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Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech
Trump's hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech.
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Trump threatens Iran in State of the Union speech, Tehran compares him to Goebbels
President Donald Trump claimed during his 2026 State of the Union speech that Iran was developing missiles that can strike the US. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman on Wednesday dismissed the claim,…
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Business - German chancellor seeks 'right balance' in his first official visit to China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting China on a two-day trip starting on Wednesday. He's the latest in a string of Western leaders who have been seeking new partnerships with the Asian giant…
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Warner Bros gets new offer from Paramount but still recommends Netflix bid
If Warner’s board changes course and deems Paramount’s latest offer superior, Netflix will be able to revise its bid.
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Three myths about the Russia economic war
Has Moscow really overcome the sanctions regime? It is time to talk facts, not fiction.
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How do US tariffs impact South African economy?
Business leaders in South Africa are breathing cautious sighs of relief after the US Supreme Court ruled that some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutional.
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Press Review - Russia's 'death economy' and Ukrainian resistance: Four years of war in Ukraine
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 24, 2026: First, the fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine makes the front pages in France and Europe. Elsewhere, the British front pages discuss the…
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Business - Reconstruction of Ukraine's economy could cost $588 billion over 10 years
Four years to the day after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we take a look at the state of the country's economy. The World Bank estimates it will take $588 billion over the next 10 years to…
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Iran army helicopter crashes into market, killing 2 pilots and 2 merchants
The incident in Isfahan province follows crash of fighter jet in Hamadan province less than a week ago.
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Trump to deliver State of the Union speech amid anxieties over Iran, tariffs and economy
US President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, possibly outlining a case for US military intervention in Iran and renewing a push to reinstate his global…
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North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economy
The ruling Workers' Party Central Committee names Kim Yo Jong as the full department director at the key party congress.
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Business - EU hits pause on trade deal with US as Trump warns countries not to 'play games'
After the US Supreme Court struck down his "Liberation Day" tariffs as unlawful, US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his trade policy and warned countries around the world not to "play games"…
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