On Tuesday, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Yilan, Taiwan, shaking Taipei. | World News
Month: February 2026
Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s full invasion as Moscow says its ‘goals’ not yet achieved
It comes as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country will do everything to secure peace and justice.
US stocks hold steadier a day after slumping on AI worries
The U.S. stock market is holding steadier after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Tuesday, a day after
Mexico Fights Back Against the Cartels
The military kills a major drug capo. Will President Sheinbaum keep going? | World News
Trump says ‘decision lies with me’ amid fears of US military escalation with Iran
Trump added that Caine, who is the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, headed Operation Midnight Hammer, knows Iran well. | World News
Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
It’s been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united.
China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities
Special permission will be needed to export dual-use items to these companies, institutions and agencies.
how Trump’s resorts became a proxy for access and power
Elected officials visited Trump properties 145 times since his inauguration, records show
US customs rolls out new 10% global tariff, lower than Trump’s promised 15% levy
A US Customs notice said imports would be subject to “an additional ad valorem rate of 10%.” | World News
Trump’s economic agenda has delivered on some promises, missed on others
Donald Trumps economic agenda has produced a complicated picture. Output is expanding faster than many analysts projected, with robust GDP numbers. Yet hiring has slowed, wage gains are uneven, and inflation pressures are eroding purchasing power. A recent Supreme Court ruling has injected new legal and regulatory uncertainty into the business climate.
Post-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over ‘forever’ chemicals
Belgians living near a 3M plant called for justice Tuesday at the opening of a trial against the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called
Stocks bounce as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs
US stocks bounced higher as investors recovered from a fresh bout of angst over AI and new US tariffs.
Greece set new tourism record in 2025
Greece in 2025 set new records in tourism arrivals and revenue, the country’s central bank said Tuesday, continuing an upward trend for the third straight year according to the tourism
PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape
Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to stand trial charged with raping a young woman, his lawyer and a French
National and International News in Focus
Millions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted
Tech shares rebound as markets weigh AI impacts
Tech shares bounced on Tuesday following the prior session’s selloff as markets weigh the impact of artificial intelligence on incumbent technology companies while navigating tariff uncertainty.
Ukraine’s interceptor drones are killing nearly a third of Russian air threats destroyed, commander says
In about a year, Ukraine has turned the interceptor drones from an engineering novelty into a mass-produced foundation of its air defense.
What’s Pakistan’s strategy as India-Taliban ties grow?
Pakistani air raids break fragile ceasefire as Islamabad faces pressure on both borders.
China bans dual-use exports to 20 Japanese firms amid military concerns
Major firms like Mitsubishi are affected, and further scrutiny is imposed on additional entities. Export licenses are now required for these transactions. | World News
Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s full invasion as Moscow says its ‘goals’ not yet achieved
It comes as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country will do everything to secure peace and justice.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolts Taiwan’s Yilan
On Tuesday, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Yilan, Taiwan, shaking Taipei. | World News
Mexico Fights Back Against the Cartels
The military kills a major drug capo. Will President Sheinbaum keep going? | World News
Trump says ‘decision lies with me’ amid fears of US military escalation with Iran
Trump added that Caine, who is the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, headed Operation Midnight Hammer, knows Iran well. | World News
US stocks hold steadier a day after slumping on AI worries
The U.S. stock market is holding steadier after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Tuesday, a day after
China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities
Special permission will be needed to export dual-use items to these companies, institutions and agencies.
Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
It’s been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united.
US customs rolls out new 10% global tariff, lower than Trump’s promised 15% levy
A US Customs notice said imports would be subject to “an additional ad valorem rate of 10%.” | World News
how Trump’s resorts became a proxy for access and power
Elected officials visited Trump properties 145 times since his inauguration, records show
Post-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over ‘forever’ chemicals
Belgians living near a 3M plant called for justice Tuesday at the opening of a trial against the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called
Trump’s economic agenda has delivered on some promises, missed on others
Donald Trumps economic agenda has produced a complicated picture. Output is expanding faster than many analysts projected, with robust GDP numbers. Yet hiring has slowed, wage gains are uneven, and inflation pressures are eroding purchasing power. A recent Supreme Court ruling has injected new legal and regulatory uncertainty into the business climate.
Greece set new tourism record in 2025
Greece in 2025 set new records in tourism arrivals and revenue, the country’s central bank said Tuesday, continuing an upward trend for the third straight year according to the tourism
Andrew ‘rude, arrogant and entitled’, minister says as government backs release of trade role files
The former prince had privileged access to government and business contacts around the world during his 10 years in the role.
Stocks bounce as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs
US stocks bounced higher as investors recovered from a fresh bout of angst over AI and new US tariffs.
National and International News in Focus
Millions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted
Russia warns of direct clash between nuclear powers; says Britain, France readying to supply arms to Ukraine
Nuclear powers warning: Russia cautioned against a direct military clash after its SVR accused Britain and France of planning to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons parts. Paris denied the claim, calling it an outright lie; London has not commented.
US stocks hold steadier a day after slumping on AI worries
The U.S. stock market is holding steadier after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Tuesday, a day after
Mexico Fights Back Against the Cartels
The military kills a major drug capo. Will President Sheinbaum keep going? | World News
Trump says ‘decision lies with me’ amid fears of US military escalation with Iran
Trump added that Caine, who is the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, headed Operation Midnight Hammer, knows Iran well. | World News
Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
It’s been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united.
China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities
Special permission will be needed to export dual-use items to these companies, institutions and agencies.
how Trump’s resorts became a proxy for access and power
Elected officials visited Trump properties 145 times since his inauguration, records show
Post-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over ‘forever’ chemicals
Belgians living near a 3M plant called for justice Tuesday at the opening of a trial against the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called
US customs rolls out new 10% global tariff, lower than Trump’s promised 15% levy
A US Customs notice said imports would be subject to “an additional ad valorem rate of 10%.” | World News
Trump’s economic agenda has delivered on some promises, missed on others
Donald Trumps economic agenda has produced a complicated picture. Output is expanding faster than many analysts projected, with robust GDP numbers. Yet hiring has slowed, wage gains are uneven, and inflation pressures are eroding purchasing power. A recent Supreme Court ruling has injected new legal and regulatory uncertainty into the business climate.
Stocks bounce as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs
US stocks bounced higher as investors recovered from a fresh bout of angst over AI and new US tariffs.
Greece set new tourism record in 2025
Greece in 2025 set new records in tourism arrivals and revenue, the country’s central bank said Tuesday, continuing an upward trend for the third straight year according to the tourism
PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape
Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to stand trial charged with raping a young woman, his lawyer and a French
Andrew ‘rude, arrogant and entitled’, minister says as government backs release of trade role files
The former prince had privileged access to government and business contacts around the world during his 10 years in the role.
Russia warns of direct clash between nuclear powers; says Britain, France readying to supply arms to Ukraine
Nuclear powers warning: Russia cautioned against a direct military clash after its SVR accused Britain and France of planning to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons parts. Paris denied the claim, calling it an outright lie; London has not commented.
National and International News in Focus
Millions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted








