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Other countries hold criminal Presidents accountable for their crimes, including insurrection. Want to make America great again, Uphold the rule of law and the Constitution, and reform SCOTUS. www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/l...
Court to deliver verdict Thursday in Yoon's insurrection trial - The Korea Times
A court is scheduled to deliver its verdict at 3 p.m. Thursday in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s insurrection trial stemming from his declaration...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
February 18, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Other countries hold criminal Presidents accountable for their crimes, including insurrection. Want to make America great again, Uphold the rule of law and the Constitution, and reform SCOTUS. www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/l...
Air Force One is set for a costly red-white-and-blue redesign driven by Trump’s personal vision — reviving a plan previously scrapped over expense and technical risks. Critics say taxpayer money is again funding presidential vanity rather than necessity. #Trump #Vanity
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Air Force One jets to get Trump's signature color scheme
Planes in the presidential fleet are set to receive a new paint job at the order of President Trump, US media outlets say. "Air Force One is going to be incredible," the US leader said in 2018.
www.dw.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Air Force One is set for a costly red-white-and-blue redesign driven by Trump’s personal vision — reviving a plan previously scrapped over expense and technical risks. Critics say taxpayer money is again funding presidential vanity rather than necessity. #Trump #Vanity
www.dw.com/en/air-force...
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UN human rights experts say newly released Epstein files raise serious concerns that the scale and organization of the abuse network could meet the threshold of crimes against humanity, renewing calls for an independent international investigation. #Epsteinfiles
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UN panel says Epstein abuses may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’
Experts say newly released documents show the need for an independent investigation into Epstein's sex-trafficking ring.
www.aljazeera.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:44 PM
UN human rights experts say newly released Epstein files raise serious concerns that the scale and organization of the abuse network could meet the threshold of crimes against humanity, renewing calls for an independent international investigation. #Epsteinfiles
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
Japan’s exports surged 17% in January, driven largely by strong demand from China and Asian markets, sharply narrowing the trade deficit. But with U.S. tariffs weighing on global trade, Japan’s export-led recovery still faces rising external pressure. #Japan #China #Asia
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Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets
Japan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets.
apnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Japan’s exports surged 17% in January, driven largely by strong demand from China and Asian markets, sharply narrowing the trade deficit. But with U.S. tariffs weighing on global trade, Japan’s export-led recovery still faces rising external pressure. #Japan #China #Asia
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Ukraine made its fastest battlefield gains in 2.5 years, retaking 201 km² in just days, according to AFP analysis of ISW data. Momentum matters — sustained allied support could increase pressure on Moscow and reshape the terms of any future peace deal. www.kyivpost.com/post/70208 #Ukraine #Russia
Ukraine Made Fastest Battlefield Gain in 2.5 years Last Week: AFP Analysis of ISW Data
The recaptured area is almost equivalent to the Russian gains for the entire month of December and is the most land retaken by AFU in such a short period since 2023.
www.kyivpost.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Ukraine made its fastest battlefield gains in 2.5 years, retaking 201 km² in just days, according to AFP analysis of ISW data. Momentum matters — sustained allied support could increase pressure on Moscow and reshape the terms of any future peace deal. www.kyivpost.com/post/70208 #Ukraine #Russia
EU MEP Terry Reintke condemns ICE raids after the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
“Masked men raiding houses… this is not regular law enforcement.”
Europe rarely lectures the U.S. — but when rule of law is questioned, allies speak. Democracy is transatlantic. @ec.europa.eu
“Masked men raiding houses… this is not regular law enforcement.”
Europe rarely lectures the U.S. — but when rule of law is questioned, allies speak. Democracy is transatlantic. @ec.europa.eu
February 18, 2026 at 11:58 AM
EU MEP Terry Reintke condemns ICE raids after the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
“Masked men raiding houses… this is not regular law enforcement.”
Europe rarely lectures the U.S. — but when rule of law is questioned, allies speak. Democracy is transatlantic. @ec.europa.eu
“Masked men raiding houses… this is not regular law enforcement.”
