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Month: February 2026
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
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 faces Belgian trial over ‘forever’ chemicals
Hundreds of Belgians living near a 3M plant have sued the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called “forever chemicals” in a trial that opens
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.
Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war. He spoke Tuesday four years after an invasion that has severely tested the resolve
Merz heads to Beijing as Germany Inc. reels from ‘China shock’
China once underpinned Germany’s industrial growth but has now become a force behind its deindustrialization.
Kim Jon-Un’s sister promoted in rare North Korea party congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, has been promoted within the ruling Workers’ Party, state media said on Tuesday, as a rare party congress in Pyongyang offers a closely watched…
New Zealand would back removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal line of succession, says PM
Country follows Australia in saying it would support any UK government proposals to remove former prince after arrest
Nuclear deal ‘within reach’, says Iranian foreign minister ahead of US talks
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: On Monday, India issued an advisory asking all its citizens currently in Iran to leave the country by available means of transport in view of the “evolving situation” there”. | World News
What’s Pakistan’s strategy as India-Taliban ties grow?
Pakistani air raids break fragile ceasefire as Islamabad faces pressure on both borders.
Stocks fluctuate as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs
Stock markets fluctuated on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports came into effect, with investors also weighing renewed AI concerns.
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.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolts Taiwan’s Yilan
On Tuesday, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Yilan, Taiwan, shaking Taipei. | World News
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.
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
Mexico Fights Back Against the Cartels
The military kills a major drug capo. Will President Sheinbaum keep going? | 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.
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
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
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 faces Belgian trial over ‘forever’ chemicals
Hundreds of Belgians living near a 3M plant have sued the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called “forever chemicals” in a trial that opens
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 fluctuate as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs
Stock markets fluctuated on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports came into effect, with investors also weighing renewed AI concerns.
Australian PM Albanese evacuated from official residence over security threat
Albanese was taken to a separate location for several hours after the threat was identified. | World News
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.
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
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
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.
Drone strike in eastern Congo kills senior rebel official, escalating tensions
A spokesperson for the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels fighting in eastern Congo has been killed in a drone strike.
Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war. He spoke Tuesday four years after an invasion that has severely tested the resolve
YouTube exec says goal was viewer value not addiction
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.
US ambassador to France fails to show up for diplomatic summons
Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot accused Charles Kushner of disregarding the “basic expectations of an ambassador.”
Merz heads to Beijing as Germany Inc. reels from ‘China shock’
China once underpinned Germany’s industrial growth but has now become a force behind its deindustrialization.
Kim Jon-Un’s sister promoted in rare North Korea party congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, has been promoted within the ruling Workers’ Party, state media said on Tuesday, as a rare party congress in Pyongyang offers a closely watched…
New Zealand would back removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal line of succession, says PM
Country follows Australia in saying it would support any UK government proposals to remove former prince after arrest
Stocks fluctuate as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs
Stock markets fluctuated on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports came into effect, with investors also weighing renewed AI concerns.
Tehran ready for any necessary steps to reach deal with US, says minister
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: On Monday, India issued an advisory asking all its citizens currently in Iran to leave the country by available means of transport in view of the “evolving situation” there”. | World News
What’s Pakistan’s strategy as India-Taliban ties grow?
Pakistani air raids break fragile ceasefire as Islamabad faces pressure on both borders.
Ukrainian men on how four years of war has changed them – podcast
A DJ turned soldier explains how life has changed for Ukraine’s men while Tracey McVeigh and Shaun Walker report on the impact of the conflict and what could happen next
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.
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.
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
