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Argentina’s lower house approves Milei-backed labor reform after tense session

Argentina’s lower house approves Milei-backed labor reform after tense session

Lawmakers pass sweeping overhaul 135-115 amid nationwide strike and clashes near Congress, sending amended bill back to Senate for final approval

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US holds discussions with Pakistan on development of its critical minerals and energy sectors
20.02.2026

US holds discussions with Pakistan on development of its critical minerals and energy sectors

Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Washington, DC on sidelines of Board of Peace meeting

Trump mulling limited strike to pressure Iran into accepting new nuclear deal: Report
20.02.2026

Trump mulling limited strike to pressure Iran into accepting new nuclear deal: Report

US president reviewing options ranging from targeted strikes to broader campaign amid warnings of regional escalation, officials say

Trump says 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil 'floating very nicely' to Houston
20.02.2026

Trump says 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil 'floating very nicely' to Houston

'We took 50 million barrels of oil. It's right now floating very nicely and (in) extremely large ships to Houston,' says US president

US's Rubio says 'there is no plan B for Gaza' as Board of Peace holds inaugural meeting
20.02.2026

US's Rubio says 'there is no plan B for Gaza' as Board of Peace holds inaugural meeting

'We have to get this right. There is no plan B for Gaza. Plan B is going back to war. No one here wants that,' says top US diplomat

US 'grateful' to Board of Peace members: Vice president
20.02.2026

US 'grateful' to Board of Peace members: Vice president

'We're grateful to you. We're grateful for your partnership,' says JD Vance