Europe rarely lectures the U.S. — but when rule of law is questioned, allies speak. Democracy is transatlantic. @ec.europa.eu
At MSC 2026, Gavin Newsom warned the world faces a climate “code red,” arguing U.S. federal policy may shift — but clean-energy transition and global cooperation will continue. #ClimateChange #CleanEnergy #GavinNewsom #MSC2026
@democrats.senate.gov @housedemocrats.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
@democrats.senate.gov @housedemocrats.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
February 18, 2026 at 12:20 AM
At MSC 2026, Gavin Newsom warned the world faces a climate “code red,” arguing U.S. federal policy may shift — but clean-energy transition and global cooperation will continue. #ClimateChange #CleanEnergy #GavinNewsom #MSC2026
@democrats.senate.gov @housedemocrats.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
@democrats.senate.gov @housedemocrats.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
Hillary Clinton accuses Donald Trump of an Epstein “cover-up,” urging full release of related files ahead of her planned Congressional testimony. #HillaryClinton #Epstien #Trump www.france24.com/en/hillary-c...
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of Epstein 'cover-up' in BBC interview
www.france24.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Hillary Clinton accuses Donald Trump of an Epstein “cover-up,” urging full release of related files ahead of her planned Congressional testimony. #HillaryClinton #Epstien #Trump www.france24.com/en/hillary-c...
Marco Rubio’s meeting with Viktor Orbán produced no progress on issues Budapest hoped to advance ahead of Hungary’s elections, analysts say — highlighting limits of expected US backing. #Rubio #Failure #GeoPolitics www.france24.com/en/rubio-mee...
Rubio meeting 'did not produce any movement' on issues pushed by Orban
www.france24.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Marco Rubio’s meeting with Viktor Orbán produced no progress on issues Budapest hoped to advance ahead of Hungary’s elections, analysts say — highlighting limits of expected US backing. #Rubio #Failure #GeoPolitics www.france24.com/en/rubio-mee...
Vladimir Medinsky — nationalist historian and Putin aide who rewrote Russian textbooks to justify the Ukraine invasion — is leading Moscow’s delegation at the latest peace talks. #RussianSham #StandWithUkraine
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
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Who is Vladimir Medinsky, the nationalist historian leading Russia’s peace talks delegation?
Russia’s delegation to the latest round of US-brokered peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Geneva is once again being led by ultraconservative historian and presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky – a…
www.france24.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Vladimir Medinsky — nationalist historian and Putin aide who rewrote Russian textbooks to justify the Ukraine invasion — is leading Moscow’s delegation at the latest peace talks. #RussianSham #StandWithUkraine
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
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Three people killed after an explosion hit a military police building near St. Petersburg Russia. Authorities say the cause remains unclear as investigators probe possible safety violations. #StandwithUkraine #Russia www.spiegel.de/ausland/russ...
Russland: Drei Tote bei Explosion in Polizeigebäude in Sertolowo
Bei einer Detonation auf dem Gelände der Militärpolizei im Westen Russlands sind drei Menschen gestorben. Die Hintergründe bleiben vorerst unklar.
www.spiegel.de
February 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Three people killed after an explosion hit a military police building near St. Petersburg Russia. Authorities say the cause remains unclear as investigators probe possible safety violations. #StandwithUkraine #Russia www.spiegel.de/ausland/russ...
Belgium rebukes US Ambassador Bill White after he attacked a minister and urged dropping a legal case.
Brussels warns diplomats must respect judicial independence and sovereignty. #Belgium #USAmbasodor #Diplomacy
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Brussels warns diplomats must respect judicial independence and sovereignty. #Belgium #USAmbasodor #Diplomacy
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1976...
'I will not tolerate his insults': Backlash grows after US ambassador's outburst against Belgium
Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has summoned Bill White to discuss the ambassador's "unacceptable" statements on X.
www.brusselstimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Belgium rebukes US Ambassador Bill White after he attacked a minister and urged dropping a legal case.
Brussels warns diplomats must respect judicial independence and sovereignty. #Belgium #USAmbasodor #Diplomacy
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1976...
Brussels warns diplomats must respect judicial independence and sovereignty. #Belgium #USAmbasodor #Diplomacy
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1976...
Nearly half of voters across five EU countries support banning X after its €120M Digital Services Act fine.
The question now: will Europe enforce its own digital laws — even against Big Tech? #Musik #X #Disinformation
www.brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1...
The question now: will Europe enforce its own digital laws — even against Big Tech? #Musik #X #Disinformation
www.brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1...
Should the EU ban X? Nearly half of Europeans think so
"This is a test: will the EU step up to its role? It has said it wants to hold the social media giants to account."
www.brusselstimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Nearly half of voters across five EU countries support banning X after its €120M Digital Services Act fine.
