Reuters World News Jesse Jackson, Iran, Ukraine talks, and Lunar New Year
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Feb 17, 2026 Coverage of Jesse Jackson's death and its place in civil rights history. High-stakes U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva and parallel Ukraine peace discussions. A New Mexico probe into Zorro Ranch and shifting political fallout. Reports on Imran Khan's health in custody and possible unrest. Lunar New Year travel scenes and celebrations centered on the Year of the Horse.
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Jesse Jackson's Legacy
- Jesse Jackson was a leading civil rights figure between Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama.
- He ran for president twice and remained active in racial justice movements into later life.
Geneva's High-Stakes Diplomacy
- Geneva hosts simultaneous Iran nuclear talks and Ukraine peace manoeuvring, raising diplomatic stakes.
- Iran signalled readiness to dilute highly enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief, shifting negotiation dynamics.
Ukraine's Negotiation Dilemma
- Ukraine engages in talks to show willingness for a peace deal, partly to persuade the U.S. administration.
- Polls show most Ukrainians still refuse to cede territory, limiting Moscow's negotiating leverage.
