Asia’s US trade deals in doubt after Trump’s Supreme Court tariff defeat

A Supreme Court ruling that gutted the legal foundation for much of US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime has left Asian trading partners scratching their heads about the future of trade deals struck with Washington over the past 12 months.…

Tokyo Skytree tower closed after 20 trapped in lift for 5 hours

Twenty people were trapped inside a lift at Tokyo Skytree tower from Sunday night for more than five hours, the operator said, adding that the facility, which is Japan’s tallest broadcasting tower and a popular tourist spot, will be closed…

Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan

Some affected residents have continued to express reservations over a Hong Kong government plan to resettle survivors of the Tai Po fire, saying they prefer in situ development as they fear an “unfair” flat selection process will leave their…

European Parliament Proposes Changes to Copyright Protection in the Age of Generative AI

European Parliament Proposes Changes to Copyright Protection in the Age of Generative AI  Global Policy Watch

HRD Corp suspensions not a clean-up but an upgrade, says Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR: The suspension of several members of the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) is not a "clean-up", says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Read full story

China’s industrial overcapacity + Hungary’s veto threats + Trump’s tariff chaos

China’s industrial overcapacity + Hungary’s veto threats + Trump’s tariff chaos  Table.Briefings

Michelle Yeoh plays five characters in short film celebrating Penang’s vibrant streets and food culture

Sandiwara, the 10-minute film directed by Oscar-winner Sean Baker, was shot on iPhone and features George Town's Red Garden Food Paradise.

Trump’s trip to China scheduled, archeologists unearth temple: 5 weekend reads you missed

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Zscaler India AI Security Hub With Airtel Reshapes Long Term Narrative

Zscaler India AI Security Hub With Airtel Reshapes Long Term Narrative  simplywall.st

Drones disrupt 54 flights at Da Nang airport during Tet holidays

Unauthorized drone activity near Da Nang International Airport disrupted 54 flights during the first and sixth days of the Lunar New Year, causing significant delays and forcing aircraft into holding patterns.

Earthquake off Sabah coast strongest in 11 years, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The earthquake that struck off the coast of Sabah early Monday (Feb 23) morning is the strongest to hit the country in 11 years. Read full story

Senior citizen changes plea, claims trial to sexual assault of girl, 7

SEREMBAN: A 72-year-old man has claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to a charge of committing physical sexual assault on a seven-year-old girl. Read full story

Auditor-General s Report highlights governance issues at UKM

PETALING JAYA: The Auditor-General's Report (AG's Report) 1/2026 has highlighted several governance issues at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), including irregularities in the collection of student fees and expenditure amounting to millions of…

American expat loses nearly RM665,000 to investment scam

KUALA LUMPUR: An American expatriate was cheated out of over half a million ringgit after being duped by an online investment scheme. Read full story

Incheon airport chief resigns following clash with Lee

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The head of the operator of Incheon International Air...

Notice of vacancy for Opposition Leader must be made in writing, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Any indication of a vacancy for the role of Opposition Leader in the Dewan Rakyat must be presented through official documentation, says Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor. Read full story

Auditor-General’s Report: Higher Education Ministry tops list of unreturned research grants

PETALING JAYA: The Auditor-General's Report (AG's Report) 1/2026 has flagged RM183.11mil in unreturned research grant balances involving 7,904 projects across four ministries. Read full story

How China is building the hi-tech backbone of Africa’s space ambitions

From a satellite ground station in Namibia to an Egyptian laboratory in orbit, China has been building the hi-tech backbone of Africa’s space ambitions. Earlier this month, Beijing handed over a new satellite data ground station near Windhoek,…

Hong Kong appeals court upholds jailed democracy campaigners' sentences

The appeals from the 12 democracy campaigners, including ex-lawmaker "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung and former journalist Gwyneth Ho, were heard last year.

