Squiz Today Trump's Board of Peace meets, and China's robotic future
Feb 18, 2026
A rundown of a controversial new US peace board and worries about international pushback. Updates on US talks about Iran and the Russia‑Ukraine conflict. Coverage of South Korea's former president facing a harsh sentence. Debate over Australians held in Syria and falling real wages at home. A quirky segment on China's humanoid robots performing martial arts during Lunar New Year.
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US-Led Board Risks Undermining UN
- Trump is chairing a new international 'Board of Peace' to discuss Gaza and reconstruction plans.
- Critics warn it could undermine the UN and centralise veto power with the US-led board chaired by Trump.
Low Odds For Russia–Ukraine Breakthrough
- Russia-Ukraine talks led by US negotiators face low expectations for breakthroughs.
- Volodymyr Zelensky is frustrated by perceived US pressure to make concessions rather than pressuring Russia.
Yoon's Six-Hour Martial Law Moment
- Andrew recapped Yoon Suk-yeol's six-hour martial law declaration and impeachment.
- He noted Yoon now faces an insurrection charge that could carry the death penalty, though executions haven't occurred since 1997 in South Korea.