The question now: will Europe enforce its own digital laws — even against Big Tech? #Musik #X #Disinformation
www.brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1...
The question now: will Europe enforce its own digital laws — even against Big Tech? #Musik #X #Disinformation
www.brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1...
Global rallies show growing solidarity with Iranians protesting repression. From Munich to Los Angeles, demonstrators are amplifying calls for a secular, democratic future as protests inside Iran face violent crackdowns. Trump promised support that didn't come. #Iran #Protests #Trump @ec.europa.eu
February 17, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Global rallies show growing solidarity with Iranians protesting repression. From Munich to Los Angeles, demonstrators are amplifying calls for a secular, democratic future as protests inside Iran face violent crackdowns. Trump promised support that didn't come. #Iran #Protests #Trump @ec.europa.eu
Rubio’s visit to Orbán undercuts his MSC softer tone.
Backing a leader who challenges EU unity on Ukraine and tech rules signals tensions aren’t easing — they’re moving into Europe’s politics. #Europe #GeoPolitics #Rubio @ec.europa.eu @democrats.senate.gov
www.cnn.com/2026/02/17/p...
Backing a leader who challenges EU unity on Ukraine and tech rules signals tensions aren’t easing — they’re moving into Europe’s politics. #Europe #GeoPolitics #Rubio @ec.europa.eu @democrats.senate.gov
www.cnn.com/2026/02/17/p...
Analysis: While MAGA faces challenges at home, Rubio seeks to export it abroad | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump often seems frustrated that many Americans don’t appreciate that they are living in his “golden age.”
www.cnn.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Rubio’s visit to Orbán undercuts his MSC softer tone.
Backing a leader who challenges EU unity on Ukraine and tech rules signals tensions aren’t easing — they’re moving into Europe’s politics. #Europe #GeoPolitics #Rubio @ec.europa.eu @democrats.senate.gov
www.cnn.com/2026/02/17/p...
Backing a leader who challenges EU unity on Ukraine and tech rules signals tensions aren’t easing — they’re moving into Europe’s politics. #Europe #GeoPolitics #Rubio @ec.europa.eu @democrats.senate.gov
www.cnn.com/2026/02/17/p...
Hillary Clinton at the MSC 2026: forcing Ukraine toward surrender is “shameful.”
She warns abandoning Kyiv betrays NATO, democratic values, and the West itself.
Europe hears the warning clearly — the question is whether Washington will. #Ukraine #NATO #EU #MSC @democrats.senate.gov @ec.europa.eu
She warns abandoning Kyiv betrays NATO, democratic values, and the West itself.
Europe hears the warning clearly — the question is whether Washington will. #Ukraine #NATO #EU #MSC @democrats.senate.gov @ec.europa.eu
February 17, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Hillary Clinton at the MSC 2026: forcing Ukraine toward surrender is “shameful.”
She warns abandoning Kyiv betrays NATO, democratic values, and the West itself.
Europe hears the warning clearly — the question is whether Washington will. #Ukraine #NATO #EU #MSC @democrats.senate.gov @ec.europa.eu
She warns abandoning Kyiv betrays NATO, democratic values, and the West itself.
Europe hears the warning clearly — the question is whether Washington will. #Ukraine #NATO #EU #MSC @democrats.senate.gov @ec.europa.eu
Australian MP Sue Higginson didn’t mince words warning that Trump-style politics built on fear and division is spreading beyond the U.S. Her message: democracies must resist importing culture wars that distract from inequality, climate, and human rights. #Australia #Trump @suehigginson.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Australian MP Sue Higginson didn’t mince words warning that Trump-style politics built on fear and division is spreading beyond the U.S. Her message: democracies must resist importing culture wars that distract from inequality, climate, and human rights. #Australia #Trump @suehigginson.bsky.social
We must not leave Ukraine and Zelenskyy alone with these guys.” Leaked notes show European leaders deeply distrust U.S. handling of Russia peace talks. The transatlantic alliance is entering a moment of strategic doubt and Europe is preparing accordingly. #EU #Uraine
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Confidential Conference on Ukraine Peace: "We Must Not Leave Ukraine and Volodymyr Alone with These Guys"
DER SPIEGEL has obtained notes from a conference call involving EU leaders - including Germany's Friedrich Merz and France's Emmanuel Macron - showing just how little trust Europe has in Washington.
www.spiegel.de
February 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
We must not leave Ukraine and Zelenskyy alone with these guys.” Leaked notes show European leaders deeply distrust U.S. handling of Russia peace talks. The transatlantic alliance is entering a moment of strategic doubt and Europe is preparing accordingly. #EU #Uraine
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
Trump's tariff disaster. U.S. importers now face a record $3.5B customs bond shortfall, leaving shipments stranded and supply chains at risk. Tariffs don’t just hit rivals abroad — they ripple through America’s own economy. #TrumpDisaster #Tariffs #Economy #Imports
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/t...
