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Trump's "Buyer Beware" Warning After "Dumb" Rant Over Tariff Verdict

Donald Trump went on a childish rant against the Supreme Court Monday over last week's "ridiculous (and) dumb" ruling on his administration's tariffs.

Published on: 23.02.2026 16:20
New York Orders Travel Ban, Schools Shut Down As Major Storm Hits US

New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents hunkered down for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States northeast.

Published on: 23.02.2026 15:08
US Accuses China Of "Massively Expanding" Nuclear Arsenal

Washington on Monday accused China of dramatically swelling its nuclear arsenal, and doubled down on claims that Beijing has conducting secret nuclear tests, demanding again it be part of any future arms control treaty.

Published on: 23.02.2026 15:04
Opinion: Opinion | In Bangladesh, A Story Of Many Wins

The rain is over, and the clouds are clearing. Now, the hard work of rebuilding a nation begins, and India must be standing right there alongside as a friend.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:56
Pentagon Chief Summons Anthropic CEO Over Military Use Of Claude AI: Report

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned artificial intelligence company Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei to the Pentagon on Tuesday.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:05
How El Mencho, El Chapo's Sons Forged A Drug Empire That Shook 2 Continents

The helicopters came low over the tree line at first light, rotors beating the humid air above the mountains of southern Jalisco, a region long whispered about in Mexican intelligence briefings as the nerve centre of a deadly cartel.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:05
When The 2021 Arrest Of El Mencho's Wife Led To Kidnapping Of Navy Officials

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico's most notorious criminal organisations, has suffered a major blow with the death of its leader, Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, during a military operation in Jalisco.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:58
El Mencho vs El Chapo: How Mexico's Two Cartel Giants Bled The Nation

When Mexican soldiers finally cornered Nemesio El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, the world's most wanted cartel boss, the ground he stood on was already soaked with the blood of a conflict that had ravaged Mexico for years.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:44
He Was Almost Killed By El Mencho. Six Years Later, He Helped Bring Him Down

With the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, or El Mencho, Mexican forces have dealt a major blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, responsible for drug trafficking and attacks across the country.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:28
US To Stop Collecting Tariffs From Tuesday Following Supreme Court Order

The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 am EST on Tuesday, more than three days after the Supreme Court declared the duties illegal.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:18
Meet Rob Jetten, Netherlands' Youngest, First Openly Gay Prime Minister

Rob Jetten has become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:17
Son Sentenced, Daughter Fined, Brother Caught: Inside The El Mencho Dynasty

Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, the notorious leader and founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed in a high-stakes operation carried out by Mexican security forces.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:33
Bangladesh President's "Overthrow, Destabilise Dhaka" Charge Against Yunus

Bangladesh's president, Mohammed Shahabuddin, has accused the former chief adviser, Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, of "conspiring" to remove him from office in an unconstitutional manner.

Published on: 23.02.2026 10:27
Terrorist Who Ran Lashkar Module In Touch With 'Chacha Ji' Hafiz Saeed

Shabir Ahmed Lone - the Indian-born Bangladesh-based alleged handler of a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist module busted in Delhi last week - was in direct contact with LeT founder and chief, Hafiz Saeed, and its senior commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.

Published on: 23.02.2026 10:23
Tactical Gear, Armoured Cars: The Deadly Militarisation Of Mexican Cartels

Over the past decade, CJNG evolved from a regional trafficking network into a structured armed organisation. Under El Mencho, the cartel expanded rapidly across several states and built strong international links, in synthetic drug trafficking

Published on: 23.02.2026 10:05
Mexico Fears More Violence After Army Kills Leader Of Powerful Jalisco Cartel

School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside, as widespread violence erupted following the army's killing of the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:41
North Korea Touts Nuclear Advances As Kim Re-Chosen To Lead Ruling Party

North Korea's ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said Monday, during a rare national congress.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:35
Supreme Court Decision Against Trump Tariffs Raises Uncertainty, But Markets Calm

The Supreme Court's ruling against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs has countries like China and South Korea watching for Washington's next steps, while financial markets took the news in stride.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:34
"US Military Buildup Around Iran Like Dante's Inferno": Ex-NATO Commander

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sits "at the very centre" of overwhelming American firepower now gathering around Iran, retired US Navy admiral James G Stavridis has said.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:32
Opinion: Opinion | 3 Reasons India Shouldn't Sign A Deal With A Court-Defeated Trump

Post the US Supreme Court's order striking down Trump's tariffs, the legal and economic baseline for an India-US deal has shifted sharply.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:21

News from Arabic Countries

Iran banks big on murky oil ‘trustees’ as war with US on the horizon

Billions in oil funds have not been returned to Iran as transparency fades amid efforts to circumvent biting sanctions.

