Brazil's Lula urges Trump to treat all countries equally

US leader imposed a 15 percent tariff on imports following a Supreme Court ruling
22 February 2026, 12:27 PM

TB outbreak in Malaysia: Public urged to mask up in crowded places

The latest detections brought the cumulative number of tuberculosis cases to 3,161across the country
22 February 2026, 10:05 AM

Iranian students begin new university term with protests

The protests coincided with ceremonies traditionally held after 40 days to mourn those killed by security forces during last month's anti-government demonstrations
22 February 2026, 09:17 AM

Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland

Trump announced the plan on social media moments before hosting a dinner for Republican governors at the White House
22 February 2026, 09:06 AM

Pakistan says it carried out cross-border strikes in Afghanistan

The strikes mark a sharp escalation in tensions between Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
22 February 2026, 08:59 AM

Brazil, India ink rare earth, mineral deal

India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
22 February 2026, 06:03 AM

Call grows for ‘trustworthy and robust AI’

Dozens of nations including the United States and China called for “secure, trustworthy and robust” artificial intelligence, in a declaration issued yesterday after a major summit on the technology in New Delhi.
22 February 2026, 06:01 AM

Trump to travel to China next month

US President Donald Trump will travel to China from March 31 to April 2 for a highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies, a trip announced as the Supreme Court overturned Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods.
22 February 2026, 05:57 AM

US tariff turmoil: Uncertainty looms over Dhaka’s trade prospects

If the 15 percent rate replaces the 19 percent reciprocal tariff finalised for Bangladesh under the trade deal, Bangladesh’s effective tariff for exports to the US would stand at 31.5 percent.
22 February 2026, 02:53 AM

Trump raises US global tariff rate to 15%

President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent yesterday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.
22 February 2026, 02:45 AM

Trump says he will raise global tariffs from 10% to 15%

Move comes a day after the Supreme Court largely struck down his sweeping duties
21 February 2026, 22:24 PM

US envoy says it ‘would be fine’ if Israel takes over large swathes of Middle East

State Department distances itself, stressing policy rests with Trump and White House
21 February 2026, 21:55 PM

Taraweeh prayers at Times Square

The gathering drew attention from tourists and locals alike, with many stopping to watch and record the moment on their phones
21 February 2026, 21:00 PM

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 10, including senior Hezbollah official

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the overnight Israeli strikes on the Sidon area and towns in Bekaa
21 February 2026, 19:42 PM

At least 38 killed in armed attack in north-west Nigeria

The attack occurred in the night of Thursday into Friday in the remote village
21 February 2026, 19:36 PM

At least three dead as migrant boat capsizes off Greek island

Twenty migrants were rescued by a commercial vessel
21 February 2026, 19:28 PM

Austria turns Hitler’s home into a police station

Government passed a law in 2016 to take control of the dilapidated building
21 February 2026, 17:27 PM

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

A deadly virus and bacterial infection have killed at least 72 tigers at a private animal park in Thailand's north in recent weeks
21 February 2026, 11:00 AM

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks

Iran and the United States are sliding rapidly towards military conflict as hopes fade for a diplomatic solution to their standoff over Tehran’s nuclear programme
21 February 2026, 09:52 AM

Three dead in latest US strike on alleged drug boat: Pentagon

US forces on Friday launched a strike against alleged drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people
21 February 2026, 09:32 AM