty under a newly enacted law passed by the country’s legislature, officials said, as part of a broader shift in the nation’s political landscape. The measure, approved by the National Assembly and signed by interim president Delcy Rodríguez, has already prompted the release of hundreds of detainees and could ultimately benefit thousands more. Authorities say amnesty requests are being processed “immediately,” though critics say the law remains limited and excludes many key figures. What’s Happening Criticisms and Controversies Human rights groups and opposition figures have raised several concerns about the…