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- U.S. Domestic Politics
US House rejects ban on challenges to Trump tariffs as Democrats ready vote on Canada
The U.S. House narrowly rejected a Republican-led measure blocking challenges to Trump-era tariffs, signaling intra-party disagreements and upcoming Democratic efforts to roll back trade measures.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-house-rejects-ban-challenges-trump-tariffs-democrats-ready-vote-canada-2026-02-11/
- U.S.–Israel & Gaza / Iran Diplomacy
Israel’s Netanyahu expected to press Trump over Iran diplomacy
Israeli PM Netanyahu is set to meet President Trump to urge a tougher U.S. stance on Iran’s missile program as nuclear talks take shape and Gaza reconstruction stalls, highlighting strains in U.S.–Israel policy coordination.
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/israels-netanyahu-expected-press-trump-over-iran-diplomacy-2026-02-11/
- Europe / NATO & Ukraine
Europe Live: Zelenskyy warns Ukrainians losing faith in diplomacy after Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said ongoing Russian aggression is eroding trust in diplomacy as NATO launches the “Arctic Sentry” mission and allies boost troop presence—intensifying European security cooperation.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/11/europe-live-latest-news-updates-eu-ukraine-russia
4. U.S.–Russia / Venezuela context — Russia reacts to U.S. restrictions
Title: Lavrov says US restrictions on Russia’s role in Venezuela oil business are discrimination
Description: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized new U.S. restrictions limiting Russia’s involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector, calling the measures discriminatory — a development underscoring rising tensions in U.S.–Russia economic and geopolitical competition in Latin America.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/lavrov-says-us-restrictions-russias-role-venezuela-oil-business-are-2026-02-11/
- U.S. Domestic Politics / Immigration
Democrats press Trump officials on immigration enforcement tactics in tense hearing
House Democrats grilled Trump administration officials over immigration enforcement after fatal shootings by ICE agents, intensifying calls for oversight and agency reform.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/top-us-immigration-officials-testify-before-lawmakers-following-killings-2026-02-10/
- U.S. Domestic Policy / Economy & Energy
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says
President Trump is expected to order Defense Dept. contracts to buy electricity from coal-fired power plants, part of a broader bid to boost the coal industry despite climate concerns.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trump-direct-pentagon-buy-coal-revive-industry-bloomberg-news-says-2026-02-11/
- U.S. Domestic Politics / Environment
White House says Trump plans to rescind climate change finding key to auto rules
The administration announced a plan to formally repeal a foundational finding that carbon dioxide endangers health, undermining federal vehicle emissions standards.
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/cop/white-house-says-trump-plans-formalize-regulatory-rollback-greenhouse-gases-2026-02-10/
- U.S. Domestic Politics / Intelligence Oversight
Exclusive: US spy chief’s office investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico
Reuters reports that Trump’s domestic intelligence leadership investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico last year, underscoring continuing political controversy over election integrity.
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-spy-chiefs-office-investigated-voting-machines-puerto-rico-2026-02-04/
9- U.S.–Taiwan — Taiwan to assess U.S. rare earths deposits
Title: Taiwan to send team to assess US rare earth deposits
Description: Taiwan plans to dispatch officials to evaluate rare earth mineral deposits in the United States, aiming to expand supply chains and refine processed minerals on the island — a move that advances U.S.–Taiwan cooperation in critical technology sectors amid strategic competition with China.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-send-team-assess-us-rare-earth-deposits-2026-02-11/
10- U.S.–India Affairs — India’s planned imports from the U.S. draw skepticism
Title: India’s $500 billion US imports intent draws scepticism, risks widening trade deficit
Description: India’s announcement of a plan to purchase $500 billion in U.S. goods under a new trade agreement prompted economists to warn that the ambitious target could distort trade patterns and increase India’s trade deficit, even as New Delhi welcomed tariff reductions agreed with Washington.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-500-billion-us-imports-intent-draws-scepticism-risks-widening-trade-2026-02-11/