U.S. and Iranian officials were expected to meet in Geneva on February 17, 2026, for high-stakes nuclear talks, according to NPR. The discussions come as the two countries continue to engage indirectly regarding the nuclear deal. Richard Nephew, former deputy special envoy for Iran in the Biden administration, discussed the challenges that remain in the negotiations.
The talks are taking place amidst other significant news, including the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, as reported by NPR. The U.S. and Iran have been working to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, with Nephew having served as the lead sanctions expert for U.S. negotiators.
In other news, photojournalist Loubna Mrie's memoir, "Defiance," details her rebellion against the Syrian regime and her father, who was allegedly an assassin for the regime, according to NPR. Mrie joined the Syrian revolution as a protester and then as a photojournalist.
Meanwhile, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, the Toyokana Center provides a safe space for girls who have faced sexual violence. The center's mission is to listen to the girls, as "toyokana" means "Let's listen to one another" in Lingala, a local language. Loa Falone, a social worker at the center, noted that many cases of sexual violence occur within families.
In the world of sports, U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz is competing at the Olympic Games, where his main rival is Jenning de Boo, a young Dutch speedskater. Stolz and de Boo have faced off in the 1000m and 500m races, with Stolz narrowly besting de Boo both times. "I think we're having some pretty historic battles," Stolz said after winning, according to NPR.
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