EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ’a deal is a deal’

The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board.

India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years

India moved to deepen trade ties with Brazil on Saturday, signing a pact to expand cooperation in mining and minerals as it seeks to meet rising domestic steel demand and support capacity expansion amid a global race for raw materials.

Tech giants commit billions to Indian AI as New Delhi pushes for superpower status

Tech giants have committed to funnelling hundreds of billions of dollars into Indian AI efforts, against the backdrop of a major summit in the country that’s brought together world leaders and AI execs.

New York, other states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region.

KH x RK: Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth collab’s ’first-ever’ promo ft. Nelson and Anirudh drops

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global film fraternity, Red Giant Movies has officially released the title glimpse for the most anticipated collaboration in Indian history: KH x RK Reunion. The film brings together the ’’Ulaganayagan’’ Kamal Haasan and the ’’Superstar’’ Rajinikanth for a full-length feature, a feat that fans have been dreaming of for decades.

They did deals with Trump to get lower tariffs. Now they are stuck.

It started as a week of trade wins for President Trump. On Tuesday, Japan committed $36 billion in investments in the United States, and on Thursday, the president of Indonesia signed a deal in Washington to open up critical sectors of the country’s economy to American companies.

Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

Pakistan has carried out multiple overnight air strikes on Afghanistan, which the Taliban has said killed and wounded dozens of people, including women and children.

Philippine senator calls out China in visit to disputed island

A Philippine senator called for deepening defence relationships and ’’continuous’’ pushback against China’s claims in the South China Sea while visiting one of Manila’s tiny possessions in the disputed waterway on Saturday (Feb 21).

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

US President Donald Trump has said that he will impose global tariffs of 15%, as he continued to rail against a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous import taxes.

Players in mental coma: Bangladesh coach slams Yunus official for World Cup exit

Bangladesh senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin has slammed former sports advisor Asif Nazrul, claiming that two cricketers went into a mental coma after Bangladesh did not play in the T20 World Cup.

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

Nasa is targeting early March to launch a crew around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, in what would be humankind’s furthest trip into space.

Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes

US President Donald Trump has imposed a new 10% global tariff to replace ones struck down by the Supreme Court, calling the ruling ’’terrible’’ and lambasting the justices who rejected his trade policy as ’’fools’’.

Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs

US President Donald Trump says he will direct US agencies, including the defence department, to ’’begin the process of identifying and releasing’’ government files on aliens and extraterrestrial life.

Twelve killed in China’s Hubei as firecracker store explosion triggers blaze

Twelve people were killed on Wednesday when a store selling firecrackers exploded and caught fire in China’s Hubei province, burning 50 square metres of the premises, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system

A Japanese city has received a hefty donation to help fix its ageing water system: 21kg (46lb) in gold bars.

US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%

President Donald Trump’s administration and the Indonesian government say they have finalised an agreement to lower US tariffs on the South East Asian country to 19% from 32%.

Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached

President Donald Trump says the world will find out ’’over the next, probably, ten days’’ whether the US will reach a deal with Iran or take military action.

Son of Robert Mugabe questioned in South Africa after reported shooting

Police in South Africa have detained the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe after a reported shooting at a property in an upmarket suburb in Johannesburg.

’Law must take Its course’: King Charles III responds after his younger brother arrested

Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, has publicly reacted to the arrest of his younger brother, Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, stating that the law must be allowed to take its course.

Gilgit-Baltistan economy under stress due to declining tourists

The local economy of Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan received a big jolt as the number of foreign tourists plummeted by about 90 percent in just one year. The region hosts five of the 14 tallest peaks across the Himalayas and attracts over 2,000 climbers annually.

Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles

Canada introduced new immigration priority categories on Feb 18 to bring in skilled workers in fields ranging from research and healthcare to aviation, and to include certain military recruits.

Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit amid Epstein files controversy

Bill Gates will not deliver his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, his philanthropic organisation said hours before the Microsoft co-founder was due to speak.

How Pakistan let food adulteration become a silent public health emergency

Public health emergencies are often imagined as sudden outbreaks or visible disasters. In Pakistan, however, one of the most damaging crises has unfolded gradually, almost invisibly, inside kitchens and marketplaces.

Russia’s Lavrov warns against any new US strike on Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview made public on Wednesday (Feb 18), said that any new US strike on Iran would have serious consequences and called for restraint to find a solution to enable Iran to pursue a peaceful nuclear programme.

India’s Tata signs up OpenAI as customer for data centre business

OpenAI will become the first customer of India’s Tata Consultancy Services’ data centre business, beginning with 100 megawatts of capacity, part of the global AI infrastructure initiative Stargate, the companies said.

South Korea’s ex-president jailed for life for masterminding an insurrection

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of rebellion and abuse of authority over his failed 2024 martial law bid.

Washington appoints new US envoy on Tibetan human rights

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the Trump administration has appointed an envoy to the position of United States special coordinator for Tibetan issues.

Adani bets $100 billion on data centres to power India’s AI ambitions

Adani Enterprises (ADEL.NS), opens new tab said on Tuesday that it will invest $100 billion to build renewable-powered AI-ready data centres by 2035, positioning India as a contender in the global AI race.

Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva

Iran and the United States reached an understanding on Tuesday on main ’’guiding principles’’ in talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute, but that does not mean a deal is imminent, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.

Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls

The European Union (EU) has launched a formal investigation into fast fashion giant Shein over possible breaches of digital law, including the sale of childlike sex dolls.