Mexican Army Kills State Cartel Leader

Mexican Army Kills State Cartel Leader

With World Cup matches scheduled this summer, the Free and Sovereign State of Jalisco canceled large public events amid escalating security concerns following a military operation that turned lethal.

February 23, 2026
Kim Jong Un Returns as North Korea Party Chief, Touts Nuclear Advances

Kim Jong Un Returns as North Korea Party Chief, Touts Nuclear Advances

No surprises as family head ‘re-elected’ leader, while the once-in-five-years Juche political congress is expected to outline the next phase of Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme.

February 23, 2026
Iran Students Mark 40 Days With Fresh Protests

Iran Students Mark 40 Days With Fresh Protests

Footage from Tehran showed chanting crowds and confrontations as authorities and activists traded blame.

February 21, 2026
Trump Imposes New 10% Tariff After Court Ruling

Trump Imposes New 10% Tariff After Court Ruling

The move follows a Supreme Court decision limiting the president’s use of emergency powers

February 21, 2026
U.S. Slams ‘Terrorism’ in France After Quentin Killing

U.S. Slams ‘Terrorism’ in France After Quentin Killing

Washington condemns the deadly assault in Lyon as political violence, warning that extremist attacks threaten democratic norms on both sides of the Atlantic.

February 21, 2026
Musk’s X Appeals €120M EU Fine

Musk’s X Appeals €120M EU Fine

The appeal marks the first courtroom battle over a penalty issued under the EU’s sweeping Digital Services Act.

February 20, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

The 6–3 ruling finds that Donald Trump exceeded his powers by using emergency law to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners.

February 20, 2026
Europe Hardens Stance on Ukraine Talks

Europe Hardens Stance on Ukraine Talks

Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Poland say any Ukraine–Russia peace deal must include “robust” security guarantees for Kyiv, as U.S.-led negotiations stall.

February 20, 2026
Trump Gives Iran Ten Days To Strike Deal

Trump Gives Iran Ten Days To Strike Deal

Donald Trump warned that the United States is ready to take things “a step further” if a breakthrough is not reached.

February 20, 2026
UFO Files Unlocked: Trump Orders Release of Government Alien Files

UFO Files Unlocked: Trump Orders Release of Government Alien Files

The U.S. president said Barack Obama had revealed “classified” information about the existence of extraterrestrial life.

February 20, 2026
Trump Pledges $10bn for New Gaza-Focused ‘Board of Peace’

Trump Pledges $10bn for New Gaza-Focused ‘Board of Peace’

The U.S. president unveiled a Washington-based initiative aimed at rebuilding Gaza and launching an international stabilisation force.

February 19, 2026
Sweden Reveals Prison Plan for Children After Lowering Criminal Age   

Sweden Reveals Prison Plan for Children After Lowering Criminal Age   

Eight existing prisons have been tasked with preparing special sections for children.

February 19, 2026