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For a second straight day, students across Tehran commemorated those killed in a brutal crackdown that left thousands dead last month.

China and Russia have forged closer ties with Tehran but have shown little willingness to provide military aid in a conflict with the U.S.

Antigovernment sit-ins, marches and chants mark a new university term.

If diplomatic efforts to end Iran’s nuclear program fail, the president’s appetite for a potentially lengthy war will be tested.

Security at Al-Hol camp, which housed thousands of radicalized Islamic State family members, came apart after a government offensive last month.

The president was considering a range of military options but has said he still prefers diplomacy.

The dictator opened a major party congress with a weapons display and a declaration of optimism.

The Microsoft co-founder canceled his keynote address as he faces growing scrutiny over his ties to the convicted sex offender.

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to appeal his conviction on insurrection charges.

The world’s second-largest economy is built on a growth model that faces increasing challenges, top IMF officials said in a statement.

Projects include critical minerals, oil and gas infrastructure and power generation, U.S. officials say.

The country’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, is opening the oil sector under American pressure, giving her a path to legitimacy.

President Trump vowed to ground Canada-made aircraft in the U.S. and slap tariffs on them unless regulators approved U.S. jets.

A law passed under U.S. pressure promises reconciliation but offers exclusions that raise doubts about how many prisoners will be freed.

Commerce Department figures indicated the U.S. shipped $337.9 billion in goods to Mexico in 2025, overtaking Canada, where U.S. exports totaled $336.5 billion.

A senior Canadian official says he’s hoping to speak with the U.S. Trade Representative in the coming weeks about addressing the Trump administration’s complaints over Canadian trade policy.

The ex-prince is now under police investigation over his conduct in office, bringing his time touring the globe as Britain’s trade representative under scrutiny.

Tax revenues exceeded spending by more than £30 billion last month, the largest surplus since records began in 1993.

King Charles said the British royal family supports a full investigation after his younger brother was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest is the latest in a series of events that have led to his undoing.

The Chagossian men say they are returning to block Britain’s handover to Mauritius of the islands that host the Diego Garcia base.

Beijing and Moscow build their arsenals while the U.S. restrains itself.

Rahm Emanuel blames Trump but neglects to mention how recent Democratic presidents unsettled America’s allies.

Will Trump seize the opportunity to free the island or be tempted into a deal?

Two years ago, there was a strong possibility the region would spiral out of control. Not anymore.

A breakup of Canada becomes unlikely as the world regains its senses on climate and energy.

A country runs trade deficits whenever it attracts more global capital than it repels.

The death following clashes with far-left activists is amplifying divisions in the increasingly polarized country.

The ECB boss is laying out a vision for how Europe can survive the fracturing of its relationship with its closest ally.

This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. The interview took place Feb. 19, 2026.

Norway controls Svalbard, but a treaty grants Russia, China and others access. Now concerns are mounting over President Trump’s focus on the Arctic.

The arrest of the former Prince Andrew follows other investigations opened in Europe based on the Justice Department’s documents.

The Beijing leader consolidated one-man rule last month in rapid-fire actions against the military’s senior commanders.

The development follows pressure from Chinese leader Xi Jinping and concerns that the sale would derail President Trump’s coming visit to Beijing.

New seismic data points to a detonation in northwest China, the U.S. said.

“Pekingologists” are hunting for clues in seating arrangements and funeral wreaths to determine which officials are in trouble.

The Central Intelligence Agency posted a YouTube video depicting a Chinese officer’s lament about high-level purges.

U.S. officials warn that he could lose interest as the midterm elections approach.

The dissident was killed while in Russian custody by a substance that doesn’t occur naturally in Russia, according to the joint investigation.

The central bank lowered its key interest rate for a sixth consecutive meeting, but continued to restrain a slowing economy as the country’s costly war on Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary.

The limits have hobbled Russia’s use of drone-mounted terminals that had begun to ravage Ukrainian supply lines.

The move affects 100 million users of the Meta-owned app.

Sending migrants to Cameroon skirted judicial orders, lawyers said.

The M23 militia has tried to assert itself as the government in and around Goma. It is failing badly.

Americans will train local forces, but won’t see combat, officials say.

Death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ follows US calls for action against traffickers

Leaks reveal €500mn contract for man-portable ‘Verba’ system to rebuild Tehran’s air defences

Washington has deployed dozens of planes to the region as Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran

Employees say different standards are being applied to president and ‘mortals’ at European Central Bank

Longtime bank chief executive will present spending plans at slimmed-down investor presentation on Monday

As always, I want to avoid a sweeping declarations.

As part of efforts to spread its global AI footprint and counter China, Washington has announced a new "tech corps."

Asia markets rose Monday amid tariff uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would increase global tariffs to 15%.

Trump also warned: "During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs."

European stocks started the week in negative territory as global markets react to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest global tariffs policy.

President Donald Trump, who narrowly avoided being assassinated in 2024, was not at Mar-a-Lago when the man was killed.

The TSA said its PreCheck airport screening lanes are operational, hours after the DHS said the faster security checkpoint services would be paused.

Rice argued during a podcast last week that "it is not going to end well" for corporations, news organizations, and law firms that "bent the knee" to Trump.

Across California, the number of people living in vehicles has surged in recent years due to soaring rents.

Billions in U.S. cargo are still being slapped with Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs even after being struck down by the Supreme Court ruling.

American, Delta, JetBlue, United and others waived change and cancellation fees ahead of another massive winter storm.

Gregory Beard heads the Office of Energy Dominance Financing, which has nearly $300 billion in lending authority. These are his energy priorities.

American Girl marks its 40th anniversary after five quarters of sales growth, but revenue remains far below its peak as Mattel faces industry pressures.

Hasbro's secret weapon has been its Wizards of the Coast division, which includes Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering and the company's digital games.

What's far less certain is the longer-reaching impacts as the economy and markets again adjust to a changing landscape.

The negotiators want to 'evaluate the latest developments', the source says, following the U.S.'s move to raise its global import tariffs to 15% from 10%.

Engineering majors typically earn more than $75,000 within five years of graduating from college, placing them among the highest-paid graduates.

TipRanks names three stocks that analysts believe are set to perform well despite the recent market noise around AI disruption.

Despite being a small part of closing costs, credit report fees have become a flashpoint in the mortgage industry.

In an effort to cut costs, some companies are implementing "peanut butter" pay increases. According to experts, it could motivate top performers to leave.

The Supreme Court ruled against a centerpiece of President Donald Trump's tariff agenda on Friday. Consumers could save money as a result, economists said.

The core PCE price index was expected to increase 3% from a year ago in December. GDP was projected to rise at a 2.5% pace in Q4.

If you want to have more time in the day to get things done, and feel better throughout the week, give yourself a bed time, says researcher Laura Vanderkam.

The U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down large parts of President Trump's tariff policies Friday.

India hosted one of the world's biggest AI events this week, but it was marred by impossible traffic and a lack of organization.