SPOTLIGHT
Rising tensions in West Asia
Tensions are rising in the West Asia region as the United States steps up its military build-up around Iran.
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SOCIETY
US: Police criticizes ‘excessive and disproportionate' force used by ICE on protesters
A US police supervisor criticizes brutality of tear gas tactics used by ICE officers on protesters as "excessive and disproportionate".
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories, 1600 GMT on February 20, 2026.
POLITICS
Trump administration 'turning against entire ecosystem of human rights'
An international rights group warns that Trump is "turning against the entire ecosystem of human rights."
REPORTS
Leader meets Qur'an reciters, teachers on first day of Ramadan
Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has met with distinguished Qur'an reciters and teachers in Tehran.
PALESTINE
Two killed, several injured in Israeli strike on refugee camp in Lebanon
Israel has conducted a drone strike on the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in Lebanon’s southern city of Saida, leaving two people killed and several others injured.
FOREIGN POLICY
US Supreme Court strikes down swath of Trump global tariffs
The United States Supreme Court has struck down the global tariffs imposed by the administration of President Donald Trump.
POLITICS
Tehran says US has not sought zero enrichment, warns war hawks pushing for ‘catastrophic war’
Iran’s Foreign Minister has expressed his hope that war hawks will fail to push the United States for “unnecessary and catastrophic war” with Tehran, especially as a diplomatic solution is “within reach”.
POLITICS
Iran ‘serious’ on achieving a ‘fair’ deal with US, Araghchi tells Lavrov
The Iranian foreign minister Abbas says Tehran is serious on achieving a fair and balanced deal with the US.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees
The Trump administration has given immigration enforcers more powers, allowing them to imprison legal refugees in detention centers.
PALESTINE
Hamas slams Israeli restrictions on access to al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan
Hamas says Israeli restrictions on access to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the first Friday of Ramadan have failed to break the will of the Palestinian nation.
DEFENSE
Iran’s Dena destroyer docks in Indian port as Tehran, New Delhi discuss maritime security
The Iranian Navy commander urges enhanced cooperation among regional countries to establish sustainable maritime security.
PALESTINE
Trump plans to establish 'massive' military base in southern Gaza: Report
US President Donald Trump has plans to set up a large military base in the Gaza Strip to serve as the “military operating base” for thousands of international troops, a report says.
POLITICS
NYT questions Trump’s justification for threatening war on Iran
A new analysis highlights the failure of the administration of US President Donald Trump to provide a public justification for a new act of aggression against Iran.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT on 20 February, 2026.
POLITICS
Araghchi stresses efforts to draft negotiating text between Iran and US
Iran’s foreign minister says efforts are underway to prepare a draft negotiating text with the United States.
PALESTINE
Over 150 ex-diplomats slam French FM's 'disinformation’ about UN’s Albanese
More than 150 former ministers and diplomats dencounce France’s foreign minister for “spreading disinformation” about UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
SYRIA
Alawite women abducted and raped, others sold by Jolani's men: Report
Since former al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took power in Syria, dozens of Alawite women have been abducted and raped, and forced by new authorities to change their testimonies, BBC reports.
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