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Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran to 'protect American people'

Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran to 'protect American people'

US president vows to destroy Iranian missiles, annihilate navy; urges Iranians to 'take over your government,' calls on armed forces, police to surrender

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UN rights chief cites Epstein case in warning about global violence against women
28.02.2026

UN rights chief cites Epstein case in warning about global violence against women

Volker Turk urges governments to ensure accountability, protect victims, saying powerful systems still shield abusers as attacks on women rise

Air India suspends flights to Israel for 1 week amid rising US-Iran tensions: Report
28.02.2026

Air India suspends flights to Israel for 1 week amid rising US-Iran tensions: Report

Airline will halt operations begining March 1, citing security concerns, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel

Oman says US-Iran talks reach agreement on ‘zero stockpiling’ of enriched uranium
28.02.2026

Oman says US-Iran talks reach agreement on ‘zero stockpiling’ of enriched uranium

Foreign minister says existing enriched uranium stockpiles to be down-blended to lowest level, converted into irreversible fuel under full IAEA verification

Trump highlights Venezuelan oil growth, calls Caracas 'new friend and partner'
28.02.2026

Trump highlights Venezuelan oil growth, calls Caracas 'new friend and partner'

‘Think 80 million barrels of oil. Think of what that means,’ says president. ‘It's great for Venezuela, and it's great for us.’

Trump says billions of dollars may have to be returned after top court strikes down tariffs
28.02.2026

Trump says billions of dollars may have to be returned after top court strikes down tariffs

Ruling 'could allow for hundreds of billions of dollars to be returned to countries and companies,' says president