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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.
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.
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
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously adopted the law a day before, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may soon be released.
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
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
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
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
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
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
The monks claimed that organised social media campaigns are being run by vested interests and the government needs to pay attention to it
The U.S. Ambassador discussed Israels biblical rights to the land and interpretations of the Old Testament
He was born in Chicago to a paediatrician mother and engineer father, both of whom immigrated from India
Elon Musk, the worlds richest person, has long touted Tesla as a leader in autonomous driving for private vehicles and robotaxis
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Hamas must disarm before any reconstruction begins
Bilateral trade between Brazil and India reached its highest level in 2025, but it remains far below its true potential, says the Brazilian President
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
The Israeli military said late Wednesday (February 18, 2026) that unnamed suspects shot at Palestinians, who were later evacuated for medical treatment
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.
The majority judges found that the Constitution very clearly gives Congress the power to impose taxes, which include tariffs
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
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
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
The Diego Garcia base has recently been used for operations in the West Asia against Yemens Houthis and in humanitarian aid to Gaza
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
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
Talks covered bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, skilling, culture, blue economy, according to social media posts of the leaders
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.
The airport renaming will also require the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration.
A grave in Lusaka tells a chilling story. Zambias former President lies unburied as politics and rivalry continue beyond death. Read on...
The author subverts tropes to examine colonial ambition and whitewashing of history inher new novel
The U.S. Envoy to India did not specify dates of the visit, but said it is scheduled in the next few months
The victim appears to have entered the car against his will, police said
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
Several thousand demonstrators gathered outside parliament, where a few dozen participants engaged in running battles with police, throwing bottles and stones
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
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
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

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