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How one phone call from Trump restarted a feud in the Middle East

President Donald Trump accused of inadvertently igniting tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE, two important U.S. allies in the Middle East

The Independent UK

US attack on Iran imminent? UK pulls staff, China issues travel warning as tensions in region escalate

Amid escalating Iran tensions, Britain, the US, and China are evacuating non-essential personnel from the Middle East. The US is conducting its largest military build-up in decades, while diplomatic talks continue. Citizens are urged to leave Iran as fears of conflict intensify, despite ongoing negotiations aimed at de-escalation.

The Times of India

Trump is marching toward war with Iran. He hasn’t bothered to make clear why

The US spent months promoting a false case for the invasion of Iraq. This time, we’re in the dark about Washington’s goals

The Guardian - US

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Top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefs Trump on Iran options

This was the first time Adm. Brad Cooper briefed Trump since the beginning of the crisis with Iran.

Axios

Trump once boasted about opposing the Iraq war, but Iran shows his stance on foreign conflicts is ever shifting

The rationale to justify the US striking first has shifted from Iran killing protesters to its developing weapons

The Guardian - US

US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

The Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

The Independent UK

The Latest: Tense US-Iran talks in Geneva as Trump deploys warships and aircraft to the Middle East

Iran and the United States are holding a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Washington sends airships and warships to the Middle East to underscore the U.S. demand that Iran stop enriching uranium

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Oman says US-Iran talks end with ‘significant progress’ but no deal reached – as it happened

Omani foreign minister, who was mediating talks, touts progress after meeting wraps and says more talks to take place next week in Vienna

The Guardian - UK

Middle East tensions: US warship leaves naval base amid nuclear talks with Iran

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, departed Crete as the US increases military pressure on Iran. This move coincides with renewed indirect nuclear talks between the two nations, mediated by Oman. The US has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, with multiple warships…

The Times of India

India Was the World’s Richest Country for 1,000 Years. What Exactly Changed?

For much of recorded history, India was one of the largest economic powers in the world. This is not a cultural claim. It is supported by long term economic research. Economic historian Angus Maddison, whose global GDP reconstructions are widely cited in academic circles, estimated that: Around 1 AD, India…

Times Life

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Trump’s plan for strikes on Iran carries major risks – and the US military knows it

As the US continues to assemble military assets in the Middle East and Europe ahead of a possible strike against Iran, Donald Trump is running up against two problems that have plagued American presidents before him.

The Conversation

Toilet trouble aboard US aircraft carrier: Troops feel the 'pressure' as Trump vows to flush out Khamenei regime

America's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is grappling with persistent sewage system failures during its extended deployment near the Middle East. Despite the Navy's assurances of operational readiness, the $13 billion vessel's next-generation plumbing struggles with waste from its 4,600-strong crew, leading to frequent clogs and…

The Times of India

World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford reaches Crete

Washington has built up its biggest military presence in the Middle East in decades as it pushes Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme.

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AAP

Legal doubts emerge over travel home ban for ISIS bride

Policies designed to deal with families linked to Islamic terrorists could breach the constitution, as politicians clash over how to deal with the issue.

The Times of India

‘US president man of action. Wait and see’: Iranians get anonymous ominous texts amid Trump’s threat

Iran has received anonymous texts hinting at US action, amid escalating tensions with President Trump. The US has bolstered its military presence in the Middle East, considering strikes even as diplomatic talks loom. Meanwhile, renewed anti-government protests are sweeping across Iran, amplifying fears of a potential conflict.

Cycling News

Questions remain for Evenepoel, Del Toro the real deal, and a new brutal climb that's here to stay – What we learned from the 2026 UAE Tour

Five key takeaways from seven days of racing at the Middle East's only elite men's WorldTour event

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Huckabee declares Israel should ‘take it all,’ drawing backlash as he cites ancient texts as a reason

He claims Israel has a claim because it is land that was promised to them.

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The Times of India

Ex-CIA agent claims US has decided on imminent strike against Iran

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou claimed the US has decided to launch military strikes on Iran within days, citing a source who visited the White House. He said internal divisions exist, with JD Vance and Tulsi Gabbard opposing action, while Marco Rubio backs it, as US forces reposition across the…

The Guardian - US

Combative Carlson-Huckabee interview reveals US right’s chasm over Israel

Parts of Maga view Israel with suspicion, but US ambassador continues to believe in its divine right to much of the Middle East

The Times of India

Trump to offer Khamenei 'token' deal as US continues major military buildup in Middle East

The US is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East with two aircraft carrier strike groups deployed amid rising tensions with Iran. President Trump is reportedly considering a narrow nuclear deal while Pentagon officials explore options ranging from diplomacy to targeting Iranian leadership. This buildup includes the USS…

International Business Times

U.S. Evacuated Hundreds Of Troops From Key Base In Qatar As Standoff With Iran Continues

The U.S. has evacuated hundreds of troops from Al Udeid base in Qatar, the largest in the Middle East, as the standoff with Iran continues.

The Guardian - US

Trump announces new 10% global tariffs, lashes out at supreme court justices for ‘ridiculous’ ruling - as it happened

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Barchart

S&P Futures Dip With U.S. PCE Inflation and GDP Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.12% this morning as investors assess the potential impact of conflict in the Middle East and await a raft of U.S. economic data, with particular attention on the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and the first estimate of fourth-quarter GDP.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president weighs ordering ‘bad things’ against Iran as nuclear deal sits in limbo

Experts say there are already sufficient US military assets in the Middle East to begin aerial bombing – key US politics stories from Thursday 19 February at a glance

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