Bill to separate powers of AG and PP tabled in Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: The Bill to separate the powers of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, which has been in the works for several years, has been tabled in the Dewan Rakyat. Read full story

Azalina tables amendment to limit PM s tenure to two terms

KUALA LUMPUR: The constitutional amendment to limit the prime minister's tenure to two terms has been tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Feb 23). Read full story

Game on: How math can help design strategies for climate crisis, diplomacy

Game on: How math can help design strategies for climate crisis, diplomacy  360info.org

Cops who refuse to take police reports can be sacked, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Police officers who refuse to accept police reports from the public can be sacked, says Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. Read full story

Gold climbs to monthly high on trade fears, geopolitics, weak USD

Gold climbs to monthly high on trade fears, geopolitics, weak USD  FXStreet

Hungary threatens to block new EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries

Hungary threatens to block new EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries  Los Angeles Times

How can world resist US, China economic coercion? Abraham Newman explains

Abraham Newman is an American political scientist and a professor in the School of Foreign Service and Department of Government at Georgetown University. His research focuses on the ways in which economic interdependence and globalisation have…

South Korea protests Russian embassy ‘Victory’ banner as key war date looms

South Korea has protested to Russia after its embassy in Seoul unfurled a giant banner declaring “Victory will be ours”, an apparent reference to the anniversary of the Ukraine war. South Korea opposes Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its…

Map: 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the South China Sea

Map: 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the South China Sea  The New York Times

Luxembourg Expands ASEAN Fintech Push With New Inclusion-Focused Fund

Luxembourg Expands ASEAN Fintech Push With New Inclusion-Focused Fund  Fintech Singapore

Asian stocks rally after Trump's Supreme Court tariffs blow

Is the US Deinstitutionalizing Foreign Policy Making at its Own Peril?

Is the US Deinstitutionalizing Foreign Policy Making at its Own Peril?  Modern Diplomacy

Monthly wage income rises 3.3 pct in 2024 on higher earnings at foreign institutions

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The average monthly salary of wage earners in South K...

China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airline

China’s leading planemaker is redoubling its efforts to boost the international profile of its home-grown jets in 2026, injecting a sizeable amount of capital into a subsidiary carrier as it attempts to widen its planes’ coverage area and attract…

Why US-EU defense industrial cooperation matters more than ever

Why US-EU defense industrial cooperation matters more than ever  politico.eu

Wales to host new defence tech college as £50m growth deal targets autonomous systems

Wales to host new defence tech college as £50m growth deal targets autonomous systems  The Manufacturer

Who was El Mencho, the former police officer who co-founded an ultraviolent cartel in Mexico?

Drug lord who was killed by Mexican special forces on Sunday led a cartel known for aggression and military-style arsenal Violence erupts after Mexican security forces kill drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ The drug lord “El Mencho”, who was killed on…

S. Korea eyes creation of 100 defense-focused startups by 2030

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will provide support to nurture 100 defen...

(LEAD) Lee, Brazil's Lula hold summit talks to expand bilateral ties

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz ...

Thailand steps up gun control measures

The Thai Government is preparing to roll out a sweeping nationwide crackdown on weapons, following an urgent directive from Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul calling for a comprehensive review and stricter enforcement of firearm control regulations.

Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise.

Seoul stocks trim earlier gains late Mon. morning on foreign selling

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks pared earlier gains late Monday m...

Hanwha sign Roh Si-hwan to record 11-year deal worth 30.7 bln won

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Hanwha Eagles have signed slugger Roh Si-hwan to ...

Tune Talk Becomes ASEAN’s First Fully Cloud-Native Mobile Network Operator With Mavenir

Tune Talk Becomes ASEAN’s First Fully Cloud-Native Mobile Network Operator With Mavenir  bernama

Police grill ex-PSS deputy chief over alleged naval ship party

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Police on Monday questioned Kim Seong-hoon, former de...

(2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim reelected as general secretary of ruling party for reinforcing nuclear power

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's ruling party reelected Kim Jong-un as i...

China’s EV insurers move towards profitability on higher premiums, AI adoption

Chinese insurers underwriting electric vehicle (EV) policies have a better chance of turning a profit this year, supported by higher premiums, intelligent pricing mechanisms and improved claims-handling efficiency. A turnaround in mainland China’s…

Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12

Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12  SecurityBrief Asia

Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation - sparking retaliatory violence

Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation - sparking retaliatory violence  Sky News

Myanmar imposes nationwide ban on e-cigarettes

The Myanmar authorities have introduced a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes and related products amid mounting concerns over their adverse impact on public health, particularly among young people.

