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.
Month: February 2026
Gunmen Wreak Chaos in Mexican Coastal Retreat After Cartel Killing
Vehicles and businesses are set ablaze in Puerto Vallarta, a top destination for American retirees. | World News
Tariffs Are a Wild Card for the Economy Again
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
Iranian Protesters Recount the ‘War Zone’ That Left Thousands Dead
Over two nights in early January, security forces crushed antigovernment demonstrations in a deadly crackdown. Four witnesses share what they saw. | World News
British, Chinese nationals among 19 killed, dozens injured in massive Nepal bus accident
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
More About That Chinese Nuclear Test . . .
Beijing and Moscow build their arsenals while the U.S. restrains itself. | World News
Double Hungarian veto thwarts Ukraine loan and Russia sanctions
“We should not tie together things that are not connected to each other at all,” High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Monday amid a new crisis caused by back-to-back Hungarian vetoes.
France summons US ambassador over Trump team’s comments on activist’s death
Trump appointee Charles Kushner is being summoned after the U.S. State Department weighed in on 23-year-old far-right activist’s killing.
Stocks diverge, dollar down over Trump tariffs uncertainty
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
Mexico deploys 2,500 troops after drug lord El Mencho’s killing
Mexico news LIVE updates: Tensions continue to prevail across Mexico after the military carried out a raid in the state of Jalisco, killing drug lord El Mencho, who was the leader of the CJNG cartel. | World News
Kim Jong Un re-elected leader of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected general secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party at a rare congress, state media said Monday, calling the decision unanimous among delegates. KCNA said…
Blizzard blows New Yorkers’ plans off course
New Yorkers were left scrambling Sunday after authorities announced non-essential road journeys would be banned in response to what’s expected to be the worst blizzard in a decade.
Winter Weather New York
A passenger exits a subway station as snow falls in the Alphabet City neighborhood of New York, Sunday evening, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)
Duterte at ‘very heart’ of murderous drug crackdowns in Philippines, ICC told
Ex-president, accused of crimes against humanity, selected targets and promised immunity for death squad members, prosecutor says
A viral monkey, his plushie, and a 70-year-old experiment
Punch’s attachment to his plushie isn’t just the subject of a heart-wrenching video. It harks back to the story of a very famous set of 1950s psychology experiments.
Iran students’ protest continue amid US military buildup; nuclear talks on Thursday
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi has reportedly confirmed that the next round of talks between US and Iran would take place in Geneva on Thursday. | World News
India, China winners; UK among losers; Europe could freeze deal
Just hours after the decision, Trump announced a fresh 10% duty on imports into the US from every country starting Tuesday, later increasing it to 15%. | World News
4 years of war in Ukraine, in photos
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, launched Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. This photo gallery looks back at four years of war.
EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza’s future
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
Gunmen Wreak Chaos in Mexican Coastal Retreat After Cartel Killing
Vehicles and businesses are set ablaze in Puerto Vallarta, a top destination for American retirees. | World News
AnewZ Morning Brief
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.
Iranian Protesters Recount the ‘War Zone’ That Left Thousands Dead
Over two nights in early January, security forces crushed antigovernment demonstrations in a deadly crackdown. Four witnesses share what they saw. | World News
Tariffs Are a Wild Card for the Economy Again
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
More About That Chinese Nuclear Test . . .
Beijing and Moscow build their arsenals while the U.S. restrains itself. | World News
‘Change EU rules to stop Hungary’s abuse of veto’ – Lithuanian FM
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.
British, Chinese nationals among 19 killed, dozens injured in massive Nepal bus accident
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
France summons US ambassador over Trump team’s comments on activist’s death
Trump appointee Charles Kushner is being summoned after the U.S. State Department weighed in on 23-year-old far-right activist’s killing.
Stocks diverge, dollar down over Trump tariffs uncertainty
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
Double Hungarian veto thwarts Ukraine loan and Russia sanctions
“We should not tie together things that are not connected to each other at all,” High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Monday amid a new crisis caused by back-to-back Hungarian vetoes.
Iranians get alert on phones amid Trump’s threats, says report
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
Italy’s Enel to invest 20bn euros in renewables by 2028
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.
EU halts vote on US trade deal while Trump threatens ‘more obnoxious’ tariffs
The US Supreme Court had earlier struck down Trump’s previous global tariffs. | World News
National and International News in Focus
New York City and Rhode Island have banned nonessential road travel into Monday, with New Jersey implementing similar restrictions.
US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and worries flare about potential AI losers
U.S. stocks are falling after President Donald Trump took little time to ramp up his newest tariffs, and as investors continue to punish companies seen as potential losers from the
EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza’s future
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
Rob Jetten takes oath; becomes Netherlands’ youngest, first openly gay PM
Jetten pulled a stunning election win, to replace the far-right Freedom Party with a thin margin in Netherlands. | World News
Mexico deploys 2,500 troops after drug lord El Mencho’s killing
Mexico news LIVE updates: Tensions continue to prevail across Mexico after the military carried out a raid in the state of Jalisco, killing drug lord El Mencho, who was the leader of the CJNG cartel. | World News
Budapest rallies mark four years of Russia’s Ukraine invasion
Civil organisations rally in Budapest to mark four years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Around 200 people are thought to have attended the event.
Kim Jong Un re-elected leader of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected general secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party at a rare congress, state media said Monday, calling the decision unanimous among delegates. KCNA said…
Blizzard blows New Yorkers’ plans off course
New Yorkers were left scrambling Sunday after authorities announced non-essential road journeys would be banned in response to what’s expected to be the worst blizzard in a decade.
Winter Weather New York
A passenger exits a subway station as snow falls in the Alphabet City neighborhood of New York, Sunday evening, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)
Iran students’ protest continue amid US military buildup; nuclear talks on Thursday
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi has reportedly confirmed that the next round of talks between US and Iran would take place in Geneva on Thursday. | World News
A viral monkey, his plushie, and a 70-year-old experiment
Punch’s attachment to his plushie isn’t just the subject of a heart-wrenching video. It harks back to the story of a very famous set of 1950s psychology experiments.
4 years of war in Ukraine, in photos
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, launched Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. This photo gallery looks back at four years of war.
India, China winners; UK among losers; Europe could freeze deal
Just hours after the decision, Trump announced a fresh 10% duty on imports into the US from every country starting Tuesday, later increasing it to 15%. | World News
AnewZ Morning Brief
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.
EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza’s future
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
Tariffs Are a Wild Card for the Economy Again
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
Gunmen Wreak Chaos in Mexican Coastal Retreat After Cartel Killing
Vehicles and businesses are set ablaze in Puerto Vallarta, a top destination for American retirees. | World News
Iranian Protesters Recount the ‘War Zone’ That Left Thousands Dead
Over two nights in early January, security forces crushed antigovernment demonstrations in a deadly crackdown. Four witnesses share what they saw. | World News








