Russia and Ukraine held high-stakes negotiations in Geneva, but the second-day meeting ended after roughly two hours without a breakthrough. Moscow described the talks as difficult and businesslike, while Kyiv accused Russia of delaying progress and rejected any territorial concessions.
19 February,2026 01:42 AM ISTA major geopolitical flashpoint is rapidly unfolding after a report by CBS News revealed that Donald Trump has privately signaled support for possible Israeli military strikes on Iran’s missile and nuclear infrastructure, if diplomatic efforts collapse. The move comes as United States national security officials quietly assess what level of military assistance could be extended to Israel. Key operational elements under review include aerial refuelling support, intelligence coordination and overflight clearance, critical components for any long-range strike scenario. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly demanding nothing less than the complete dismantling of Iran’s uranium enrichment capability, warning that Iran’s growing stockpile poses a direct and immediate threat. WATCH
18 February,2026 04:49 PM ISTThe second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States has concluded in Geneva, with both sides reportedly agreeing on the main “guiding principles” of a potential deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described the talks as constructive, though significant technical details still need to be resolved. The United States has not yet issued an official response.
18 February,2026 12:26 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has officially authorized Secretary Marco Rubio to extend a shocking "last-ditch" offer to Ayatollah Khamenei—a face-to-face summit to end the nuclear standoff forever. But make no mistake: the "Big Stick" is already in the water. With the world's largest warship, the USS Gerald R. Ford, ordered to join the USS Abraham Lincoln in a massive naval pincer, Iran is officially encircled.
17 February,2026 01:09 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT