Italy will not join Trump’s Board of Peace, foreign minister says
Italy will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace because of constitutional constraints, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wedn...
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, stating on Thursday that Powell's termination "cannot come fast enough."
Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to reiterate his demand for the U.S. central bank to reduce interest rates, emphasizing that Powell had missed opportunities to cut rates sooner.
Trump's post criticized Powell for not lowering interest rates in line with the European Central Bank, suggesting that the Fed should have taken more aggressive action earlier but urging immediate cuts now. The Fed's benchmark interest rate currently stands at 4.25%-4.50%, unchanged since December after several reductions late last year.
Trump's comments came a day after Powell addressed an event at the Economic Club of Chicago, where he reaffirmed the Federal Reserve's independence and explained its cautious approach to market volatility. Powell stated that the recent market fluctuations were a natural response to the Trump administration's shifting trade policies, rather than a crisis requiring immediate intervention.
Trump, however, dismissed Powell's remarks, calling them "another, and typical, complete mess!" and continued to criticize the Fed for being "too late and wrong" in its decisions. Despite these ongoing tensions, Powell's position at the Fed remains secure for now, though Trump’s comments underline his ongoing displeasure with the central bank’s policies.
JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday (9 February), becoming the first sitting U.S. Vice President to visit the country, as Yerevan and Washington agreed to cooperate in the civil nuclear sector in a bid to deepen engagement in the South Caucasus.
The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership in Baku on Tuesday (10 February) encompassing economic and security cooperation as Washington seeks to expand its influence in a region where Russia was once the main power broker.
Buckingham Palace said it is ready to support any police investigation into allegations that Prince Andrew shared confidential British trade documents with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as King Charles expressed “profound concern” over the latest revelations.
“Peace is not just about signing treaties - it’s about communication, interaction and integration,” Sultan Zahidov, leading adviser at the AIR Center, told AnewZ, suggesting U.S. Vice President JD Vance's visit to the South Caucasus could advance the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Türkiye experienced one of its most severe droughts in the past half century in 2025, with conditions now showing signs of becoming long-term and structural, climate expert Mikdat Kadioglu told Anadolu.
Italy will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace because of constitutional constraints, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday, confirming Rome’s decision to stay out of the initiative.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Türkiye on Wednesday as part of a large delegation for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi became embroiled in a shouting match with Democratic lawmakers during a combative House Judiciary Committee hearing on 11 February 2026, after she refused to apologise to Jeffrey Epstein survivors seated in the room.
Russia will continue to adhere to the strategic missile and warhead ceilings set under the now-expired New START agreement, provided the United States does not exceed those thresholds, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told lawmakers on Wednesday.
Day five of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered raw emotion, technical brilliance and striking alpine backdrops as athletes battled for medals across northern Italy. Photographers continue capturing the defining moments of the Games, freezing triumph and celebration in images.
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