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Trump Predicts Swift End to Iran Conflict, Hints at Talks
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Trump Predicts Swift End to Iran Conflict, Hints at Talks

President Trump has stated that the "war" with Iran should end "very soon," suggesting that good things are happening and that both sides may meet for talks. He also claimed Iran has agreed to surrender uranium, referring to the conflict as a "small diversion."

Donald Trump Posts AI Images of Himself with Jesus
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Donald Trump Posts AI Images of Himself with Jesus

Donald Trump has repeatedly shared AI-generated images depicting himself in religious contexts, including being embraced by Jesus, drawing both praise from some evangelical leaders and broader discussion.

Slovak Voters for Smer and Hlas Converge on Russia Sanctions Opposition
Worlddennik-n4d ago

Slovak Voters for Smer and Hlas Converge on Russia Sanctions Opposition

The distinctions between voters for Slovakia's Smer and Hlas parties are diminishing, with both groups now largely united in their opposition to sanctions against Russia. Additionally, only a third of Slovaks believe Prime Minister Robert Fico is effectively managing the Iranian fuel crisis.

Slovak Economy Faces Stagnation as Key Sectors Struggle
Businessaktuality-sk4d ago

Slovak Economy Faces Stagnation as Key Sectors Struggle

Slovakia's economy is confronting negative trends in both industry and trade, which could erase anticipated economic growth. Analysts are dissecting January and February data, openly discussing the country's potential path towards stagnation.

Middle East Conflict Intensifies Energy Concerns, Hapag-Lloyd Faces Daily Losses
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Middle East Conflict Intensifies Energy Concerns, Hapag-Lloyd Faces Daily Losses

The ongoing Middle East conflict continues to escalate energy concerns, driving global economic shifts, market volatility, and impacting the travel and tourism sector with significant daily losses, including millions for Hapag-Lloyd due to blocked straits. Crude oil prices react to tensions, while Iran's strategic position in the Strait of Hormuz remains a key factor in the global crisis, also leading to airline ticket price increases due to kerosene shock.

Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Amid Negotiation Claims; Markets React to Peace Hopes
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Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Amid Negotiation Claims; Markets React to Peace Hopes

Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal and dismissed claims of ongoing negotiations, dampening hopes for de-escalation, though markets like the S&P 500 still reacted positively to initial hopes for peace talks, with oil prices falling.

Slovak MP Baláž Open to Coalition with Republika, Criticizes PM's Rhetoric
Politicsdennik-n1mo ago

Slovak MP Baláž Open to Coalition with Republika, Criticizes PM's Rhetoric

Slovak Smer MP Vladimír Baláž stated he would be open to a coalition with the Republika party and found the payment of millions from Dôvera morally questionable. He also expressed disapproval of the Prime Minister depicting political opponents in straitjackets, though he noted opponents use AI to portray the PM in various ways.

M-East war: No distress calls yet from Nigerians in Iran — FG
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M-East war: No distress calls yet from Nigerians in Iran — FG

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, said, yesterday, it is yet to receive any distress call from Nigerians residing in Iran... The post M-East war: No distress calls yet from Nigerians in Iran — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

"Hubris Generally Precedes Clusterf**k": Does It Smell Like Victory?
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

"Hubris Generally Precedes Clusterf**k": Does It Smell Like Victory?

