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JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after January 6 attack

In February 2021, JPMorgan informed Plaintiffs that certain accounts maintained with JPMorgan's CB and PB would be closed, JPMorgan's former chief administrative officer Dan Wilkening wrote in the court filing.

22 Feb 2026 3:43 am
Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire

The prices offered will be HK$8,000 per sq ft without a land premium payment, and HK$10,500 per sq ft for those receiving such a payment, authorities said on Saturday, three months after the deadly fire killed 168 in November.

22 Feb 2026 3:26 am
RSP rides reform wave, old guard digs in ahead of Nepals elections

The coming elections are seen as a litmus test for Nepals traditional parties, which have drawn scorn from various quarters for their failures, despite ruling the country for the last three decades

21 Feb 2026 11:55 pm
Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously adopted the law a day before, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may soon be released.

21 Feb 2026 10:44 pm
Ukraine strikes key industrial site deep inside Russia

The attack in Russias Udmurt Republic left 11 people wounded, three of whom were hospitalised, according to a Telegram post by Sergei Bagin, the local Health Minister

21 Feb 2026 10:30 pm
Donald Trump wants to impose 15% tariff, up from initial 10% announcement after Supreme Court decision

After the Supreme Court ruled he didnt have the emergency power to impose many sweeping tariffs, Donald Trump signed an executive order on the night of February 21 that enabled him to bypass Congress and impose a 10% tax on imports from around the world

21 Feb 2026 10:13 pm
Hungary says it will block key E.U. loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume

Russian oil shipments to Hungary and Slovakia have been interrupted since January 27, after Ukrainian officials said a Russian drone attack damaged the Druzhba pipeline, which carries Russian crude across Ukrainian territory and into Central Europe

21 Feb 2026 6:47 pm
Curfew imposed in southern Nepal district after clash between two groups

The clashes between the two communities were triggered by a dispute on the evening of February 19, followed by escalation of tension through February 20 and February 21 morning with at least eight persons injured

21 Feb 2026 4:33 pm
Five European nations pledge millions to produce low-cost air defence systems & drones using Ukrainian expertise

Friday's initiative of the E5 nations France, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy comes as one of many European efforts to bolster defence along their borders, like a drone wall with Russia and Ukraine to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe's airspace

21 Feb 2026 3:43 pm
Bangladesh moving towards restoring visa for Indian nationals: Diplomatic sources

Bangladesh had halted issuing of visas in December 2025 when Indian missions faced protest and several incidents of stone pelting targeting Indian missions and visa centres were reported

21 Feb 2026 3:04 pm
Monks criticise Sri Lankan Govt over organised campaign to sully Buddhism

The monks claimed that organised social media campaigns are being run by vested interests and the government needs to pay attention to it

21 Feb 2026 1:58 pm
It would be fine if Israel took over entire West Asia region, says U.S. Envoy Mike Huckabee

The U.S. Ambassador discussed Israels biblical rights to the land and interpretations of the Old Testament

21 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal at centre of landmark U.S. Supreme Court verdict against Trump tariffs

He was born in Chicago to a paediatrician mother and engineer father, both of whom immigrated from India

21 Feb 2026 11:55 am
US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash

Elon Musk, the worlds richest person, has long touted Tesla as a leader in autonomous driving for private vehicles and robotaxis

21 Feb 2026 11:25 am
Trump warns he is considering limited strikes as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent

In response to a reporter's question on whether the U.S. could take limited military action as the countries negotiate, Mr. Trump said, I guess I can say I am considering that.

21 Feb 2026 11:13 am
Democrats demand refunds after U.S. Supreme Court tosses Trump tariffs

U.S. Governor Pritzker urged the White House to cut the check after justices ruled 6-3 that Donald Trump had exceeded his authority by invoking emergency powers to impose tariffs that reshaped global trade

21 Feb 2026 10:48 am
NASA report recalls dysfunction, heated emotions during Boeings botched Starliner flight

Starliners technical failures kept NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on the ISS for nine months in a high-stakes test mission initially planned to last roughly a week

21 Feb 2026 10:03 am
Donald Trump to remove Vietnam from restricted technology list: Hanoi

The two leaders met in person for the first time at the White House, after Mr. Lam attended the inaugural meeting of Mr. Trumps Board of Peace

21 Feb 2026 9:28 am
U.S. makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years

A notice to congressional committees obtained by The Associated Press, informed lawmakers of the State Department's intent to implement a phased approach to potentially resume embassy operations in Syria

21 Feb 2026 7:24 am
U.S. trade partners cautiously welcome tariff ruling

soon after the decision was announced, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% tariff on all imports into the United States under a separate authority

21 Feb 2026 6:31 am
Why the Strait of Hormuz remains central to global energy security

As Iran launches fresh military exercises in the corridorto prepare for potential security threats, attention has once again shifted to the worlds most critical energy chokepoint that carries almost 20% of global petroleum; any disruption here could jolt energy prices and economies, including Indias

21 Feb 2026 6:14 am
What are Section 122, 301 and 232 tariffs Trump is considering?

Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 permits the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 15% on a country to address a large and serious United States balance-of-payments deficit

21 Feb 2026 4:48 am
Theyll be paying tariffs, and we will not be paying tariffs: Trump says no changes to India-U.S. deal post court ruling

Donald Trump claimed, as he has done before on multiple occasions, that he stopped the war (in May 2025) between India and Pakistan largely by threatening each country with 200% tariffs

21 Feb 2026 4:05 am
U.K. government considers removing former prince Andrew from line of succession amid Epstein row

Amid a torrent of often tawdry revelations from the files of late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles III has already stripped his younger brother of all his titles and ousted him from his home in Windsor

21 Feb 2026 1:59 am
Trump vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

The 6-3 decision centres on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping reciprocal tariffs he levied on nearly every other country

21 Feb 2026 12:50 am
PM stressed a progressive and inclusive Bangladesh in letter to new PM: MEA

The Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said, The letter underlined Indias commitment to supporting a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.