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Trump tariffs leave importers with record-breaking $3.5 billion U.S. Customs bond funding shortfall
U.S. Customs identified close to $3.6 billion in surety bond insufficiencies in fiscal 2025, a financial guarantee trade experts say has soared due to tariffs.
www.cnbc.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Trump's tariff disaster. U.S. importers now face a record $3.5B customs bond shortfall, leaving shipments stranded and supply chains at risk. Tariffs don’t just hit rivals abroad — they ripple through America’s own economy. #TrumpDisaster #Tariffs #Economy #Imports
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/t...
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Trump-backing billionaire who praised U.S. manufacturing now plans to move 150 Ohio jobs to China.
Workers call it a betrayal — proof that political slogans often collapse when profits are on the line. #ProfitOverPeople #UltraCapitalism #OhioJobsLost
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Workers call it a betrayal — proof that political slogans often collapse when profits are on the line. #ProfitOverPeople #UltraCapitalism #OhioJobsLost
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Trump donor who criticized offshoring to close Ohio plant and move work to China
Workers decried John Paulson’s plan after billionaire painted himself as advocate for domestic manufacturing
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Trump-backing billionaire who praised U.S. manufacturing now plans to move 150 Ohio jobs to China.
Workers call it a betrayal — proof that political slogans often collapse when profits are on the line. #ProfitOverPeople #UltraCapitalism #OhioJobsLost
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Workers call it a betrayal — proof that political slogans often collapse when profits are on the line. #ProfitOverPeople #UltraCapitalism #OhioJobsLost
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Poverty isn’t just economic failure — it’s democratic failure.
Irish MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin told the EU Parliament that poverty “steals childhoods” and humiliates families across Europe. The question now: will Europe treat child poverty as an emergency — or keep debating it? #Poverty #USA #EU
Irish MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin told the EU Parliament that poverty “steals childhoods” and humiliates families across Europe. The question now: will Europe treat child poverty as an emergency — or keep debating it? #Poverty #USA #EU
February 16, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Growing doubts about U.S. reliability under Trump are pushing European leaders to openly discuss a homegrown nuclear deterrent. NATO remains central — but Europe is now debating its own “insurance policy” as trust in Washington weakens. #NuclearDeterrent
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Nuke-talk is heating up among Europeans in Munich
‘Nuclear deterrence can give us new opportunities. Why not?’ Latvian PM tells POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
February 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Growing doubts about U.S. reliability under Trump are pushing European leaders to openly discuss a homegrown nuclear deterrent. NATO remains central — but Europe is now debating its own “insurance policy” as trust in Washington weakens. #NuclearDeterrent
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
“Who gives a shit who owns Greenland?” Senator Lindsey Graham said — then answered: “I don’t.”
Another moment of American global embarrassment, as reckless rhetoric replaces serious diplomacy. @democrats.senate.gov
.https://www.politico.eu/article/munich-security-conference-2026-backhanded-awards/
Another moment of American global embarrassment, as reckless rhetoric replaces serious diplomacy. @democrats.senate.gov
.https://www.politico.eu/article/munich-security-conference-2026-backhanded-awards/
Munich 2026 awards: Kaja Kallas’ poker face, Lindsey Graham cursing and Mark Rutte talking to a dog
From the memorable to the meme-able, here are nine moments to remember from the world’s premier military-security jamboree.
www.politico.eu
February 16, 2026 at 9:59 AM
“Who gives a shit who owns Greenland?” Senator Lindsey Graham said — then answered: “I don’t.”
Another moment of American global embarrassment, as reckless rhetoric replaces serious diplomacy. @democrats.senate.gov
.https://www.politico.eu/article/munich-security-conference-2026-backhanded-awards/
Another moment of American global embarrassment, as reckless rhetoric replaces serious diplomacy. @democrats.senate.gov
.https://www.politico.eu/article/munich-security-conference-2026-backhanded-awards/