Starbucks to debut new iced Americano in S. Korea

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Starbucks Korea said Monday it will launch a new styl...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,460

These are the key developments from day 1,460 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Aligning Climate and Food Security Policies in ASEAN

Aligning Climate and Food Security Policies in ASEAN  fulcrum.sg

Ruling party proposes talks with PPP on Daejeon-South Chungcheong merger

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) propos...

N. Korea's parliamentary chief, other seniors excluded from list of party central committee members

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Choe Ryong-hae, the 76-year-old chairman of the North...

Tickets for BTS' Gwanghwamun concert to go on sale

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Ticketing for a free concert by K-pop group BTS at Se...

North Korea’s ruling party reelects Kim as general-secretary at rare congress

The congress cited leader Kim Jong Un’s achievements, including the county’s “radically improved” nuclear forces.

(LEAD) Seoul to continue 'amicable' talks with U.S. on tariff issues: minister

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will continue holding "amicable" consulta...

Pete Hegseth dubs Team USA goaltender the 'Secretary of Defense' after amazing Olympic save

Pete Hegseth dubs Team USA goaltender the 'Secretary of Defense' after amazing Olympic save  Fox News

Quiet diplomacy that never made headlines

Quiet diplomacy that never made headlines  China Daily

War crimes court set to start hearing against Philippines ex-leader Duterte

The Duterte family still enjoys a loyal following in Southeast Asian nation of 113 million people, and his ICC case remains a polarizing issue at home.

Duterte refuses to attend ICC pre-trial hearing, as former Philippine leader’s ‘drug war’ case begins

Duterte, 80, is accused of crimes against humanity over an anti-drugs crackdown in which thousands of people were killed in south-east Asian country The pre-trial hearing for former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte for his alleged role in a deadly…

NCT JNJM to drop debut album

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- NCT JNJM, a new unit of K-pop supergroup NCT, will re...

Hong Kong 47: court dismisses appeals by 12 activists in national security trial

Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeals by 12 opposition activists seeking to overturn their convictions or have their sentences reduced, following the city’s largest national security trial to date. The appellate court on Monday also…

Hong Kong homebuyers face dwindling discounts as property market stabilises

May Chan is looking for a home that she can call her own. The freelancer wants to buy a flat, but high mortgage rates as well as uncertainty in the property market kept her from taking the plunge. “I would like to buy a flat, if I can afford it,”…

Bridging East and West, Hong Kong offers talent the best of both worlds

This week, Hong Kong is honoured to play host to the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition, one of the most significant gatherings in the global higher education arena. For us, this is not merely a…

EU says it will accept no increase in U.S. tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

After the court struck down Trump's global tariffs on Friday, the U.S. ⁠president announced temporary, across-the-board tariffs of 10%, which he then hiked to ⁠15% a day later.

Trump pegs new tariffs to a payments crisis experts doubt exists

Most economists don't believe there is enough evidence that the U.S. can't pay its bills or meet obligations to international investors.

Military expert gives insight on Department of War’s new AI tool

Military expert gives insight on Department of War’s new AI tool  CSET | Center for Security and Emerging Technology

Tehran is ready for nuclear concessions if U.S. meets demands, Iranian official says

Both sides remain sharply divided — even over the scope and sequencing of relief from crippling U.S. sanctions — following two rounds of talks.

Russia hits Kyiv overnight as war about to enter fifth year

The strikes follow trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. in Geneva last week, held in an effort to make progress toward a peace deal.

(LEAD) Wildfire in southern Hamyang County rages for 3rd day

HAMYANG, South Korea, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- A wildfire in the southern county of H...

Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid, World News

Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid, World News  AsiaOne

Why is the Hang Seng Tech Index underperforming while AI shares soar?