"Hubris Generally Precedes Clusterf**k": Does It Smell Like Victory? Authored by James Howard Kunstler, The message seems to be something like the USA isn’t messing around with all those strike forces in the waters around Iran. The Islamic Republic suddenly looks like Rock-and-Hard-Place-Land. Everybody and his uncle are trying to figure out the calculus in play, World War Three or a happy ending? You’re seeing the most significant US military build-up over there in memory. Smells a little bit like first Gulf War, 1991 — minus all those allies we roped in then. Mr. Trump (via Marco Rubio) has read Euroland out on this one. We are in a cold war with those birds, in case you haven’t noticed. The UK, France, Germany & Co.? They are as crazy as the ladies of The View and their millions of Cluster-B followers. Euroland is yet in thrall to the climate nutters, the farm-and-industry-destroyers, the one-worlders, the Jihad-migrationists, the floundering banksters, and the Klaus Schwab wannabes. Euroland seeks to throttle free speech throughout Western Civ and meddle in everyone’s elections. Euroland keeps mouthing off about a war with Russia despite having no military mojo and going broke-ass broke faster than you can say Götterdämmerung. Bottom line: the US is going solo on this one. What is the objective? Ostensibly “a deal” over Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Like, just cut it out, will you, please? By the way, did you know that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei issued a fatwa in 2005 saying production, stockpiling, and use of nuclear weapons was forbidden under Islam. But then deception is allowed in Islam under the doctrine of taqiyya, against the threat of attack from hostile forces, I’m sure you remember Operation Midnight Hammer in June last year when we attacked and supposedly “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear research and development bunkers at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan? They got pretty banged-up, you may be sure, and nobody in Iran denied there was something nukey going on in those installations. Is there a will there to rebuild the whole darn infrastructure of uranium enrichment and so forth? The mullahs are not saying, which means: of course, they intend to continue developing nuclear weapons — and even if that’s a stupid and futile gambit, given recent history, they still have factories churning out plain old long-range ballistic missiles and new drones by the thousands. Let’s face it: the mullahs are hardcore for Jihad and martyrdom. Since being elevated to Supreme Leader in 1989, Ayatollah Khamenei has sought relentlessly to transform the traditional Islamic concept of Jihad and establish it as the central pillar of the regime’s ideology. Are we doing Israel’s bidding there? (Cue: roar of affirmation.) But then, Israel has a point. Iran has been cuckoo for going on forty years. If Israel wasn’t a target of the mullahs’ eternal Shia wrath, there are their other enemies, the Sunni, on the west side of the Persian Gulf (and next door in Iraq). And consider, too, Iran’s obdurate sponsorship of Jihad, wherever possible, both within and outside the Ummah — including especially Western Civ, where low-grade Jihad has been going on for over a decade. . . mass murders, rape gangs, beheadings, trucks through the Christmas markets. . . . Okay, if Euroland is out, what about the other big dogs, Russia and China. Will they just stand by and let the US have its wicked way with Iran? Russia sent a corvette-class naval vessel down to the Straits of Hormuz for a joint operation with Iran’s navy, but what does that mean? Probably not much more than occupational therapy. Besides, Mr. Trump is just now promising to bring Russia “out from the cold” of all those onerous economic sanctions. . . to begin the process of normalizing relations. You might doubt that Russia wants to blow that for Iran’s sake. And, while it is somewhat out of the news due to the Epstein stink-bomb, and the deepness of mid-winter, there is still a war going on over in Ukraine. Which is to say, the Russians have their hands full in their own back-yard and might, perhaps, be hesitant about piling-on in Iran. And, let’s just suppose that the US objective is actually regime change in Iran. Would Russia be indisposed if the mullahs got kicked out of power? I doubt it. Russia has longstanding annoying issues with Islamic factions distributed throughout their adjoining former Soviet republics. Russia does not need Jihad. Russia might actually live more comfortably with Iran under a secular government, tilting a bit more western in temperament. Just sayin’. . . . China has more urgent concerns with Iran. China gets around 13-percent of its oil imports from Iran, and it enjoys a three to four percent discount on it. Regime change or war that could damage Iran’s oil terminals would be bad news for China. But then, China is at a long geographic remove from Iran, and China is not used to conducting military adventures so far from home, so don’t expect much assistance there. China’s other option would be to start a kerfuffle over Taiwan to distract and divert the US. We’ll just have to see about that. Uncle Xi Jinping has been busy lately sacking the upper echelons of his own military leadership. Are they even ready for action? Plus, China’s economy is wobbly. Consider also: has the US given China assurances of continued oil imports from Iran if it steers clear of the situation there? What are we operationally capable of over in Iran with all our warships, fighter jets, and other stuff? I don’t know. . . and neither do you. Looks impressive, but a couple of Sunburn-type missiles landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln could produce a profound instant attitude adjustment. Perhaps President Trump, WarSec Hegseth, and StateSec Rubio have more refined plans for disarming Iran and surgically removing the cuckoo-birds in charge. Our guys are certainly acting confident. But then in geopolitics confidence is best friends with hubris. And hubris generally precedes clusterfuck. The art of the deal is not for sissies. Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 16:20

Bomb Threat Targets Pope Leo's Brother Amid Trump Dispute
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Bomb Threat Targets Pope Leo's Brother Amid Trump Dispute

Pope Leo's brother reportedly received a bomb threat amid a public conflict with Donald Trump. The dispute escalated after Trump's 'Jesus post' prompted the Pope to criticize AI abuse and the former president's use of religion as a political weapon.

