The Muslim Brotherhood is a stealth threat to European societies - opinion ByNIGEL GOODRICH FEBRUARY 16, 2026 15:19 Updated: FEBRUARY 16, 2026 21:12

The Muslim Brotherhood is a stealth threat to European societies - opinion As European institutions confront rising concerns over extremism, critics argue that the Muslim Brotherhood’s networks pose an ideological and strategic challenge to democratic values. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-886847

The Iranian illusion: conflicting messages from Tehran Opinion: Lior Ben Ari Lior Ben Ari|Updated:Yesterday | 23:46

The Iranian illusion: conflicting messages from Tehran Opinion: Even if Iran 'wants a deal,' as President Donald Trump has claimed, it seeks one on its own terms, and the conflicting signals from Tehran ultimately amount to a smokescreen Lior Ben Ari Lior Ben Ari|Updated:Yesterday | 23:46 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/hjchvjzd11e

With eyes on the Nobel Prize, Trump's envoys juggle talks in Geneva Analysis: Reuters|05:21

With eyes on the Nobel Prize, Trump's envoys juggle talks in Geneva Analysis: handling parallel Iran and Ukraine negotiations in one day risks diplomatic overstretch, raising doubts about whether the high-profile push can deliver meaningful breakthroughs on either front Reuters|05:21 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/skcfrexdwl

The Nile’s 'Red Line': Egypt’s multi-front security crisis Analysis: Amine Ayoub|08:46

The Nile’s 'Red Line': Egypt’s multi-front security crisis Analysis: The Nile is no longer merely a resource to be managed; it has become an existential red line that is now inextricably linked to the maritime security of the Red Sea and the stability of the entire Mediterranean basin Amine Ayoub Amine Ayoub|08:46 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/b1cb8g700bl

Satellite images show Iran repairing and fortifying strategic sites amid US tensions Reuters|11:10

Satellite images show Iran repairing and fortifying strategic sites amid US tensions New facility at Parchin seen encased in concrete and soil, tunnel entrances at Isfahan buried and sites near Natanz fortified, as reconstruction and hardening continue at missile bases targeted in last year’s strikes Reuters|11:10 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1ntebqobg

What will It take to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs? Daniela BehrYue Sophie Xi February 17, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/what-will-it-take-to-level-the-playing-field-for-women-entrepren Women own about one-third of businesses worldwide, yet, in several economies and sectors, women-led firms are virtually absent (Figure 1). The result is trillions in economic potential left untapped. A new paper, Closing the Gender Gap in Entrepreneurship, reveals that the barriers women entrepreneurs face are deeply interconnected and cannot be solved with isolated fixes, demanding coordinated, system-wide solutions. © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Navigating environmental issues in ports Sofia ParkerGordon Wilmsmeier February 17, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/transport/navigating-environmentalissuesin-ports The shipping industry is a crucial enabler of international trade, but it’s often out of sight and out of mind. The COVID-19 pandemic brought it into the spotlight when international trade surged, driven by people staying at home and ordering consumer goods. This sudden increase in cargo demand overwhelmed many ports, leading to port congestion and heightened air pollution.   © 2026 The World Bank Group,