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Download Global Watch Daily Briefing Here are top ten news articles: Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy Description: This Reuters report examines rising U.S.–Iran tensions as President Donald Trump considers military escalation while political advisers warn that foreign conflict could undermine domestic economic priorities ahead of elections. The article explores divisions inside the administration and strategic risks of regional war. Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-pushes-us-toward-war-with-iran-advisers-urge-focus-economy-2026-02-21/ Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies Description: French President Emmanuel Macron comments on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking…

Download Global Watch Daily Briefing Here are top ten news articles of the day:  Reuters — Global Markets / Geopolitics Title: Dollar set for biggest weekly rise since October with U.S.-Iran tensions in focus Description: The U.S. dollar surged toward its strongest weekly performance in four months as rising tensions between Washington and Tehran increased safe-haven demand. Markets reacted to warnings issued by President Donald Trump to Iran over nuclear negotiations while investors monitored Federal Reserve policy signals. Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/dollar-set-best-week-four-months-hawkish-fed-geopolitics-2026-02-20/ Reuters — Asia Security / China Policy Title: Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaul Description: Japan’s…

Download U.S Observer Daily Briefing US. Domestic Politics Title: U.S. economy grows at 1.4% rate in fourth quarter, slower than expected Description: New government data shows U.S. economic growth slowed to a 1.4% annual rate, raising political debate in Washington over fiscal policy, spending trends, and economic management under the current administration. Link: Read article 2️- U.S.–China Relations (Trade / Technology / Military) Title: Taiwan at the Center of a Fragile U.S.–China Rapprochement Description: The report examines how U.S. arms sales discussions involving Taiwan have become a central bargaining issue between Washington and Beijing, highlighting rising strategic tensions and diplomacy…

Global Watch Daily Briefing Here are top ten news articles across globe today. Reuters — Global Trade & Geoeconomics Title: How China Plans to Dominate Global Trade Long After Trump Description: The report examines Beijing’s long-term strategy to counter U.S. tariffs by expanding free-trade agreements and reshaping global supply chains, highlighting growing economic rivalry between Washington and Beijing. Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/how-china-plans-dominate-global-trade-long-after-trump-2026-02-19/ The Guardian — Energy Markets & Iran Crisis Title: Oil Prices Rise Amid Fears of US Strikes on Iran — Business Live Description: Global oil markets surged as investors reacted to escalating tensions and possible U.S. military action against Iran,…

U.S Observer Daily Briefing Here are top ten news articles Today U.S. Domestic Politics Title: GOP Senate candidates in heated primary battle to represent Texas as Trump declines endorsement Description: Republican candidates clash in a high-stakes Texas Senate primary, highlighting divisions inside the GOP as Donald Trump withholds endorsement, reshaping domestic political dynamics ahead of upcoming elections. Link: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/02/19/gop-senate-candidates-in-heated-primary-battle-to-represent-texas-as-trump-declines-endorsement/ U.S.–China Relations (Trade / Military / Technology) Title: U.S. Arms Sale to Taiwan in Limbo Amid Pressure Campaign From China Description: Washington delays parts of a major Taiwan arms package amid Chinese diplomatic pressure and upcoming U.S.–China summit talks, reflecting tensions…

Turkey Gülen movement arrests highlight Ankara’s ongoing post-coup security operations. 88 suspects detained in coordinated raids across multiple provinces. Investigations targeted alleged covert networks within public institutions. Analysts say Gülen’s 2024 death may reshape the organization’s future. Istanbul/Kayseri — Turkish authorities have detained 88 suspects in coordinated nationwide operations targeting individuals accused of links to the Gülen movement, signaling that Ankara’s long-running campaign against the network it blames for the failed 2016 coup attempt remains firmly active nearly a decade later. According to statements released Tuesday by prosecutors, the arrests were carried out under two separate investigations led by judicial…

At least nine Palestinians were killed on Sunday in Israeli airstrikes across the northern and southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, marking one of the deadliest incidents since the ceasefire brokered under U.S. President Donald Trump came into effect. The latest violence has renewed fears that the fragile truce may be steadily unraveling, even as international mediators struggle to preserve calm in the war-ravaged enclave. According to Palestinian medics, four people were killed when an Israeli strike hit a tent encampment sheltering displaced families in northern Gaza — a grim reminder of the humanitarian crisis that…

Download Global Watch Daily Briefing   Trump plans to roll back tariffs on steel and aluminum goods, FT reports Description: S. President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to scale back tariffs on steel and aluminum, a major shift in U.S. trade policy aimed at reducing costs for consumers. This step comes ahead of domestic elections and is expected to have wide implications on U.S. relationships with trading partners. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-plans-roll-back-tariffs-metal-aluminium-goods-ft-reports-2026-02-13/ Bangladesh National Party wins two-thirds majority in landmark election Description: The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) scored a decisive victory in the Feb 13 general election, positioning Tarique Rahman to become prime minister…

U.S.-Iran Talks resume in Oman amid rising military pressure and diplomatic urgency. President Donald Trump warns of “very traumatic” consequences if no nuclear deal is reached within one month. A second U.S. aircraft carrier is moving toward the Middle East, signaling Washington’s dual-track strategy of diplomacy and deterrence. Iran condemns Israel’s West Bank land appropriation and links regional tensions to stalled nuclear negotiations. As indirect diplomacy resumes between Washington and Tehran, signs of cautious de-escalation are emerging in the long-running standoff over Iran’s nuclear program. Yet beneath the surface of renewed talks lies a volatile mix of military signaling, regional…

A political renaissance has swept across South Asia as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a decisive two-thirds majority in Bangladesh’s most competitive election in years, marking a historic return to power after two decades and signaling a dramatic reset in the region’s political landscape. The parliamentary election, held in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad, or House of the Nation, delivered an overwhelming mandate to the BNP and its allies, who captured more than 209 seats according to domestic television projections, with later counts suggesting the bloc could secure at least 212 of the 299 declared seats. The scale of the…