Pope Leo XIV Addresses Corruption, Human Rights in Cameroon Visit
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Pope Leo XIV Addresses Corruption, Human Rights in Cameroon Visit

Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon, where he was greeted by large crowds and delivered a powerful message to the country's elites. He called for an end to corruption and abuse of power, emphasizing the importance of human rights.

Parisian Engineer Wins €1 Million Picasso in Raffle
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Parisian Engineer Wins €1 Million Picasso in Raffle

A Parisian engineer won a Pablo Picasso painting valued at over one million euros after purchasing a 100-euro raffle ticket. He was reportedly surprised and initially skeptical about his unexpected win.

Local Elections Held in 10 Serbian Municipalities
Politicsirozhlasdeloindex-hr+11n1-serbia24urjutarnji-listdanasklix-ban1-bihvijesti-mebalkan-web+3 more17d ago14 sources

Local Elections Held in 10 Serbian Municipalities

Local elections are underway in ten municipalities across Serbia, with 247,985 citizens eligible to vote for declared lists formed by local ruling parties.

Middle East Conflict Fuels Global Economic Stagflation, Energy Crisis, and Rising Costs
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Middle East Conflict Fuels Global Economic Stagflation, Energy Crisis, and Rising Costs

The Middle East conflict continues to impact the global economy, leading to potential stagflation, rising mortgage rates in the US, and lower Wall Street trading. South Korea has implemented a 12-step plan to reduce energy consumption due to surging oil prices, while Europe faces a potential gas price explosion if LNG imports from Qatar remain halted, and global fuel prices are causing concern in places like Manila.

Čižnárovci Family's Real Estate Holdings
Politicsaktuality-sk1mo ago

Čižnárovci Family's Real Estate Holdings

The Čižnárovci family, including the former prosecutor general and his son, reportedly own a new development with 14 apartments, adding to their existing 18 apartments, with assistance from a relative of a Smer party sponsor.

Orbán Accepts Responsibility for Election Defeat, Calls for Renewal
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Orbán Accepts Responsibility for Election Defeat, Calls for Renewal

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accepted full responsibility for his party's recent election defeat, stating he was surprised by the outcome. He indicated that a complete renewal is needed, suggesting a political era has ended.

Why Otti deserves 2nd term – Abia Speaker
Politics6d ago

Why Otti deserves 2nd term – Abia Speaker

Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, has thrown his weight behind Governor Alex Otti’s re-election bid, declaring that the governor “deserves a second term” to consolidate…

Jelgava Equips Most Surveillance Cameras with AI
Worldlsm-lv11d ago

Jelgava Equips Most Surveillance Cameras with AI

The city of Jelgava, Latvia, has equipped the majority of its 945 surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence, making it a daily tool for operational services in urban security. This move highlights the increasing use of AI in city safety monitoring.

NATO Allies Work on Hormuz Plan B Amid Trump's Criticism and Withdrawal Threats
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NATO Allies Work on Hormuz Plan B Amid Trump's Criticism and Withdrawal Threats

US allies are developing a Plan B for the Strait of Hormuz in case President Trump withdraws, as Trump continues to strongly criticize NATO countries for their unwillingness to deploy militaries to the waterway and threatens to leave the alliance. This comes as Trump's irritation with NATO forces Europeans to confront the realities of the alliance.

Daylight Saving Time Begins Across Europe
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Daylight Saving Time Begins Across Europe

Daylight Saving Time has begun across Macedonia and most European countries on the last weekend of March, meaning longer days and more daylight in the afternoon from today.

Trump: Šli smo na kratko ekskurzijo
World24ur1mo ago

Trump: Šli smo na kratko ekskurzijo

Ameriški predsednik Trump je napovedal, da se bo vojna proti Iranu, ki jo je označil za kratko ekskurzijo, kmalu končala, vendar se bo v primeru potrebe znova začela.

Informer's Funding Questioned in Serbia
Politicsdanas1mo ago

Informer's Funding Questioned in Serbia

An article questions the funding sources of the Serbian media outlet Informer and its editor Dragan J. Vučićević, criticizing the perceived impunity of the pro-government media.

Semeru Volcano Erupts Again in Indonesia
Sciencebalkan-web1mo ago

Semeru Volcano Erupts Again in Indonesia

Indonesia's Semeru volcano has erupted again, sending an ash column 3,000 meters from its crater. The Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation has issued advisories.