Published on: 23.02.2026 18:02
What we know about Mexican drug cartel leaders still at large

While Mexico's government hails killing of drug kingpin El Mencho, other cartel leaders continue to evade capture.

Published on: 23.02.2026 18:00
British police arrest Epstein-linked ex-ambassador Mandelson

Former top Labour party official Peter Mandelson is being probed for suspected 'misconduct in public office'.

Published on: 23.02.2026 17:45
What is really behind the West’s colonial nostalgia

There is concerted effort to rehabilitate the colonial past to usher in a new order.

Published on: 23.02.2026 17:15
El Mencho’s killing won’t solve Mexico’s cartel problem – or anything else

The killings of other cartel kingpins have done little to stem the production and flow of drugs towards the US.

Published on: 23.02.2026 17:11
Venezuela demands immediate release of Maduro from US custody

Venezuela’s government emphasises reconciliation and amnesty efforts amid persistent political and economic challenges.

Published on: 23.02.2026 17:05
Israel bans 5 Palestinian media organisations from occupied East Jerusalem

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued an order banning the work of five Palestinian local media organisations.

Published on: 23.02.2026 16:51
Putin’s strategy is that Ukraine will fall before he does: Ex-FM Kuleba

Dmytro Kuleba talks to Al Jazeera as Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of war with Russia.

Published on: 23.02.2026 16:50
Cartel attacks kill more than two dozen people in Mexico

Cartel reprisals for the killing of drug lord “El Mencho” killed at least 25 Mexican National Guard soldiers.

Published on: 23.02.2026 16:43
Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 3 – Chaos

The 21st-century wave of left-wing leaders triggered a US response, culminating in the 2026 capture of Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 23.02.2026 16:30
What’s Netanyahu’s planned ‘hexagon’ alliance – and can it work?

Analysts call PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance pitch a 'fantasy world' as Israel faces growing international isolation.

Published on: 23.02.2026 16:14
Pakistan vs England: Super Eight T20 World Cup – team news, start time, XI

Pakistan and England play second match of the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup with semifinal qualification at stake.

Published on: 23.02.2026 15:39
Bus crash in Nepal kills 19

At least 19 people, including a British national, were killed when a bus crashed on Nepal's Prithvi Highway.

Published on: 23.02.2026 15:31
Mexican general details operation that led to ‘El Mencho’ killing

Mexico’s Secretary of National Defense said a meeting between "El Mencho" and a romantic partner revealed his location.

Published on: 23.02.2026 15:22
Benfica’s Prestianni gets provisional one-match ban for Vinicius incident

UEFA announces suspension of Gianluca Prestianni after accusations he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.

Published on: 23.02.2026 15:20
What is Christian Zionism, the pro-Israel ideology invoked by US ambassador

Huckabee's remarks that Israel has God-given right to much of Middle East are rooted in Christian Zionism, experts say.

Published on: 23.02.2026 15:14
US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Beirut embassy amid tensions

US official says Washington determined it was 'prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel' in Lebanon.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:57
Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups

Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:39
Winter storm hits US Northeast, shuts down New York City

A winter storm has shut down New York City and much of the US Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:31
Who was El Mencho? What drug lord’s killing means for Mexico

US-backed operation that killed El Mencho sparks a wave of violence across the country.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:46
‘We are not losers, we are winners’: Ukraine reflects on four years of war

Despite Ukraine's losses, the four-year anniversary of Russia's war reignites a spirit of resilience among some.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:36
Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills soldiers

Chad says the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated violations by Sudan's warring sides.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:15
Video: Protests as ICC hearings start for ex-Philippine leader Duterte

Human rights activists marched outside the ICC against the Philippines’ ex-President Rodrigo Duterte.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:03
Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’

A wave of violence swept Mexico after security forces killed cartel kingpin 'El Mencho'.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:54
Indian protesters want Modi’s Israel visit to be called off

Activists in India are protesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Israel.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:41