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Trump prefers negotiated settlement with Iran: US defense chief

Trump prefers negotiated settlement with Iran: US defense chief

Pete Hegseth says US president ‘wants a negotiated settlement. I think it would be a wise choice for them to take him up on that deal’

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Controversy erupts in Belgian politics over Epstein files linked to Charles Michel government
09.02.2026

Controversy erupts in Belgian politics over Epstein files linked to Charles Michel government

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon reportedly claimed government fell in 2018 after his intervention

Cuba warns airlines it will run out of jet fuel after Trump threats
09.02.2026

Cuba warns airlines it will run out of jet fuel after Trump threats

International airlines may no longer refuel in Cuba due to jet fuel shortages after Trump threatened tariffs on oil supplier

US advises commercial vessels to avoid Iranian waters amid high tensions
09.02.2026

US advises commercial vessels to avoid Iranian waters amid high tensions

Maritime Administration issues 6-month advisory citing illegal boarding risks, recommends staying near Oman in Hormuz Strait

Armenia, US sign joint statement on cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy
09.02.2026

Armenia, US sign joint statement on cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy

Armenian premier also announces purchase of V-BAT reconnaissance drones from Washington amid talks with US vice president in Yerevan

US slams Hong Kong court over 20-year sentence for Jimmy Lai
09.02.2026

US slams Hong Kong court over 20-year sentence for Jimmy Lai

‘The Hong Kong High Court’s decision to sentence Jimmy Lai to 20 years is an unjust and tragic conclusion to this case,’ says Secretary of State Marco Rubio