Hong Kong’s tech equity benchmark is struggling to balance the artificial intelligence frenzy and picking the right industry leaders, leading to its underperformance this year, according to analysts. The Hang Seng Tech Index, which comprises 30…

After a deadly raid, an AI power struggle erupts at the Pentagon

After a deadly raid, an AI power struggle erupts at the Pentagon  The Washington Post

Keeper Security Expands Relationship With Ingram Micro to Broaden Availability of Privileged Access Management in Singapore

Keeper Security Expands Relationship With Ingram Micro to Broaden Availability of Privileged Access Management in Singapore  Media OutReach Newswire

Why Chinese universities are ditching language degrees for strategic regional expertise

Universities in China are shifting focus from traditional language degrees to country-specific and regional studies – a move analysts say reflects a broader strategy to craft a uniquely Chinese framework for understanding the world, independent of…

China influencer slammed for profiting from privacy by posting online video of wife’s childbirth

A Chinese influencer with more than 12 million followers has sparked controversy after filming his wife’s 23-hour childbirth and posting the video online. The footage included her suffering severe post-partum bleeding and images of her exposed body.…

Lee notes Brazil's Lula for sharing experiences as child laborers ahead of summit talks

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday noted that he and B...

Mexico's most wanted drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", headed one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels.

France says EU has tools to hit back at Washington over import levies - China Daily

France says EU has tools to hit back at Washington over import levies  China Daily - Global Edition

Violence erupts after Mexican security forces kill drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’

Death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, one of world’s most wanted drug traffickers, sets off wave of disorder across several Mexican states Who was El Mencho, the former police officer who co-founded an ultraviolent cartel in Mexico? One of the…

Jardine C&C's offers investors two Asean growth engines: DBS

Jardine C&C's offers investors two Asean growth engines: DBS  The Edge Singapore

No new EU firefighting force, despite commissioner’s comments

No new EU firefighting force, despite commissioner’s comments  wildfiretoday.com

How CIOs Connect Security, Cost, And Value To The Board

How CIOs Connect Security, Cost, And Value To The Board  Forrester

S. Korean Embassy advises Korean nationals to leave Iran amid possible U.S. military strike

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Embassy in Iran on Monday advised Ko...

Lee's approval rating rises for 4th consecutive week: poll

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 58....

European Commission seeks contractor to build CBAM certificate platform

European Commission seeks contractor to build CBAM certificate platform  EUROMETAL

Engineering the swarm: how software is powering autonomous defence systems

Engineering the swarm: how software is powering autonomous defence systems  ADS Advance

UK defence capabilities threatened by government delays

UK defence capabilities threatened by government delays  The Times

After closures and breaks, Tokyo's 'Little India' regains its footing

The Indian cultural hub of Nishikasai in Edogawa Ward is bouncing back post-pandemic with new businesses and reprising the lively celebrations of years past.

Geopolitics, Volatility, and the Case for a Strong Trading Fortress

Geopolitics, Volatility, and the Case for a Strong Trading Fortress  Bangkok Post

NextFin Asia: A New Dedicated Fund for the Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia Program to Further Scale Inclusive Finance Fintechs in ASEAN

NextFin Asia: A New Dedicated Fund for the Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia Program to Further Scale Inclusive Finance Fintechs in ASEAN  The Straits Times

Yoon Suk Yeol: How South Korea's democracy rallied after martial law order

Yoon Suk Yeol: How South Korea's democracy rallied after martial law order  BBC

UK Consortium Proposes Floating Nuclear Plant for U.S. Military

UK Consortium Proposes Floating Nuclear Plant for U.S. Military  The Maritime Executive

US foreign policy

US foreign policy  The Guardian

Lee, Brazil's Lula set for summit talks

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz ...

Syria's Roj camp to be closed soon, report says

Syria's Roj camp to be closed soon, report says Bilge Kotan on Sun, 02/22/2026 - 19:30 A Syrian official says no exact date has been set for the takeover of the camp’s administration, without mentioning the closure…

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un re-elected as chief of Workers’ Party

Kim says his party is focused on the tasks of 'boosting economic construction and the people's standard of living'.

White House post after US hockey win over Canada stirs controversy

Trump hails US's Olympic gold win, as some Canadians reject White House's illustration of an eagle dominating a goose.

Brazil does not want ‘a new Cold War’, says President Lula

Lula says he wants to tell US President Trump that Brazil wishes for all countries to be treated 'equally'.

North Korea's Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to lift living standards in his opening speech at a congress held once every five years.

