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February 16, 2026

Iran holds military drill in Strait of Hormuz on eve of indirect nuclear talks with US

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) started a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a day before a second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the...

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February 16, 2026

‘Genocide is taking place in Gaza’: Director’s Gaza comments ignite political tension at Berlin Film Festival

Director Emin Alper used the premiere of his film Kurtulus at the Berlin Film Festival to draw attention to the war in Gaza, declaring that “genocide is taking place...

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February 16, 2026

Finnish foreign minister backs 2-state solution following meeting with Israeli counterpart

Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has reaffirmed Helsinki’s support for a two-state solution after meeting Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in Jerusalem, Anadolu reports. “I reaffirmed Finland’s support for...

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February 16, 2026

One is too many: Indonesia must act now on citizen serving in Israel’s army

A report that an Indonesian citizen is serving in the Israeli military demands a firm response from Jakarta. If the report is correct, the government must act without delay....

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February 16, 2026

Hamas condemns Tammun shooting, blames Palestinian Authority leadership

Hamas says the killing in the town of Tammun, south of Tubas, is a new stain on the record of the Palestinian Authority’s security forces, and that the Authority’s...

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February 16, 2026

Over 100 global artists back Francesca Albanese amid criticism over Gaza remarks

More than 100 well-known figures from the arts and entertainment world have signed an open letter backing UN human rights expert Francesca Albanese, who is facing calls to resign...

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February 16, 2026

From Waltz to Hormuz: Why a Gulf escalation would backfire systemically

Most analyses of potential US escalation against Iran in the Gulf remain confined to deterrence logic and regional balances of power. The debate often focuses on credibility, retaliation, and...

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February 16, 2026

Israel plans to expand East Jerusalem’s boundaries via settlement building: Report

The Israeli government is planning to expand the area of occupied East Jerusalem through expanding settlement building in the West Bank, a move that would mean annexing more Palestinian...

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February 16, 2026

Israeli military official warns of possible nuclear ambitions in Egypt, Turkey

An Israeli military official has urged caution over what he described as possible nuclear ambitions among regional powers, including Egypt and Turkey. Yuval Steinitz, chairman of the board of...

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February 16, 2026

How to negotiate from a position of strength when there is perceived weakness

Iran once again finds itself around the negotiating table with the Unted States. Its resolve is still strong, believing righteousness and time remain on its side, but it has...

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