Trump won’t blink on tariffs — because he can’t
World
February 23, 2026
Trump won’t blink on tariffs — because he can’t
No, President Donald Trump isn’t looking for a new “most beautiful word” in the dictionary to replace his beloved tariffs.…
Ukraine is becoming a nation of widows and orphans as it confronts a demographic ‘catastrophe’
World
February 22, 2026
Ukraine is becoming a nation of widows and orphans as it confronts a demographic ‘catastrophe’
Kyiv — Olena Bilozerska and her husband always knew they wanted children. She was 34 and they were ready to…
Why was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested? Here’s what to know about ‘misconduct in public office’
World
February 22, 2026
Why was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested? Here’s what to know about ‘misconduct in public office’
London — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on Thursday marks an extraordinary fall from grace for the former prince – and it…
Iranian students hold protests as new university term begins
Middle East
February 22, 2026
Iranian students hold protests as new university term begins
Reuters — Students held protests at several Iranian universities at the start of a new semester on Saturday, some clashing…
Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously
World
February 22, 2026
Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday passed new legislation that gives amnesty to hundreds of people who were prosecuted or convicted for…
Deadly explosions in western Ukraine investigated as ‘terrorist attack’
World
February 22, 2026
Deadly explosions in western Ukraine investigated as ‘terrorist attack’
Kyiv — At least one person was killed and dozens more wounded in explosions that hit the western Ukrainian city…
Pakistan launches airstrikes against Afghan-based ‘militants’ it blames for cross-border attacks
Middle East
February 22, 2026
Pakistan launches airstrikes against Afghan-based ‘militants’ it blames for cross-border attacks
Islamabad — Pakistan said Sunday it carried out airstrikes on militant camps across the border in Afghanistan, in a serious…
Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel
Middle East
February 22, 2026
Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel
The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has said it would be “fine” if Israel took control of a vast…
Supreme Court gives Trump — and the rest of the GOP — a gift in disguise
World
February 22, 2026
Supreme Court gives Trump — and the rest of the GOP — a gift in disguise
The Supreme Court on Friday dealt President Donald Trump perhaps the most significant rebuke of his second term. The justices,…
The US could strike Iran. Here’s how Tehran is getting prepared
Middle East
February 21, 2026
The US could strike Iran. Here’s how Tehran is getting prepared
As the United States continues a significant military buildup in the Middle East, Iran has taken steps to signal its…