By Franco Ordoñez President Trump hosted the first ever Board of Peace meeting Thursday in Washington, D.C., with about 40 countries attending. Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/20/nx-s1-5719258/trump-unveils-big-plans-for-gaza-at-board-of-peaces-first-meeting
By Leila Fadel A second U.S. aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, President Trump’s Board of Peace held its first meeting, former Prince Andrew released after spending day in police custody. Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/20/nx-s1-5716228/morning-news-brief
By Jackie Northam Iranian authorities are cracking down on mourners as they try to memorialize their loved ones who were killed in last month’s protests. Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/20/nx-s1-5711456/iranian-authorities-crack-down-on-mourners-trying-to-honor-people-killed-in-protests