The United States will send the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar with the plans said Friday, putting more American firepower behind President Donald Trump’s efforts to coerce Iran into a deal over its nuclear program.
The USS Gerald R. Ford’s planned deployment to the Mideast comes after Trump only days earlier suggested…
MUNICH (AP) — An annual gathering of top international security figures that last year set the tone for a growing rift between the United States and Europe opens Friday, bringing together many top European officials with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others.
The…
PARIS — The United States has changed its attitude on European allies funneling defense funds to local arms industries, and will be “pragmatic” about governments choosing to buy military equipment domestically, according to a senior U.S. defense official.
If countries…
Logitech G522 Lightspeed review: A gaming headset with a superb mic
February 17, 2026
The Logitech G522 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset promises premium features at a moderate price, and that in a stylish white color variant (in addition to classic black). This model is the successor to the G733 and aims to impress PC and PS5 gamers with wireless Lightspeed technology, Bluetooth connectivity and outstanding sound. You can look forward to immersive gaming sound, a decent…
Mewgenics co-creator Edmund McMillen has discussed how he drew up the list of the personalities approached to provide the game’s numerous cameos, saying that while he “understands we live in a time where a meow from someone who has different beliefs as you is…
Where to Buy Pokémon TCG's 30th Anniversary TCG Collection
February 16, 2026
February 27 is a special day in the Pokémon calendar, commemorating the release of the very first Pokémon games in Japan. Known to fans around the world as ‘Pokémon Day’, 2026 will be a special 30th anniversary celebration!
To celebrate, The Pokémon Company has…
Former Highguard Developer Reflects on Disastrous Announcement and Launch: 'We Were Turned Into a Joke From Minute 1'
February 16, 2026
A developer who worked on Highguard has discussed the “hate” he received after the free-to-play shooter debuted at December’s The Game Awards, saying the game, and by extension its team, “turned into a joke from minute one, largely due to false assumptions about a million-dollar ad placement.”
Just two weeks after the free-to-play game’s January 26 launch…
Standard Chartered Cuts BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Forecasts
February 16, 2026
Standard Chartered slashed its cryptocurrency price targets, warning bitcoin could slide toward $50,000 and ethereum near $1,400 in the coming months before a projected rebound, signaling mounting pressure across digital assets despite a resilient long-term outlook.
Standard…
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XRP faces potential drop below $1 to $0.85 amid broader crypto weakness, per analyst Tara. Key levels include interim support at $1.30, resistance near $1.65, and critical macro support around $0.87 based on Fibonacci retracements. Bitcoin's movements…
Ripple is expanding its Middle East push by deepening ties with UAE bank Zand, integrating stablecoins, cross-currency liquidity, and on-chain issuance as regulated institutions move dollar- and dirham-linked assets onto blockchain rails.
Ripple and Zand Expand Stablecoin and On-Chain Strategy in UAE
Ripple Senior Executive Officer and Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa Reece Merrick…