Iran in secret deal with Russia for shoulder-fired missiles: report

Iran in secret deal with Russia for shoulder-fired missiles: report  South China Morning Post

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’

Drug lord's death sets off a wave of ⁠violence, with gunmen torching cars and blocking roads in several Mexican states.

Defense: DOD seeks to speed troubled nuclear missile push

Defense: DOD seeks to speed troubled nuclear missile push  Punchbowl News

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 23)

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the "reciprocal tariffs" imposed on...

(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 23)

Fighter jets assigned to United States Forces Korea (USFK) recently conducted la...

Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

Why Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier, and how Southeast Asian countries could respond

The acquisition of the Giuseppe Garibaldi would make Indonesia the second country in Southeast Asia, and the fifth in Asia, to operate an aircraft carrier.

Jordon gets ranked win in VMI's loss to The Citadel - Virginia Military Institute

Jordon gets ranked win in VMI's loss to The Citadel - Virginia Military Institute  VMI Keydet

Defense: Trump looks to remake foreign weapons sales

Defense: Trump looks to remake foreign weapons sales  Punchbowl News

What will Trump’s latest sweeping tariffs mean for the world?

The US president has injected new uncertainty into the global economy with a 15 percent tariff on all imports.

DePaul Golf Takes on Military City Collegiate

DePaul Golf Takes on Military City Collegiate  DePaul University Athletics

Exclusive: New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss

Exclusive: New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss  Reuters

Strong quake hits off Malaysia's Sabah

The 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck 100km outside of Malaysia's Kota Kinabalu, with some residents in Singapore saying they felt the tremors.

Mexican cartel kingpin killed in military action faced indictment in Chicago

Mexican cartel kingpin killed in military action faced indictment in Chicago  NBC 5 Chicago

House Democrat says ‘diplomacy is the best way’ on Iran

House Democrat says ‘diplomacy is the best way’ on Iran  The Hill

WW3 warning as Russia ‘plans strikes’ on NATO country

WW3 warning as Russia ‘plans strikes’ on NATO country  Daily Express

EU demands Trump to deliver on trade pledges after tariffs blocked

EU demands Trump to deliver on trade pledges after tariffs blocked  Euronews.com

Men's Golf Tees Off Spring Spring Season at Military City Collegiate

Men's Golf Tees Off Spring Spring Season at Military City Collegiate  Western Kentucky University Athletics

Syria moves out last residents of ISIL-linked desert camp

Official Fadi al-Qassem says all residents have left al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of alleged ISIL members.

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Anson has arrived in West Australia

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Anson has arrived in West Australia  navalnews.com

Iran President Gives Update Amid Massive US Military Buildup

Iran President Gives Update Amid Massive US Military Buildup  Newsweek

The Carlson-Huckabee interview may be the wake-up call Americans needed

The interview brought the 'Israel first vs America first' debate to heart of the American right.

The AI alarm cycle: Lots of talk, little action

What is the point of AI alarmism if the people warning the world aren't changing course?

Netanyahu says India's Modi to visit Israel on Feb 25

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israel-India axis will be part of a wider regional alliance to counter common "radical" adversaries.

Report: Israeli forces detain over 100 Palestinians since the beginning of Ramadan

Report: Israeli forces detain over 100 Palestinians since the beginning of Ramadan MEE staff on Sun, 02/22/2026 - 17:50 The intensified arrest campaign comes as Israeli authorities ban display of decorations in Jerusalem…

'This isn’t a token strike,' analysts say as US prepares for a major confrontation with Iran

'This isn’t a token strike,' analysts say as US prepares for a major confrontation with Iran  The Jerusalem Post

Pentagon Pizza Index ties pizza spikes to military action

Pentagon Pizza Index ties pizza spikes to military action  The Jerusalem Post

Geopolitics Weekly (Trump Tariffs Nullified, Iran Talks, Rare Earth Magnets)

Geopolitics Weekly (Trump Tariffs Nullified, Iran Talks, Rare Earth Magnets)  Geopolitical Monitor

Eze hurts Tottenham again to reignite Arsenal’s title hopes with 4-1 win

Gyokeres and Eze both score braces as Arsenal win North London derby to move five points clear at top of the table.

