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On February 17 and 18, Witkoff and Kushner held indirect talks with Iranian officials at the Omani consulate, followed by trilateral discussions with Russian and Ukrainian delegates. U.S. officials reported meaningful progress, including Iran's commitment to a written proposal and pledges to continue Ukraine negotiations. Kushner's informal role drew scrutiny over his private investment ties to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, while the pair now heads to Washington for Trump's new 'Board of Peace' on Gaza and conflicts. Supporters praise the dealmaker approach from Trump's first term, but critics question its depth for complex crises.

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Jared Kushner, now a private citizen, stepped into high-stakes diplomacy alongside U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva this week. Their back-to-back meetings tackled Iran's nuclear program and Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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Manchester City's official X account posted a pool ball emoji (🎱) and other teasing emojis as the team protected a lead against Arsenal by repeatedly conceding corners in the dying minutes. This tactic frustrated bettors on high corner totals.

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The TyCSports reporter states the €70 million deal is nearly done, with Alvarez leaving Atletico Madrid for Camp Nou to chase more titles alongside talents like Lamine Yamal. At just 25, the World Cup winner views Barcelona as Robert Lewandowski's successor, a notion backed by Barca's Pau Cubarsi who called him world-class after facing him. Arsenal showed interest but lost out, though no clubs have confirmed and Atletico recently offered a contract extension.

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Hugo Balassone went on air with a bold prediction: Julian Alvarez will suit up for Barcelona next season after the 2026 World Cup.

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The trio freestyled 'Msunu ka Nota'—roughly 'Nota's pussy'—during Friday's bass-heavy set, turning the stage into a public clapback after Nota criticized Leehleza's lyrics as kid-unfit nonsense on the Piano Pulse podcast. This feud escalated from Nota's jabs at amapiano producers like Leehleza and Maphorisa, with the clip drawing cheers for entertainment and roasts for immaturity. Fans anticipate Nota's sharp response, spotlighting ongoing tensions in South Africa's amapiano scene between heavyweights and outspoken critics.

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DJ Maphorisa, DJ Leehleza, and Mark Khoza grabbed the mic at a live gig, chanting crude Zulu slang aimed at music exec Nota Baloyi while the crowd went wild.

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J. Cole dropped his surprise double-disc album *The Fall-Off* on February 6, a 24-track, 101-minute project praised for storytelling but criticized for length. Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8 at Levi's Stadium, celebrating Latino culture with guests like Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin amid widespread praise and some conservative backlash. Kendrick fans face accusations of calling Cole's work 'mid' or 'boring' due to 2024 beefs with him and Drake, though many deny hating Bad Bunny and point to other critics; the clash underscores hip-hop's deep fan loyalties.

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A bold claim called Kendrick Lamar's fans the worst in music history for allegedly dismissing J. Cole's new album and Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show. Tensions from last year's rap beefs are fueling the fire.

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At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Swiss figure skater Livia Kaiser performed her signature free skate program in Milan, blending 'Lucy Gray (Part 1)' from The Hunger Games prequel with poetry and instrumental tracks. Dressed in flowing silver-gray that echoed the character's folk vibes, she earned 171.52 total points for 23rd place after a strong short program featuring a triple Lutz-triple toe. Fans celebrated the crossover, with clips of her spins and spirals drawing Hunger Games enthusiasts who cheered the program's return from the 2025/26 season.

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Picture the Olympic ice transforming into a misty Appalachian ballad as 21-year-old Livia Kaiser glides to Rachel Zegler's haunting 'Lucy Gray' voice.

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Al-Ahli remains unbeaten in the AFC Champions League Elite league stage after defeating Al-Wahda. Ruben Neves, wearing the captain's armband, scores a header in the victory.

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Absa Group named Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, former managing director of M-Pesa Africa, as chief executive for its Personal and Private Banking division. During his tenure since 2021, he expanded M-Pesa to serve over 60 million monthly customers and launched innovations like the Super App and Fuliza overdraft service. The appointment, part of a broader executive reshuffle, aims to strengthen Absa's customer-focused solutions amid rising fintech competition, with Group CEO Kenny Fihla praising it for enhancing organizational resilience.

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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the driving force behind M-Pesa's massive growth across Africa, is bringing his fintech expertise to Absa's executive team starting April 1.

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Reports claim Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo and directors told Simeone to prioritize the Copa del Rey second leg against Barcelona on March 3, viewing La Liga as lost with a 15-point gap to Real Madrid and Champions League as risky. The buzz followed Atletico's February 12 thrashing of Barca—goals from Griezmann, Lookman, Alvarez, and a Garcia own goal—yet a 3-0 defeat to bottom-five Rayo Vallecano exposed rotation woes amid fan protests. Simeone insists on competing everywhere, but insiders suggest resting stars like Griezmann for the Camp Nou clash amid a packed schedule including Club Brugge playoffs.

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Diego Simeone's Atletico stunned Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg, but a humiliating league loss days later sparked rumors of a boardroom directive to go all-in on the return match.

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