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Trump's Board of Peace painted a rosy picture of Gaza's future. On the ground, there is only despair

At the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, President Donald Trump spoke of billions of dollars pledged to rebuild the Gaza Strip and a “new and harmonious” Middle East rising from the ashes of war

The Independent UK

Trump has given Iran a ten-day ultimatum – but chances of an agreement look slim

Donald Trump delivered an ultimatum to Iran at the first board of peace meeting in Washington on February 19. He told Tehran to reach a “meaningful” deal with the US within ten to 15 days or “really bad things” will happen. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had earlier said…

The Conversation

Bodyguards for Azerbaijani president, in town for Trump’s Board of Peace, attack protesters in DC

Demonstrators were outside hotel in Washington demanding the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan

The Guardian - US

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The Trump team’s justification for tariffs was rebalancing the trade deficit—it’s not going the way they wanted

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, in 2025 the deficit with China decreased $93.4 billion to $202.1 billion.

Fortune

Whistles are a symbol of resistance amid Trump’s ICE crackdown. Some say they hurt more than they help

The instrument has strengthened community ties, but some organizers say whistles can create panic or confusion

The Guardian - US

EU steel exports to US drop 30% as talks stall over Trump tariffs relief

EU steel exports to the US fell 30% in 2025 under the weight of Washington’s 50% tariffs. With talks between Brussels and Washington still in deadlock, the downturn shows little sign of easing.

Euronews

EU ministers to grill Commissions's Šuica over attendance at Trump’s Board of Peace launch

EU foreign ministers will question Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica on Monday about her participation at the launch of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, amid criticism from several member states over the Commission’s mandate and role.

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Foreign Secretary to hold talks in US as Chagos Islands deal thrown into further crisis

Yvette Cooper will hold talks with Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday and the British Indian Ocean territory is likely to be high on the agenda

Evening Standard

A war foretold: how the CIA and MI6 got hold of Putin’s Ukraine plans and why nobody believed them

Drawing on more than 100 interviews with senior intelligence officials and other insiders in multiple countries, this exclusive account details how the US and Britain uncovered Vladimir Putin’s plans to invade, and why most of Europe – including the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy – dismissed them

The Guardian - UK

Corruption is no longer envelopes of cash – now it is about who Washington is shielding and who it is sacrificing

Trump has attacked judges and weakened global safeguards. Someone needs to stand up to the US and stop the erosion of democracy

The Guardian - UK

France says EU lacked mandate to attend Trump's Board of Peace meeting

France said the European Commission had no mandate to represent member states at US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, after its Mediterranean commissioner attended the gathering alongside representatives from more than 45 countries.

Radio France Internationale

Indonesia seals ‘great’ US trade deal and pledges 8,000 troops for Gaza

Deal struck during president Prabowo Subianto’s Washington visit slashes US tariffs from 32% to 19%

The Independent UK

Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC

Memorial services honoring the life of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be expanded beyond Chicago with events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina

The Independent UK

New Retirement Policy Proposals Could Reshape Social Security and Pension Benefits in 2026

Retirees and near‑retirees are watching Washington closely as new retirement policy proposals gain traction heading into 2026. These ideas could reshape how Social Security benefits...

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1 Nuclear Energy Stock That Billionaire Dan Loeb Loves Now

Constellation Energy is poised to benefit significantly from the proliferation of data centers and developments in Washington.

Euronews

Trump launches his 'Board of Peace' as US-Iran tensions escalate

The first meeting of Trump’s new "Board of Peace" took place on Thursday, bringing together some two dozen allies from across the world in Washington.

The Conversation

Trump’s diplomatic blitz exposes a misunderstanding of peacemaking

The inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s board of peace in Washington on February 19 caps a busy week for US diplomacy – though, not necessarily for the country’s professional diplomats. These people have been largely sidelined in the close-knit circle of the US president’s personal envoys, his former real-estate business…

The Independent UK

Countries that attended Trump's first Board of Peace meeting in Washington

The Board of Peace has met for the first time in Washington, bringing officials from nearly 50 countries together

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Airbus posts record year — but Washington still prefers the Boeing 'home' team

Strong profits and a record order book underline Airbus’s commercial strength, even as US political backing helps Boeing land massive overseas deals.

The Times of India

Middle East on boil: 5 reasons why Trump may attack Iran anytime now

The United States and Iran are nearing a potential military confrontation as diplomacy falters and military preparations intensify. A significant US military buildup in the Middle East, coupled with Iran's fortification of nuclear sites, raises fears of a major escalation. Despite ongoing talks, key gaps remain, and Washington is weighing…

Euronews

US energy leader slams IEA's net zero agenda, suggests Washington could walk out

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the International Energy Agency should focus on energy security and abandon net zero ideas, but EU leaders have backed the Paris-based agency as a "trusted pillar" of the global energy community.

Euronews

Uzbekistan and US formalise joint investment mechanism in Washington

Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals, irrigation and agro-industry.

Euronews

Dance troupe stages artistic protest in Washington over Minneapolis shootings

A professional dance group held interpretive performances in Washington, honouring protesters killed in Minneapolis and drawing attention to fatal shootings by federal agents.

The Guardian - UK

For or against? Timeline of Trump’s meandering position on UK Chagos deal

Washington has given its backing to the agreement only to withdraw it again – and then repeat the cycle

Radio France Internationale

UN hits out at Trump's ‘Board of Peace’ ahead of inaugural meeting in Washington

Members of the United Nations Security Council have sent out a clear message ahead of US President Donald Trump’s inaugural Board of Peace gathering – the fragile Gaza ceasefire must become permanent, and unilateral moves in the West Bank risk closing the door on a two-state solution.

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