Saudi Arabia's stunning transformation from global pariah to diplomatic power

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 18: Saudi Arabia emerges as a key diplomatic power as it hosts Russian and US officials for talks on Ukraine this Tuesday and a Gaza …

Source: France 24

Indian stocks lose steam

Also in this newsletter: IndiGo spreads its wings and Anish Shah’s mantra

Source: Financial Times

Israel sets up body to facilitate ‘emigration’ of Palestinians from Gaza

Netanyahu steps up public embrace of Trump’s plan for residents to leave the devastated territory

Source: Financial Times

Trump says Ukraine 'should have never started it' in comments about war with Russia

The president made the remark while deriding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose country was invaded by Russia in February 2022.

Source: NBC News

Trump would boost ‘proud’ US ice hockey team at Canada game, says GM

• North American rivals play each other on Thursday
• Build-up has been marked by political tension

The general manager of the US men’s ice hockey team said he would welcome a …

Source: The Guardian

Banksy art for sale by Blink-182 bassist could fetch millions

Banksy's "Crude Oil (Vettriano)," valued at $6 million, hits Sotheby's auction block March 4. Some proceeds will go to Los Angeles wildfire victims.

Source: CBS News

US-Russia talks sideline Ukraine and Europe

The talks could lead to a summit later this month between US President Trump and Russian President Putin.

Source: Al Jazeera

European leaders hold emergency meeting over Trump's role in Ukraine peace talks

Diplomats from the U.S. and Russia are meeting this week to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. The talks are in Saudi Arabia, but all of Europe, including Ukraine, …

Source: CBS News

‘No artist’ will want to represent Australia at Venice Biennale after Sabsabi dumped, former museum head says

Elizabeth Ann Macgregor says Tony Burke has questions to answer after Khaled Sabsabi’s offer was rescinded but the arts minister has denied involvement

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Source: The Guardian

New footage shows Delta plane flipping over in fiery crash landing in Toronto

Accident at Pearson, Canada’s busiest airport, sent 21 to hospital including three in critical condition on Monday

Footage has emerged of the fiery plane crash at Toronto’s Pearson airport …

Source: The Guardian

‘Dream in the making’ for Putin: US-Russia talks begin in Saudi Arabia

Top US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for talks on improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. This is a “dream in …

Source: France 24

A letter from Gaza to Mr Trump

Gaza was already the 'Riviera of the Middle East' and it will be again - when we, the Palestinians, rebuild it.

Source: Al Jazeera