Trump tariffs: 'A deal is a deal,' EU insists

Trump tariffs: 'A deal is a deal,' EU insists  DW

Burnt vehicles line highway near Mexican World Cup stadium

Burnt out buses and trucks lined the highway to Guadalajara, Mexico’s Estadio Akron.

Iran announces test of new naval air defense missile in Strait of Hormuz as US military buildup continues

Iran announces test of new naval air defense missile in Strait of Hormuz as US military buildup continues  Fox News

Netanyahu says Israel will forge regional alliance to rival ‘radical axes’

Israeli PM says his country is working to counter what he called 'radical Shia axis' and 'emerging radical Sunni axis'.

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says

US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.

Greenland rejects Trump’s offer to send US hospital ship to Arctic island

US President Donald Trump says a 'great hospital boat' is going to Greenland as he mocks its healthcare system.

Iran hails ‘encouraging signals’ from US ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva

Pezeshkian voices cautious optimism as Oman confirms a third round of Iran-US negotiations in Geneva on Thursday.

T20 World Cup: South Africa beat India by 76 runs in Super Eight

India were bowled out for 111 chasing a 188-run target and must now win their next two games to qualify for the semis.

Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy

The remains of Italy's patron saint have only been seen in public once before - for one day in 1978.

Greenland says 'no thanks' to Trump US hospital boat

Greenland's PM reminded Trump of its free healthcare, after Trump said he was sending a boat to aid people who were allegedly "not being taken care of".

Israel continues to violate Gaza ceasefire as attacks continue

Israel continues to violate Gaza ceasefire as attacks continue Mera Aladam on Sun, 02/22/2026 - 14:27 Meanwhile, a 27-year-old woman was shot by Israeli forces north of the enclave and an infant who was denied medical…

Iran agrees €500 mln arms deal with Russia to rebuild air defenses - FT

Iran agrees €500 mln arms deal with Russia to rebuild air defenses - FT  ایران اینترنشنال

China rejects US gunboat diplomacy

China rejects US gunboat diplomacy  Modern Diplomacy

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia  Financial Times

Hungary blocks adoption of EU sanctions package until Ukrainian oil supplies resume

Hungary blocks adoption of EU sanctions package until Ukrainian oil supplies resume  Euronews.com

Ex-defence secretary accuses Nigel Farage of ‘performing Maga stunt’ with failed Chagos ‘aid mission’

Ex-defence secretary accuses Nigel Farage of ‘performing Maga stunt’ with failed Chagos ‘aid mission’  The Independent

Somaliland willing to give US access to minerals and military bases, says minister

Somaliland willing to give US access to minerals and military bases, says minister  France 24

Nato officials warn Starmer over defence spending

Nato officials warn Starmer over defence spending  The Telegraph

EU May Freeze US Trade Deal Approval Over Trump’s Tariff ‘Chaos’

EU May Freeze US Trade Deal Approval Over Trump’s Tariff ‘Chaos’  Bloomberg.com

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Feb 22, 2026)

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Feb 22, 2026)  The Star | Malaysia

Hungary to block new EU sanctions against Russia

Hungary to block new EU sanctions against Russia  Financial Times

Macron asks Trump to lift sanctions on former EU tech chief Thierry Breton

Macron asks Trump to lift sanctions on former EU tech chief Thierry Breton  politico.eu

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.

Danish military evacuates US submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland

The U.S. crew member was retrieved from the submarine about 8 miles off the coast of Nuuk, Greenland, by a Danish Seahawk helicopter.

Hungary to Block EU Sanctions, Loans Over Druzhba Standoff

Hungary to Block EU Sanctions, Loans Over Druzhba Standoff  Bloomberg.com

'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Bodies of six victims recovered after boat collision in northern Vietnam

Search teams on Sunday afternoon retrieved the bodies of all six people who had been missing following a boat crash on Thac Ba Lake in Lao Cai Province, ending nearly a day of rescue efforts.

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute  Reuters

Minnesota Vikings receiver Moore dies aged 25

The Minnesota Vikings have paid tribute to Rondale Moore after the 25-year-old's death.

