World Published 23 Feb, 2026 11:22pm Blizzard slams US Northeast, closing roads and cancelling flights New York City closes schools; Governors activate National Guard, declare regional emergencies
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 10:00pm Trump warns of steeper tariffs, new licence fees Trump cautions trading partners against retreating from deals after top court blocks emergency tariffs, vows much higher duties under alternate laws
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 09:47pm 25 soldiers dead in attacks after raid on Mexico’s most wanted cartel leader Mexico reels from 27 attacks in Jalisco after CJNG boss Nemesio Oseguera’s death; at least 70 arrested across seven states.
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:12pm Khamenei appoints Ali Larijani as successor: NYT Report says Iran shifts key powers to security chief as Tehran prepares for worst-case war scenario
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 07:07pm UK’s Reform promises ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants Reform calls migrant levels 'national security emergency'
World Updated 23 Feb, 2026 02:54pm Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General UN rights system faces survival test as wars rage and funding collapses
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 01:30pm Modi’s Israel visit highlights major shift in India ties Visit comes amid expanded defence cooperation and ongoing regional tensions
World Updated 23 Feb, 2026 03:09pm Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in ‘Hong Kong 47’ subversion case Judges reject appeal in national security case linked to “Hong Kong 47”
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 11:12am Oil drops amid Iran nuclear talks, US tariff uncertainty Tariff uncertainty adds pressure to crude prices
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 10:02am Iranian students protest for second day at some universities Clashes reported as tensions rise amid nuclear talks
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 10:01am UK tightens entry and boarding rules for dual nationals From Feb 25, dual citizens must present a British passport or official certificate
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 09:38am Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports Financial Times says Moscow to supply thousands of shoulder-fired missiles
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 09:31am Iran and US to meet on Thursday for talks Oman confirms meeting amid rising military tensions
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 09:20am Iran signals nuclear concessions if US meets demands Tehran offers to curb enrichment and ship out uranium in exchange for sanctions relief
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 09:18am North Korea’s ruling party re-elects Kim Jong Un general secretary Move signals firm grip on power and focus on stability
World Published 23 Feb, 2026 08:35am Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid Violence erupts after death of Nemesio Oseguera, leader of CJNG cartel