Month: February 2026

The US Supreme Court had earlier struck down Trump’s previous global tariffs. | World News

The EU has again failed to agree sanctions against Russia, stalling any progress towards peace

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomats met Monday in Brussels with the director of the Board of Peace after a shaky and controversial embrace of U.S. President Donald

A landmark social media addiction trial resumed Monday with a YouTube executive insisting that the Google-owned company’s aim was to give people value, not hook them on harmful binge-viewing.

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 23rd of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Vehicles and businesses are set ablaze in Puerto Vallarta, a top destination for American retirees. | World News

With the bulk of Trump’s tariffs struck down by the SC, and a new, temporary global tariff in place, fresh questions are hanging over the U.S. economy. | World News

Beijing and Moscow build their arsenals while the U.S. restrains itself. | World News

Over two nights in early January, security forces crushed antigovernment demonstrations in a deadly crackdown. Four witnesses share what they saw. | World News

With Budapest having blocked a €90 billion lifeline loan for Ukraine and a twentieth sanctions package against Russia, Kęstutis Budrys says action needs to be taken to stop Hungary abusing its veto to block key EU policies.

The bus reportedly drove off the Prithvi highway after midnight while it was on its way from Pokhara to Nepal’s capital Kathmandu. | World News

Iran vowed on Monday to retaliate “ferociously” against any attack by the United States and reiterated warnings of a regional conflagration in response to President Donald Trump’s threat of limited strikes.

Trump appointee Charles Kushner is being summoned after the U.S. State Department weighed in on 23-year-old far-right activist’s killing.

Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower on Monday following an ugly session dogged by worries over US tariff uncertainty and the potential hit to legacy companies by artificial intelligence.

Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE express support for Kuwait after Iraq submits new maritime coordinates to UN.

Alert SMS came as President Trump upped rhetorical attacks on the regime in Tehran, also amassing armadas in the Middle East for a possible military strike | World News

Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó doubled down on his veto on Ukraine aid over an energy dispute in Brussels. Szijjártó clashed with Ukrainian journalists in Brussels after Budapest accused Kyiv of blackmail over the Druzhba oil pipeline. ‘Why do you hate Ukraine?’

Italian power giant Enel said Monday it was boosting investment in renewables, with planned spending of 20 billion euros ($23.6 billion) by 2028 focused on Europe and the United States.

New York City and Rhode Island have banned nonessential road travel into Monday, with New Jersey implementing similar restrictions.

The US Supreme Court had earlier struck down Trump’s previous global tariffs. | World News

U.S. stocks slumped after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution. The S&P 500 sank

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomats met Monday in Brussels with the director of the Board of Peace after a shaky and controversial embrace of U.S. President Donald

The EU has again failed to agree sanctions against Russia, stalling any progress towards peace

Rob Jetten will struggle to push through his agenda with a minority government.

U.S. Secret Service says an armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Although Trump often spends

Jetten pulled a stunning election win, to replace the far-right Freedom Party with a thin margin in Netherlands. | World News

A massive snowstorm hit the northeast United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong winds and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures.

John Davidson has issued a statement on the BAFTA Film Tourette racial slur at the ‘Sinners’ actors, which has caused fallout for the BBC and BAFTA.

OpenAI said Friday that Van Rootselaar’s ChatGPT account was flagged in June 2025 by systems that scan for misuse, including potential violent activity.  | World News

A landmark social media addiction trial resumed Monday with a YouTube executive insisting that the Google-owned company’s aim was to give people value, not hook them on harmful binge-viewing.

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 23rd of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Vehicles and businesses are set ablaze in Puerto Vallarta, a top destination for American retirees. | World News

With the bulk of Trump’s tariffs struck down by the SC, and a new, temporary global tariff in place, fresh questions are hanging over the U.S. economy. | World News

Over two nights in early January, security forces crushed antigovernment demonstrations in a deadly crackdown. Four witnesses share what they saw. | World News

Beijing and Moscow build their arsenals while the U.S. restrains itself. | World News

The bus reportedly drove off the Prithvi highway after midnight while it was on its way from Pokhara to Nepal’s capital Kathmandu. | World News

With Budapest having blocked a €90 billion lifeline loan for Ukraine and a twentieth sanctions package against Russia, Kęstutis Budrys says action needs to be taken to stop Hungary abusing its veto to block key EU policies.

Trump appointee Charles Kushner is being summoned after the U.S. State Department weighed in on 23-year-old far-right activist’s killing.

Iran vowed on Monday to retaliate “ferociously” against any attack by the United States and reiterated warnings of a regional conflagration in response to President Donald Trump’s threat of limited strikes.

Global equities diverged while the dollar dipped on Monday as uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs gripped markets after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of the president’s

Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE express support for Kuwait after Iraq submits new maritime coordinates to UN.

Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó doubled down on his veto on Ukraine aid over an energy dispute in Brussels. Szijjártó clashed with Ukrainian journalists in Brussels after Budapest accused Kyiv of blackmail over the Druzhba oil pipeline. ‘Why do you hate Ukraine?’

Alert SMS came as President Trump upped rhetorical attacks on the regime in Tehran, also amassing armadas in the Middle East for a possible military strike | World News

Italian power giant Enel said Monday it was boosting investment in renewables, with planned spending of 20 billion euros ($23.6 billion) by 2028 focused on Europe and the United States.

New York City and Rhode Island have banned nonessential road travel into Monday, with New Jersey implementing similar restrictions.

The US Supreme Court had earlier struck down Trump’s previous global tariffs. | World News

A racial slur shouted during the awards show has raised questions about how Tourette’s outbursts should be understood

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomats met Monday in Brussels with the director of the Board of Peace after a shaky and controversial embrace of U.S. President Donald

U.S. stocks slumped after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution. The S&P 500 sank

The EU has again failed to agree sanctions against Russia, stalling any progress towards peace