European Parliament to suspend US trade deal amid tariff 'chaos'

European Parliament to suspend US trade deal amid tariff 'chaos'  Euractiv

Iran's leader 'entrusts' security chief to run country in case of war, assassination

Iran's leader 'entrusts' security chief to run country in case of war, assassination Mera Aladam on Sun, 02/22/2026 - 10:12 Khamenei has instructed Ali Larijani and a number of close political and military aides to ensure…

Eileen Gu wins Olympic gold in women's freeski halfpipe

Gu, who now has three Olympic golds and three silvers in total, produced a dazzling performance in the second round to wow the judges.

EU lawmaker urges delay to US trade deal vote after tariff upheaval

EU lawmaker urges delay to US trade deal vote after tariff upheaval  Reuters

U.S. beats Canada to win men's hockey gold for first time in 46 years

Jack Hughes was the hero less than two minutes into overtime as the U.S. men won gold for the first time since the Miracle on Ice.

Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan

Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

Europe’s fading influence in the Middle East

Europe’s fading influence in the Middle East  The Jerusalem Post

Recovery stalling in Japan's domestic tourism

The annual tourist figure was around 600 million before the COVID-19 pandemic but tumbled below 300 million in 2020, when an emergency was declared over the pandemic

US arms sale to Taiwan clashes with Trump’s desire to strike trade deal with China

US arms sale to Taiwan clashes with Trump’s desire to strike trade deal with China  The Hill

China overtakes US as Germany’s top trading partner

Friedrich Merz to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, with goods worth €251bn traded between two countries in 2025 China has overtaken the US as Germany’s top trading partner, figures have shown, as the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, prepares for his first…

India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs: Source

The delegation had been set to leave on Sunday for talks to finalise an interim trade deal.

Ramadan in ruins: Gaza's Palestinians mark third holy month amid grief and displacement

Ramadan in ruins: Gaza's Palestinians mark third holy month amid grief and displacement Maha Hussaini on Sat, 02/21/2026 - 09:17 From tents in central Gaza to no-go zones in the north, families mourn loved ones and the…

Iran and U.S. diverge in views on sanctions relief, senior Iranian official tells Reuters

Iran and U.S. diverge in views on sanctions relief, senior Iranian official tells Reuters  CNBC

Xi gains upper hand before Trump summit after U.S. tariff reversal

The Chinese leader is heading to talks with a boost in bargaining power, after U.S. President Donald Trump lost his ability to quickly raise tariffs for nearly any reason.

Afghanistan's ruling Taliban say Pakistan strikes kill and injure dozens

The strikes bring a sharp ​escalation in tension just days after Kabul released three Pakistani soldiers in a Saudi-mediated move to smoothe relations.

The Japanese snowball fight game vying to be an Olympic sport

The game's federation emphasizes the "mental challenge," as players on both teams pelt their opponents while taking cover behind shelters.

LDP tax chief calls U.S. tariff situation ‘messy’

Itsunori Onodera, a former defense minister who currently serves as chair of the party’s tax research group, ruled out Japan seeking to renegotiate its trade deal with the U.S.

As U.S. pressures Nigeria over Christians, what does Washington want?

Trump claims the widespread insecurity in Africa's most populous nation amounts to "persecution" of Christians — a framing rejected by many.

South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands

In a statement on Sunday (Feb 22), South Korea's foreign ministry said it strongly objected to the Takeshima Day event held by Japan's Shimane prefecture and urged Japan to abolish the ceremony immediately.

Russia continues to undermine diplomacy with terrorist mass strikes. Overnight, dozens of hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles, as well as hundreds of “Shaheds,” attacked critical infrastructure and civilians in Ukraine. There are civilian casualties and dam

Russia continues to undermine diplomacy with terrorist mass strikes. Overnight, dozens of hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles, as well as hundreds of “Shaheds,” attacked critical infrastructure and civilians in Ukraine. There are civilian…

Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan

More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty

The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.

Thailand moves to cut sugar in popular drinks amid health drive

Major chains agree to halve default sweetness, but street vendors and cafes remain outside sugar tax rules A crowd of customers, holding phones aloft, watch intently as Auntie Nid mixes up her bestseller: an iced Thai tea. Condensed milk is poured…

Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy

It is the latest transit of the sensitive waterway by a US ally, which Chinese state-backed media said was tracked and monitored by the nation's military.

