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Feb 17 2026HEALTH

Improving Multiple Sclerosis Care in Nepal with Simple, Affordable Ideas

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that damages the brain and spinal cord. It usually shows up in young people, but many low‑income countries miss it or treat it poorly. In Nepal, doctors and the public often do not know enough about the condition. People also struggle to get brain scans, lab tests,

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Trump's Backdoor Role in Iran Nuclear Talks

The U. S. President, Donald Trump, recently mentioned he would have a part in the upcoming discussions between the U. S. and Iran. These talks are scheduled to start soon in Geneva and focus on Iran's nuclear program. Trump clarified that his involvement would be indirect, but he still thinks it's c

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Canada and India: Strengthening Economic Ties

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit India soon. This trip is part of a bigger plan to boost trade between the two countries. The visit is scheduled for early March, with Carney likely spending March 1-2 in New Delhi. Carney's visit comes at a time when Canada is looking to expand it

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Iran: A Tense Standoff

The Middle East is heating up, and it's all about Iran's nuclear program. Former Rep. Peter King thinks the U. S. military buildup in the region sends a clear message to Iran. He believes Iran should have gotten the hint last year that President Trump isn't bluffing. King says Trump has been putting

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Israel Team Up to Curb Iran's Oil Trade with China

A recent meeting between U. S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shed light on a shared strategy to limit Iran's oil exports, particularly to China. This plan is part of a broader effort to apply intense pressure on Iran. China is a major buyer of Iranian oil, tak

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Feb 14 2026POLITICS

Diplomatic Moves in Geneva: What's Happening?

Geneva is buzzing with diplomatic action this week. Two big talks are happening there on Tuesday. One is about Iran, and the other is about the Ukraine-Russia conflict. A source close to the situation shared this news. First up, a U. S. team, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will sit down

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

America's Wavering Stance: Mixed Messages in the South Caucasus

Vice President JD Vance's recent trip to the South Caucasus sparked confusion rather than clarity. His visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan was a big deal. It's a place where Armenians remember the 1. 5 million killed in the early 1900s. The U. S. has been careful not to call it a geno

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Office Come‑Back: Turning Work Days into Welcoming Spaces

Many companies want people to return to the office, but employees often prefer staying home. To change that trend, some leaders are turning offices into places that feel more like a friendly hotel than a grind. They borrow ideas from hospitality, where guests are welcomed and kept happy so they keep

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

French Diplomat Linked to Epstein: A New Investigation Begins

A French foreign minister has alerted prosecutors about a mid‑level diplomat who may have shared United Nations documents with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The diplomat, named Fabrice Aidan, is mentioned in over 200 U. S. Department of Justice documents that include emails he sent to Epstein between 20

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Russia's Backup Plan for Bushehr Nuclear Plant Staff

Russia has a plan to pull out its workers from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant if things get too risky. This plant, the only one Iran has running, was built by Russia, and there are more nuclear facilities being constructed there. Last year, a U. S. attack hit some of Iran's nuclear sites, but Bushehr

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