Special permission will be needed to export dual-use items to these companies, institutions and agencies.
Month: February 2026
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
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.
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.
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
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
Canada summons OpenAI executives on Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect’s ChatGPT use
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
Investigate if Kyiv is lying about Russian oil pipeline
Bratislava wants Brussels to send inspectors to test claims by Ukraine that Russia blew up a pipeline that supplies Slovakia and Hungary with oil.
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
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
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.
What’s Pakistan’s strategy as India-Taliban ties grow?
Pakistani air raids break fragile ceasefire as Islamabad faces pressure on both borders.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Video. New York buried in nearly 60 centimetres of snow as Manhattan falls silent
Video. New York was blanketed by nearly 60 centimetres of snow, shutting schools, silencing traffic and turning Central Park into a playground of sledges and snowmen.
Mob torments NYPD in epic snowball fight
A huge mob of rowdy winter warriors descended on a Manhattan park on February 23rd — throwing snowballs in a chaotic scene and tormenting cops, according…
Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump will use the State of the Union to champion immigration crackdowns, tariffs and military actions in Iran & Venezuela.
Why are there so many Texas and U.S. elections? Curious Texas has answers
One reader of The Dallas Morning News asked Curious Texas to help them understand the reasoning, significance and timeline of each election.
Bronx nurse whose son was grabbed by ICE is Schumer’s SOTU guest
A Bronx nurse whose son was grabbed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last year will be a guest of Sen. Chuck Schumer at President Trump’s State of the Union address.
NYPD officers pelted with snow in Washington Square Park
Video circulating on social media shows officers surrounded by a crowd as others taunt them while throwing snowballs.
Competition Committee discusses “aiding the runner,” but no proposals to ban the tush push
The NFL won’t be discussing a proposal to ban the tush push this offseason, but there could be further conversations about other ways that offensive players aid ball carriers.
Iranians worry over American military buildup as next, last-chance round of talks with the US nears
Many Iranians are worried as the US assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East and talks in Geneva get closer.
How No. 15 St. John’s turned their season around
Zach Braziller breaks down how No. 15 St. John’s front court led the turnaround of the Johnnies’ season with Dexter Henry on a new episode of ‘Eye of…








