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France 24

February 16, 2026

US Backs Orban as Hungary Faces Closely Watched Elections

US Secretary of State Rubio endorses Orban in Hungary, where fierce elections loom against opposition leader Magyar's rising TISZA party.

#Hungary elections #Viktor Orban #Marco Rubio

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BBC

February 16, 2026

BBC Returns to Tehran: Tensions High Amid Protests Aftermath

BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran post-crackdown, uncovering ongoing tensions and the raw pain in Iran after the protests.

#Iran #Tehran #Protests

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Deutsche Welle

February 16, 2026

Hungary's Tisza Party Launches Bold Campaign Against Orban

Tisza party led by Peter Magyar campaigns to end corruption and re-align Hungary away from Russian influence.

#Hungary #politics #election

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Al Jazeera

February 16, 2026

Israeli Police Clash with Ultra-Orthodox Over Military Enlistment

Tension escalates as Israeli police confront ultra-Orthodox men protesting military enlistment, exposing deep societal rifts.

#Israel #geopolitics #ultra-Orthodox

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The New York Times

February 16, 2026

Zelensky Vows No Elections Without Russian Ceasefire Agreement

Ukraine's President Zelensky asserts elections won't occur until Russia agrees to a ceasefire, emphasizing national security concerns.

#Zelensky #Ukraine #Russia

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Deutsche Welle

February 16, 2026

Orban: EU Poses Greater Threat to Hungary Than Russia

Viktor Orban claims EU interference is a bigger threat than Russia, amid electoral challenges.

#Viktor Orban #EU #Hungary politics

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The Guardian

February 16, 2026

Bipartisan Criticism of Trump at Munich Security Conference

In a surprising display of unity, Republicans and Democrats at the Munich Security Conference criticized Trump's foreign policy moves.

#Munich Security Conference #Donald Trump #Republicans

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BBC

February 16, 2026

Israel Pushes US for Maximum Pressure on Iran Amid Tensions

Israel's Netanyahu promotes US strikes on Iran, eyeing regime change amid rising tensions, amid reliance on Trump's support.

#Israel #Iran #Netanyahu

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France 24

February 16, 2026

Marco Rubio's Strategic Visit to Strengthen US-Eastern Europe Ties

Marco Rubio visits Slovakia and Hungary to reinforce ties with pro-Trump leadership amid EU tensions.

#Marco Rubio #Eastern Europe #US foreign policy

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The Guardian

February 16, 2026

Democrats Probe EPA's Repeal of Key Air Pollution Measure

Democratic senators scrutinize EPA's rollback on air pollution measures, citing concerns over public health impacts and climate crisis challenges.

#EPA #air pollution #climate crisis

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Deutsche Welle

February 16, 2026

Argungu Fishing Festival Revives: Celebrating Culture and Security

After a 6-year hiatus due to insecurity, Nigeria's Argungu Fishing Festival returns, highlighting cultural vibrancy and improved regional stability.

#Nigeria #Argungu Festival #cultural heritage

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BBC

February 16, 2026

Can Tarique Rahman Transform Bangladesh Post-Electoral Victory?

Tarique Rahman, poised to lead Bangladesh, faces the challenge of bringing change following a landslide election victory post-mass protests.

#Bangladesh #Tarique Rahman #politics

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