20 February 2026

Fabrizio Vielmini: Italy’s strategic future in Eurasia runs through Baku - INTERVIEW
Baku is ready to help Gaza — but there are red lines

At the first meeting of the Peace Council in Washington on February 19, a list of countries participating in the Gaza reconstruction initiative was announced. Among the states contributing to the $7 billion assistance package, Azerbaijan was also mentioned.
IDF targets Hezbollah command center in new Lebanon strike

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that an Israeli airstrike recently targeted a Hezbollah command center in eastern Lebanon.
Trump imposes 10% global tariff after court decision

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to implement a 10 percent global tariff for 150 days to replace some of the emergency duties overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Fire on Singapore party cruise kills crew member

A fire broke out early on February 20 aboard the party cruise ship *World Legacy*, which was operating as a floating entertainment venue near Singapore.
Trump calls Supreme Court decision on his tariffs "deeply disappointing"
Starmer mulls law to strip former prince of succession rights

Keir Starmer’s government is reportedly considering legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession once police investigations into him are concluded.
Police conduct raids in Yerevan after deadly shooting

Law enforcement agencies in Armenia have launched extensive searches at around 40 locations in the capital as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, officials said.
Fed’s Logan says policy well positioned amid inflation concerns

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said Friday that monetary policy is well positioned to address economic risks, though she remains concerned about inflation's path back to the central bank's 2% target.
Trump to visit China on March 31

US President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2, a White House official said.