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Heavy machinery demolishes a Palestinian building near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 18, 2026.
Heavy machinery demolishes a Palestinian building near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 18, 2026.`
Middle East and Africa

Nearly 20 nations slam Israel's West Bank moves towards 'de facto annexation'

Israel has approved a series of initiatives this month backed by far-right ministers, including launching a process to register land in the West Bank as "state property" and allowing Israelis to purchase land there directly.

1 hour ago
Europe premium

Indonesia committed to supporting Palestinian rights, Sugiono says in Geneva

Indonesia remains committed to supporting the rights of the people of Palestine, Foreign Minister Sugiono said in Geneva on Monday, vowing that Jakarta would uphold international humanitarian laws amid what he described as an increasingly polarized and politicized global human rights landscape. 

4 hours ago
Middle East and Africa

Arab, Muslim countries slam US ambassador's remarks on Israel's right to Mideast land

In an episode released Friday, Carlson pushed Huckabee on the meaning of a biblical verse sometimes interpreted as saying that Israel is entitled to the land between the river Nile in Egypt and the Euphrates in Syria and Iraq.

19 hours ago

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Europe

Optimist-in-chief Rob Jetten to lead Dutch government

The 38-year-old's self-professed "positive message" and youthful energy helped pull off a stunning win over the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) in last year's election.

23 hours ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Surge in Indonesians repatriated from Cambodia scam operations: Envoy

A total of 462 Indonesians were repatriated in the week beginning on Feb. 16 after flying back on tickets they purchased themselves, having received support from the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh.

23 hours ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Stability in Gaza a must for Board of Peace, Sugiono says

Indonesia has stressed the importance of providing stability through the United States-led Board of Peace to pave the way for lasting peace in Gaza, amid domestic concerns about Jakarta's planned troop deployment to the region.

1 day ago
Europe premium

Sugiono to tout welfare at UN rights talks in Geneva

A busy week lies ahead for Foreign Minister Sugiono, who is set to head the country’s delegation to the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, with Indonesia holding the council’s presidency for the first time amid mounting financial pressures on the Geneva-based UN body.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Envoy under fire over quip on Israel's right to Mideast

Envoy's comments contravene the UN Charter and efforts to de-escalate the Gaza war and advance a political horizon for a comprehensive settlement, the countries asserted.

1 day ago
asia-pacific

Indonesian crew member dies in cruise ship fire off Singapore

The blaze on the World Legacy has been extinguished, and there were no other reports of injuries among the crew or 271 passengers on board, authorities said in a statement.

3 days ago
asia-pacific

Indonesia to take deputy commander role in Gaza force: US general

"I have offered and Indonesia has accepted the position of deputy commander for the ISF," Major General Jasper Jeffers announced at the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" attended by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

4 days ago
asia-pacific

South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon for insurrection

Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country. It is the most consequential yet for the ousted leader, whose bid triggered a national political crisis and tested democratic resilience.

4 days ago
asia-pacific

South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial

Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country. It is the most consequential yet for the ousted leader, whose bid triggered a national political crisis and tested democratic resilience.

4 days ago
asia-pacific

Bill Gates withdraws from India AI summit amid scrutiny over alleged Epstein ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for children's safety on AI platforms as he addressed the gathering on Thursday, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

4 days ago
asia-pacific

Trump to decide 'soon' on sending weapons to Taiwan

"I'm talking to him about it. We had a good conversation, and we'll make a determination pretty soon," Trump said, adding that he has a "good relationship" with the Chinese leader, whose country claims the self-ruled island of Taiwan as its territory.

1 week ago
americas

Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously adopted the law a day before, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may soon be released.

2 days ago
americas

Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, vows new 10% levy

The court's landmark 6-3 ruling upended the leverage Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments, both allies and foes, at negotiating tables around the world to reshape diplomatic relations and global markets.

3 days ago
americas

Florida airport to be renamed after US President Donald Trump

Trump, a real estate mogul who has plastered his name on buildings around the world, has sought to leave his mark on the country in an unprecedented image and building campaign.

3 days ago
americas

Los Angeles sues Roblox over child exploitation claim

In a lawsuit, Los Angeles County said the company does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fit for purpose.

3 days ago
americas

X files incoming: Trump orders government release of UFO records

In a social media post, Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other agencies to release the information, calling the matter "extremely interesting and important."

4 days ago
americas

Trump 'Board of Peace' opens with money and troops for Gaza

Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country which has pledged to deploy 8,000 troops—nearly half of the 20,000 sought, would take the deputy commander role in the Gaza force.

4 days ago
americas

Zuckerberg grilled over underage users at social media trial

The trial marked the first time the multibillionaire addressed the safety of his world-dominating platforms directly before a jury and under oath.

4 days ago
europe

UK govt considers removing ex-prince Andrew from line of succession

The former prince was arrested on Thursday at his new home on the king's remote Sandringham estate in eastern Norfok on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

3 days ago
europe

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct

Unprecedented in Britain's modern era, the arrest was a new blow for the ousted royal, who was marking his 66th birthday on Thursday.

4 days ago
europe

'Your success is our success,' Rubio tells Orban ahead of Hungary polls

Rubio's visit is the final stage of a whirlwind trip to Europe that also saw him address the Munich Security Conference and visit another right-wing ally, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.

1 week ago
europe

Europe aims to rely less on US defense after Trump's Greenland push

Transatlantic ties have already been strained over the past year by Donald Trump’s return to the White House. But the US president’s push to annex Greenland dramatically increased European doubts about Washington’s commitment to protect the continent through the NATO alliance.

1 week ago
middle-east-africa

Envoy under fire over quip on Israel's right to Mideast

Envoy's comments contravene the UN Charter and efforts to de-escalate the Gaza war and advance a political horizon for a comprehensive settlement, the countries asserted.

1 day ago
middle-east-africa

Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes

Trump on Thursday gave Tehran a deadline of 10 to 15 days to make a deal to resolve their longstanding nuclear dispute or face "really bad things" amid a US military buildup in the Middle East that has fueled fears of a wider war.

3 days ago
middle-east-africa

Ramadan to start Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, Thursday in Iran

Ramadan, during which hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world observe a fast from sunrise to sunset, traditionally begins with the sighting of the crescent moon.

5 days ago
middle-east-africa

EU to take part in Trump's 'Board of Peace' but not as member

The European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Suica, will head to Washington to represent the EU at the meeting Thursday.

6 days ago

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