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US calls Iran’s refusal to discuss its ballistic missile program ‘a big problem’

US calls Iran’s refusal to discuss its ballistic missile program ‘a big problem’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Tehran refuses to discuss ballistic missiles amid ongoing nuclear talks in Geneva

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Former Harvard President Summers to leave university over Epstein ties
25.02.2026

Former Harvard President Summers to leave university over Epstein ties

Larry Summers resigns from academic posts amid investigation into relations with late convicted sex trafficker

Vice President Vance says US will ensure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapon
25.02.2026

Vice President Vance says US will ensure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapon

Trump is 'going to try to accomplish it diplomatically,' says Vance, warning 'number of other tools at his disposal'

Trump demands deportation of 2 female Muslim members of Congress
25.02.2026

Trump demands deportation of 2 female Muslim members of Congress

'We should send them back from where they came — as fast as possible,' says US president

US sentences Australian man to 87 months in prison for selling cyber secrets to Russian firm
25.02.2026

US sentences Australian man to 87 months in prison for selling cyber secrets to Russian firm

Peter Williams sold eight stolen tools worth up to $4 million in cryptocurrency, exposing millions of devices to potential Russian access

Columbia University professor resigns over friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
25.02.2026

Columbia University professor resigns over friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

'What has emerged about Epstein’s appalling conduct, the harm that he has caused to so many people, makes my association with him all the more painful,' says Richard Axel