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Russia’s Move to Replace WhatsApp with a State‑Made Messenger

February 12, 2026

The Russian government has stopped the popular messaging app WhatsApp in an effort to push people toward a new, state‑backed platform called Max. The change follows years of pressure on foreign messaging services that the authorities say do not keep user data inside Russia or stop illegal use. Ma

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Foreign Money in U. S. Colleges: A New Look at the Numbers

February 12, 2026

U. S. universities have just released a fresh list showing that more than five billion dollars flowed from overseas donors and contracts in 2025. The data is part of a broader effort by the current administration to shine a light on foreign influence in higher education. The list spots big names

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Salesforce CEO’s “Joke” Sparks Employee Outrage Over ICE

February 12, 2026

A recent speech by Salesforce’s chief executive at an internal gathering in Las Vegas caused a stir among staff. The leader asked international workers to stand and then joked that U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were watching them. The comment was met with boos, and many employees

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A Call to Reject a Dangerous Nominee

February 12, 2026

The U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee will soon hear from Jeremy Carl, a Trump appointee for a senior State Department post that shapes U. S. policy at the United Nations and other global bodies. The role, called assistant secretary of state for international organizations, is crucial for han

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Bruno Retailleau Sets Sights on 2027 Presidency

February 12, 2026

A new player is stepping up for France’s next presidential race. Bruno Retailleau, who led the interior ministry last year, has announced he will run in 2027. The 65‑year‑old comes from a long line of conservative politicians in western France. Retailleau’s time as interior minister was sho

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Mavericks Team Up With Top Sports Agency to Scout Sponsors for New Dallas Arena

February 12, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks have hired CAA Sports, a branch of the global entertainment firm Creative Artists Agency, to hunt for naming‑right partners and other sponsors for their upcoming arena. This move marks a key step toward the team’s plan to leave the American Airlines Center in 2031 and open a

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Why Russia's Telegram Restrictions Could Backfire

February 12, 2026

Russia's recent decision to tighten controls on Telegram has sparked a wave of criticism, particularly from those who rely on the app for essential communication. The state's communications regulator announced further restrictions, citing Telegram's failure to address criminal and terrorist activiti

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Iran’s 47th Revolution Day: Pride, Tension and a Nuclear Future

February 11, 2026

The 1979 Islamic Revolution reached its 47th anniversary in Iran on a day that mixed celebration with political pressure. State television broadcast crowds cheering for the government, burning American flags and chanting “Death to America! ” while fireworks painted Tehran’s night sky. Some viewers,

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Father Sentenced Over Daughter’s Hong Kong Activism

February 11, 2026

A 69‑year‑old man in Hong Kong was found guilty of trying to tap into a life insurance policy belonging to his daughter, an American activist who leads the Hong Kong Democracy Council in Washington. The case is the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s new national security law, which was enacted a ye

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India Calls for Clear Rules on Crypto to Keep Money Home

February 11, 2026

A member of India’s upper house said the country should set up clear rules for digital money. He pointed out that India already taxes gains from crypto at 30 percent, yet treats it as illegal. This mix of high taxes and unclear laws pushes traders to move abroad. The tax on virtual assets is