1. US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on February 20, 2026, that President Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing broad tariffs on imports from nearly every country, marking a major blow to…
Top world news stories as of February 21, 2026, evening UTC include escalating US-Iran tensions, a US Supreme Court ruling blocking President Trump’s tariffs, and developments in the UK royal family scandal involving Prince Andrew.[1][2][3] US-Iran Tensions President Trump issued a 15-day ultimatum to Iran, demanding a nuclear…
1. Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions Amid Trump’s Strike Threats and Failed Nuclear Talks President Trump threatened “limited” strikes on Iran, extending his decision timeline to 10-15 days while hosting the inaugural “Board of Peace” summit—an alternative to the UN with nearly 50 countries attending—where he pledged $10 billion in…
Lucid Motors Slashes 12% of US Workforce in Push for Profitability Lucid Motors, the Saudi-backed electric vehicle maker, has cut 12% of its US workforce—roughly 800 jobs—as it battles mounting losses and prepares for a critical midsize EV launch.[1][2][3] The layoffs, announced via an internal memo from interim…
President Trump issued a 15-day ultimatum to Iran demanding a nuclear deal or face “really bad things,” amid reports of US military buildup and considerations for strikes on Iranian targets.[1] US Politics and Policy The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump overstepped authority by imposing sweeping global…
Trump’s Tariffs: The Beginning of the End? In a stunning 6-3 decision on February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs imposed via executive orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), ruling they exceeded presidential authority.[1][4] Chief Justice John Roberts warned…
Ukrainian Man Jailed for Identity Theft Scheme That Funneled Jobs to North Korean IT Workers A Ukrainian national from Kyiv has been sentenced to five years in U.S. federal prison for running an identity theft operation that enabled North Korean workers to secure remote jobs at dozens of…
1. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs, Prompting Immediate 10% Global Levy The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump overstepped his authority by imposing global tariffs, a decision he publicly disputed before announcing a new 10% tariff on all imports “effective immediately.”[1] This legal rebuke, issued on…
President Trump issues a 15-day ultimatum to Iran for a nuclear deal, warning of “really bad things” otherwise, amid US military buildup and discussions of potential strikes on nuclear and military targets.[2][3] US and North America Severe weather threats: Heavy snow and possible blizzard conditions are being tracked…
In Berlin, There Are Movies, There’s Politics, and There’s Talk About It All Berlin pulses with energy this February, where the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) from February 12 to 22 transforms the city into a global hub of cinema, controversy, and endless debate.[4] As screens light…