Boat collision on one of Vietnam’s largest man-made lakes leaves six missing

Six people remain missing after a passenger boat carrying 23 individuals capsized on Thac Ba Lake in northern Lao Cai Province on Saturday evening following a collision with a ferry transporting stones.

Vietnamese woman dies while climbing snow-covered mountain in Japan

A 32-year-old Vietnamese woman in Japan's Osaka Prefecture, died after collapsing during a solo climb on Mount Ryozen in Shiga Prefecture.

Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.

Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75

His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.

Islamic State calls for attacks on Syrian government

Islamic State calls for attacks on Syrian government Bilge Kotan on Sat, 02/21/2026 - 20:08 In its first audio message in two years, the group said its priority is toppling the new Syrian government Members of Syrian…

Commentary: Hello, Kitty - Japan’s US$20 billion cat boom

Cat Day, which is set on Feb 22 in Japan, has exploded in recent years, with companies embracing a growing market for felines, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.

‘Vicious cycle’: The good, the bad and the ugly of peer-to-peer loans in Indonesia

According to data from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority, outstanding peer-to-peer (P2P) loans stood at almost 90 trillion rupiah as of September 2025. Just a year prior, the figure stood at about 74.5 trillion rupiah.

Indonesia president says ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs

Hezbollah says it has 'no choice' but to defend itself after deadly Israeli strikes

Hezbollah says it has 'no choice' but to defend itself after deadly Israeli strikes MEE staff on Sat, 02/21/2026 - 17:08 The group reportedly steps up internal meetings as it weighs its response to a potential US-Iran war…

How a Jewish day school fabricated an antisemitism scandal in South Africa

How a Jewish day school fabricated an antisemitism scandal in South Africa Azad Essa on Fri, 02/20/2026 - 20:12 When a girls' tennis match between two Johannesburg schools was cancelled, allegations of antisemitism led to…

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and other Arab states slam US ambassador remarks on Israel's divine right to all Middle East

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and other Arab states slam US ambassador remarks on Israel's divine right to all Middle East Mera Aladam on Sat, 02/21/2026 - 14:19 Several countries including Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman reject…

Trump open to 'token' Iran nuclear deal if every path to a bomb is blocked

Trump open to 'token' Iran nuclear deal if every path to a bomb is blocked Mera Aladam on Sat, 02/21/2026 - 12:39 Washington reportedly signals narrow room for diplomacy on Iran's nuclear programme even as Trump reviews…

Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'

UAE is ‘Israel’s Trojan horse’, senior Saudi figure tells The David Hearst Podcast

UAE is ‘Israel’s Trojan horse’, senior Saudi figure tells The David Hearst Podcast David Hearst on Sat, 02/21/2026 - 11:47 In an interview on the David Hearst Podcast, former Saudi Shura Council member Ahmed Altuwaijri…

Lebanon: Israeli strike kills at least 10, including Hezbollah leader

Lebanon: Israeli strike kills at least 10, including Hezbollah leader Mera Aladam on Sat, 02/21/2026 - 10:04 At least 24 others wounded in the attack, including three children, in the latest Israeli violation of the…

Trump Administration Warns EU Over ‘Buy European’ Defence Procurement Plans

Trump Administration Warns EU Over ‘Buy European’ Defence Procurement Plans  EU Today

‘Vassalage’: Deepening Tunisia-Algeria ties spark mounting scrutiny and backlash

‘Vassalage’: Deepening Tunisia-Algeria ties spark mounting scrutiny and backlash Driss Rejichi on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:51 The honeymoon between the two North African states is drawing criticism in Tunisia, which fears a loss…

Warning shot: How Canada fits into Washington's rebuke of the EU's 'buy European' defence drive

Warning shot: How Canada fits into Washington's rebuke of the EU's 'buy European' defence drive  CBC

Cyber stocks slide as Anthropic unveils Claude security tool

Cyber stocks slide as Anthropic unveils Claude security tool  The Business Times

Asean exporters get temporary breathing space as U.S. tariffs reset to 10%

Asean exporters get temporary breathing space as U.S. tariffs reset to 10%  Nation Thailand