Solidarity Scroll – Feb 26, 2026

Iran Nuclear Talks Launch With US as Nvidia Reports Record Earnings

Iran Foreign Minister Announces Serious Talks With US on Nuclear Sanctions

  • Technical meetings set for Vienna starting Monday
  • Iran reports good progress after Geneva round
  • Discussions center on sanctions relief details

GENEVA, Feb 26 (TNGB) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that his country entered serious conversations with United States representatives about sanctions relief and the nuclear program. The indirect talks took place in Geneva and lasted several hours with mediation from Oman. Iranian officials described the session as one of the most intense exchanges in recent memory.

This development could open pathways toward reduced international tensions.

New Botnet Uses Polygon Blockchain for Undetectable Command Control

  • Aeternum loader stores commands in public smart contracts
  • Infected devices pull instructions directly from chain
  • US investigators linked separate proxy network to Belarus seller

USA, Feb 26 (TNGB) – Cybersecurity experts identified Aeternum, a new botnet loader that bypasses traditional infrastructure by embedding commands in Polygon blockchain smart contracts. Operators manage the system through a web dashboard and issue updates that reach bots within minutes. No central servers or domains exist to shut down.

This method creates serious obstacles for standard cybersecurity operations.

Six Planets Set for Rare Alignment Visible Across Night Skies

  • Mercury Venus Neptune Saturn Uranus and Jupiter to appear together
  • Event peaks Saturday evening shortly after sunset
  • Four planets visible without aid under clear conditions

USA, Feb 26 (TNGB) – NASA announced that stargazers can soon observe a rare planetary parade involving six worlds aligned in the evening sky. Mercury Venus Saturn and Jupiter will stand out to the naked eye while Neptune and Uranus require binoculars or telescopes. The alignment occurs on Saturday and offers one of the better viewing opportunities this year.

Stargazers should prepare for this uncommon celestial event.

Study Reveals Neanderthal Males Paired Most Often With Human Females

  • Genetic analysis of X chromosomes shows clear mating bias
  • Neanderthal DNA patterns match male to female human pairings
  • Findings published in Science journal on Thursday

USA, Feb 26 (TNGB) – Researchers examined ancient DNA and determined that interbreeding between Neanderthals and early modern humans most frequently involved Neanderthal males and human females. The study analyzed X chromosome inheritance patterns across populations to reach this conclusion. Results suggest directional preferences shaped gene flow thousands of years ago.

The discovery refines our picture of prehistoric human interactions.

Federal Prisons Face Deepening Staffing Crisis as Officers Move to ICE

  • Corrections staff leave for higher pay and bonuses at immigration agency
  • Shortages lead to more lockdowns and reduced rehabilitation programs
  • House Democrats sent letter seeking action from BOP director

WASHINGTON D.C., Feb 26 (TNGB) – Lawmakers highlighted severe understaffing across federal prisons where many corrections officers have accepted positions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The shift reportedly stems from substantial signing bonuses and salary increases offered by ICE. Facilities now operate with higher overtime demands and fewer resources for inmate programs.

The shortages threaten safety and program goals in federal facilities.

DHS Detains Azerbaijani Student at Columbia Over Expired Student Visa

  • Elmina Aghayeva arrested inside university residence hall
  • Agents cited failure to attend classes since 2016
  • Student released later same day after high level intervention

NEW YORK, Feb 26 (TNGB) – Federal officers from the Department of Homeland Security took Azerbaijani national Elmina Aghayeva into custody at Columbia University housing early Thursday morning. Authorities stated her student visa had been revoked years earlier for non attendance. The university reported agents gained entry by claiming they sought a missing person.

The case shows enforcement of long expired visa rules on campuses.

Federal Agents Detain Columbia University Student Inside Dormitory

  • Operation occurred without apparent judicial warrant
  • University president cited misrepresentations to building staff
  • Case involved graduate student from Azerbaijan

NEW YORK, Feb 26 (TNGB) – Immigration enforcement personnel entered a Columbia University residential building and removed a student after presenting themselves as investigators looking for someone else. School administrators learned of the action shortly after it began around six thirty in the morning. The detained individual was later identified as Elmina Aghayeva.

Such tactics raise concerns about federal access to private university property.

Immigration Agents Arrest Columbia Student Following Building Access

  • School says agents misrepresented purpose to gain entry
  • Incident took place inside university owned housing
  • Student faced removal proceedings on visa grounds

NEW YORK, Feb 26 (TNGB) – Agents arrested a Columbia University student inside campus housing after reportedly telling staff they needed to locate a missing person. The university acting president issued a statement detailing the sequence and expressing alarm at the approach. Authorities confirmed the detention related to long standing visa compliance issues.

University leaders now review policies on federal interactions with students.

Trump Claims Iran Will Soon Field Missiles Capable of Reaching US

  • Statement made during recent address to Congress
  • 2025 intelligence assessment projected ten year timeline for such capability
  • Remarks coincide with active nuclear negotiations in Geneva

WASHINGTON D.C., Feb 26 (TNGB) – President Trump stated that Iran is developing long range missiles able to strike the United States in the near future. A Defense Intelligence Agency report from the previous year estimated that any viable intercontinental system would require at least another decade. The comment surfaced while indirect talks on the nuclear file continued in Switzerland.

The claim adds tension to ongoing diplomatic discussions.

Nvidia Reports Highest Quarterly Revenue in Company History

  • Fourth quarter fiscal 2026 revenue reached sixty eight point one billion dollars
  • Data center segment grew seventy five percent year over year
  • Full year total exceeded two hundred fifteen billion dollars

USA, Feb 26 (TNGB) – Nvidia announced record breaking results for its fiscal fourth quarter driven by sustained demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Revenue climbed seventy three percent from the prior year while the data center business delivered even stronger gains. Executives attributed the performance to continued expansion across major cloud providers and enterprises.

The numbers confirm strong growth in specialized computing hardware.