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US, Indonesia finalize trade deal cutting tariffs to 19%

US, Indonesia finalize trade deal cutting tariffs to 19%

Indonesia to remove trade barriers on more than 99% of US imports, facilitate over $30B in purchases of American goods, White House says

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Argentina’s president reiterates support for Board of Peace, offers to send peacekeeping forces to Gaza
20.02.2026

Argentina’s president reiterates support for Board of Peace, offers to send peacekeeping forces to Gaza

Javier Milei also pledges support of Argentina’s ‘White Helmets,’ an agency responsible for providing international humanitarian assistance

Colombian president defies high court, rallying thousands to defend minimum wage hike
20.02.2026

Colombian president defies high court, rallying thousands to defend minimum wage hike

Gustavo Petro calls for demonstrations after Colombia’s Council of State halts record pay increase

Trump directs release of government records on UFOs, extraterrestrial life
20.02.2026

Trump directs release of government records on UFOs, extraterrestrial life

Move by US president follows his criticism of his predecessor over alleged disclosure of classified information

Trump says Obama 'gave classified information' when ex-president said aliens 'are real'
20.02.2026

Trump says Obama 'gave classified information' when ex-president said aliens 'are real'

'He gave classified information. He's not supposed to be doing that,' Trump says of former President Barack Obama

US holds discussions with Pakistan on development of its critical minerals and energy sectors
20.02.2026

US holds discussions with Pakistan on development of its critical minerals and energy sectors

Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Washington, DC on sidelines of Board of Peace meeting