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Geneva Diplomacy Hub: Ukraine and Iran Talks Spark Market Volatility
Stock Market News· 2026-02-26 13:08
Key TakeawaysGeneva has become the epicenter of global diplomacy as separate high-stakes negotiations involving the United States, Ukraine, and Iran commenced simultaneously on February 26, 2026.Oman’s Foreign Ministry reported "creative and positive ideas" are being exchanged in indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, though a massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East continues to keep energy markets on edge.Ukraine and the U.S. have initiated bilateral talks focused on a multi-billion dollar "Prosperity ...
‘Use it or lose it’: Fmr. Ambassador explains why time is of the essence for Trump in Iran
MSNBC· 2026-02-22 22:10
Mounting concerns over the possibility of another American war in the Middle East. President Trump says he's considering strikes on Iran as the two sides negotiate a new deal on Tehran's nuclear program. A third round of talks are reportedly set to take place in Geneva on Thursday. Here's what the U .S. Special Envoy leading those talks had to say about the state of negotiations. He's, I don't want to use the word frustrated. It's almost because he understands he's got plenty of alternatives. But it's curio ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-02-22 01:04
RT Brian Allen (@allenanalysis)🚨 BREAKING: Mike Huckabee just triggered a full-blown diplomatic backlash.After saying it would be “fine” for Israel to take over the Middle East, 14 countries + major regional blocs publicly condemned him.Jordan. UAE. Saudi Arabia. Egypt. Türkiye. Indonesia. Qatar. Lebanon. Kuwait. Pakistan. Bahrain. Oman. Palestine. Syria.Plus the OIC, Arab League, and Gulf states.This administration is lighting matches in a gasoline factory. ...
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The Economist· 2026-02-19 18:00
The two Gulf monarchies are all the more obliged to find a way of getting along, given neglect from a superpower that would once have knocked heads together https://t.co/JoN0S9sHkE ...
US Ratchets Pressure on Iran With Military Buildup
Bloomberg Television· 2026-02-19 10:23
There's many reasons and arguments that one could make for a strike against the against Iran. The president had a very successful operation as commander in chief with Operation Midnight Hammer, as you know, as you just said, totally obliterated Iran's nuclear facilities. The president has always been very clear, though, with respect to Iran or any country around the world.Diplomacy is always his first option. And Iran would be very wise to make a deal with President Trump. Well, joining us now to unpack a l ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-19 10:22
The US military build-up in the Middle East means Iran’s window to reach a diplomatic agreement over its atomic activities is at risk of closing, said the head of the UN nuclear watchdog https://t.co/59iVz9v8oD ...
Partial Government Shutdown Drags On As Talks Stall | Balance of Power: Late Edition 2/18/2026
Bloomberg Television· 2026-02-19 00:13
♪ ♪ >> THIS IS "BALANCE OF POWER." LIVE FROM WASHINGTON, D. C. >> WELCOME TO "BALANCE OF POWER." ALONGSIDE JOE MATHIEU, I’M KAILEY LEINZ.>> TONIGHT, OIL PRICES ARE RISING AND A REPORT SUGGEST EXTENDED WAR COULD HAPPEN VERY SOON. THE WHITE HOUSE -- WHAT THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS ABOUT THE WINDOW OF DIPLOMACY WITH IRAN. >> AND ZUCKERBERG TAKES A STAND.TESTIFYING IN A LANDMARK CASE ON SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION SAYING IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ENFORCE AGE LIMITS ON INSTAGRAM. WHAT COULD THAT MEAN FOR BIG TECH ACCOUNTABIL ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-18 07:44
Jeffrey Epstein left little doubt about the value he placed on a Norwegian diplomat and his ambassador wife to tap a network of officials https://t.co/k0coUM02fc ...
Trump 'reserving all options' even while pursuing nuclear negotiations with Iran
NBC News· 2026-02-17 22:02
Hi there and welcome to Meet the Press Now. I'm Ryan Nobles in Washington. And we begin with the sky-high tension between the US and Iran as both countries ramp up their military threats and saber rattling even as diplomatic discussions are underway to re in Tran's nuclear program.US special envoy Steve Witoff and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner are in Geneva today for the second round of indirect negotiations with Iran. ahead of today's talks. While speaking to reporters on Air Force One last nigh ...
U.S. on Iran talks: Progress was made but more to discuss
MSNBC· 2026-02-17 21:47
I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH PROGRESS WAS MADE, BUT THERE ARE A LOT OF DETAILS TO DISCUSS. PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SPECIAL ENVOY STEVE WITKOFF ALONG WITH SON-IN-LAW JARED KUSHNER LED THE DISCUSSIONS. AFTERWARD THE DUO HEADED directly to another round of meetings, but this time involving Ukraine and Russia.Joining us, MSNOW international reporter Inez de la Catera in Geneva and Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow for Middle East studies, formerly studies Stephen Cook. You know they call it shuttle diplomacy becaus ...