20 Feb 2026 10:54 pm
Hamas says path for Gaza must begin with end to aggression

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Hamas must disarm before any reconstruction begins

20 Feb 2026 10:38 pm
As two of the worlds largest democracies and dynamic economies, India and Brazil cannot remain distant: President Lula

Bilateral trade between Brazil and India reached its highest level in 2025, but it remains far below its true potential, says the Brazilian President

20 Feb 2026 10:13 pm
Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines, will use them to defend against Russia

Poland, which ratified the document in 2012 and completed the destruction of its domestic anti-personnel mine stockpile in 2016, withdrew from the treaty on February 20, 2026 and says it plans to renew manufacturing weapons

20 Feb 2026 10:11 pm
Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say

The Israeli military said late Wednesday (February 18, 2026) that unnamed suspects shot at Palestinians, who were later evacuated for medical treatment

20 Feb 2026 10:03 pm
Watch: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trumps global tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on February 20, President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one of his most contentious assertions of his authority in a ruling with major implications for the global economy.

20 Feb 2026 9:44 pm
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs | LIVE

The majority judges found that the Constitution very clearly gives Congress the power to impose taxes, which include tariffs

20 Feb 2026 9:13 pm
Army chief concludes four-day Australia visit, boosts bilateral military cooperation

General Upendra Dwivedi held extensive talks during the four-day visit from February 16 to 19 with senior leadership of the Australian defence forces to review bilateral engagements and expand army-to-army cooperation

20 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
Iran says U.S. has not asked for zero nuclear enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchis comments stand in contrast to information relayed by high-ranking U.S. officials including Donald Trump, who has repeatedly said Iran must not be allowed to enrich uranium at any level

20 Feb 2026 7:12 pm
Seven bodies found after Chinese tour bus plunges into frozen lake in Russia's Siberia

One of the Chinese tourists who had been on the bus managed to escape, Irkutsk regional Governor Igor Kobzev said on the Telegram app, and the region's prosecutor's office said a criminal case had been opened over the incident

20 Feb 2026 6:57 pm
U.K. Foreign Minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base

The Diego Garcia base has recently been used for operations in the West Asia against Yemens Houthis and in humanitarian aid to Gaza

20 Feb 2026 6:16 pm
Abandoned by mother, baby monkey Punch finds comfort in stuffed orangutan; charms zoo visitors

Punch has rarely been seen without the orangutan since, dragging the cuddly toy everywhere even though it is bigger than him, and delighting fans who have flocked to the zoo since videos of the two went viral

20 Feb 2026 5:51 pm
Police continue to search Mountbatten-Windsor's former stately home, day after his arrest

Police have concluded their search there but are still searching Royal Lodge, his 30-room former home in the grounds of Windsor Castle, just west of the capital

20 Feb 2026 5:06 pm
PM Modi, Sri Lankan President take stock of Indo-Lanka ties on the sidelines of AI summit

Talks covered bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, skilling, culture, blue economy, according to social media posts of the leaders

20 Feb 2026 4:59 pm
Watch: What is Pax Silica?

India has formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative focused on artificial intelligence and secure supply chains, signalling a reset in India-U.S. ties after a turbulent year. Pax Silica is aimed at protecting technology supply chains from strategic vulnerabilities particularly amid concerns over Chinas dominance in critical sectors.

20 Feb 2026 4:48 pm
Florida airport to be renamed after U.S. President Donald Trump

The airport renaming will also require the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration.

20 Feb 2026 3:25 pm
Macabre dispute keeps body of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu unburied for months

A grave in Lusaka tells a chilling story. Zambias former President lies unburied as politics and rivalry continue beyond death. Read on...

20 Feb 2026 2:57 pm
Mapping imperialism | Deepa Anappara on her new novel The Last of Earth

The author subverts tropes to examine colonial ambition and whitewashing of history inher new novel

20 Feb 2026 1:35 pm
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India very soon, Envoy Sergio Gor says

The U.S. Envoy to India did not specify dates of the visit, but said it is scheduled in the next few months

20 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
57-year-old Sikh man kidnapped in U.S.

The victim appears to have entered the car against his will, police said

20 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
Japan PM Takaichi warns of China coercion, vows security overhaul

In first post-election speech, Sanae Takaichi plans to review Japan's defence strategy and military export rules; promises to speed up nuclear reactor restarts

20 Feb 2026 12:03 pm
Striking Argentine workers clash with police in protest over labor reforms

Several thousand demonstrators gathered outside parliament, where a few dozen participants engaged in running battles with police, throwing bottles and stones

20 Feb 2026 10:22 am
Iran warns U.S. bases, assets 'legitimate targets' if it attacks

President Donald Trump has deployed warships, fighter jets, and other military hardware to the Middle East as he seeks to block Iran from building a nuclear bomb, something Tehran says it is not pursuing

20 Feb 2026 9:54 am
Starlink loss a blow to Russian forces in Ukraine, say experts

On February 5, Russian military observers reported disruption of the Starlink internet terminals used by Moscow on the front lines after Musk took measures following a request from Kyiv

20 Feb 2026 9:35 am
Trump says he doesnt know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more

President Donald Trump says hes directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs because of tremendous interest

20 Feb 2026 8:22 am