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Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new 10% global one

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTrump ends some tariffs, imposes new 10% global oneSean Sinico | Jon Shelton with AFP, APAfter suffering a loss at the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump has ended the tariffs declared illegal, but he has also announced a new 10% global duty. https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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DW 22m

Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new global one

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTrump ends some tariffs, imposes new global oneSean Sinico | Jon Shelton with AFP, APAfter suffering a loss at the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump has ended the tariffs declared illegal, but he has also announced a new 10% global duty. https://p.dw.com/p/599»»»

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BBC 27m

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling

US President Donald Trump lashed out in unusually personal terms against the six Supreme Court justices who handed him one of the biggest setbacks of his second term in office by striking down the administration's global tariffs. The court's Friday ruling was "deeply disappointing". The justices wh»»»

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BBC 47m

Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

Is the far left about to replace the far right as the pariah of French politics? The question is inescapable following the killing in Lyon of nationalist student Quentin Deranque by suspected far-left militants. Deranque was killed on 12 February after a small university protest by far-right femini»»»

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Gulf News 48m

Which Trump tariffs did the Supreme Court strike down? Here's what to know

NEW YORK: The highest US court struck down some of President Donald Trump's most sweeping tariffs on Friday, in a 6-3 decision that he overstepped his authority when using an emergency powers law to justify new taxes on goods from nearly every country in the world. Trump has launched a barrage of n»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Who was Alan Rumi? Expat father in UAE pays tribute to toddler son killed in Sharjah freak accident

Sharjah: Just like Alan Kurdi, the Syrian refugee toddler whose body on a Turkish beach in 2015 broke millions of hearts across the world, Alan Rumi's death has left a trail of grief stretching from a Sharjah neighbourhood all the way back to Kerala in south India. He was 22 months old. He had a si»»»

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BBC 59m

In the army now: Pictures that show how ordinary Ukrainians have been shaped by war

The Russian bombs that began falling on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 turned tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilians into soldiers overnight. Many who had never held a weapon before rushed to take up arms. In the four years that have followed, as the war has ground on and the initial patriotic fervo»»»

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UPI 1h

AI exec Asha Sharma to replace Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer - UPI.com

Microsoft's gaming executive Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years and will be replaced by Asha Sharma, company officials said on Friday. Photo by Friedemann Vogel/EPA Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Microsoft Gaming Chief Executive Officer Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years at the tech giant and is being »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai hits 4m residents while property deals cross Dh900b

Dubai: Dubai’s population has surpassed four million, a milestone that is already feeding directly into housing demand and reinforcing record activity in a property market that saw transactions approach Dh900 billion last year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The emira»»»

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Kuna 1h

Indonesia, US sign bilateral trade deal, announce new strategic partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- Indonesia officially signed a bilateral trade agreement with the United States on Friday, titled "Implementing the Agreement Towards a New Golden Era of the US-Indonesia Alliance," during a meeting between Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump in Washington.Ind»»»

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Kuwait Towers .. nat'l landmark, icon of contemporary Arab heritage

KUWAIT, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Towers, inaugurated in 1979 overlooking the Arabian Gulf, were initially constructed as a water storage project. Over time, they have become a prominent national landmark and an icon of contemporary Arab heritage.The concept was the idea of late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-»»»

Kuna 1h

Over 10 killed, 30 injured in Israeli occupation airstrike on Lebanon's Beqaa Valley

BEIRUT, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- More than 10 people were killed and over 30 others injured in an airstrike carried out by Israel occupations forces on the Beqaa Valley region in eastern Lebanon, the Lebanese National News Agency said Friday.The airstrike targeted a building in the city of Riyaq in Beqaa G»»»

Kuna 1h

Trump slams Supreme Court ruling voiding emergency tariffs, vows "stronger alternatives"

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump described a Supreme Court ruling invalidating tariffs he imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as "disgraceful," asserting he has "stronger alternatives" and announcing plans to introduce a 10 percent global tari»»»

UPI 2h

Cyberattack closes dozens of Mississippi medical clinics - UPI.com

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The University of Mississippi Medical Center closed its 35 clinics throughout Mississippi on Friday after being targeted in a ransomware attack. Medical center officials also canceled all elective medical procedures that were scheduled for the day and rescheduled all but dialysis a»»»

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BBC 2h

Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

US President Donald Trump has said he is considering a limited military strike on Iran in order to pressure its leaders to agree a deal to curb the nuclear programme. The president made the remark in response to a question from a journalist hours after officials had suggested the possibility of a s»»»

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France24 2h

Trump considers strike on Iran as Tehran says draft nuclear deal coming soon

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was considering a limited strike on Iran as he sent a major naval buildup to the region with the goal of pressurising Tehran to cut a deal that would curb its nuclear programme. Iran's foreign minister said a draft proposal for an agreement with Washingto»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Can India rival US, China, UAE in AI after Google’s new undersea cables?

Dubai: Google’s decision to build new undersea internet cables linking India to multiple continents has raised a bigger question: can India realistically challenge the United States and China in artificial intelligence — and match the UAE’s rapid progress in AI adoption? Sign up for our daily busin»»»

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BBC 3h

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies

Britain is to develop new air defence weapons alongside the EU's four biggest military powers, deepening ties with the European defence sector. The project will invite manufacturers in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Poland to submit plans to build low-cost missiles and autonomous drones. The al»»»

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RT 4h

US wants India to buy Venezuelan oil – envoy

The US is in “active negotiations” with India, which it hopes to persuade to import oil from Venezuela instead of Russia, the American ambassador in New Delhi has said. The US issued licenses to two trading houses to distribute oil produced in Venezuela after kidnapping the Latin American nation’s »»»

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RT 4h

Venezuela enacts political amnesty law

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has enacted an amnesty law meant to grant immediate clemency to individuals jailed for participating in political unrest. The law, signed on Thursday, had been formally proposed by Rodriguez in January, weeks after she was appointed interim president.»»»

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UPI 4h

Poll: 62% oppose ICE's tactics in immigration efforts - UPI.com

Tens of thousands of people march through downtown Minneapolis as they protest the federal government's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis on Jan. 30. A new poll shows that most Americans believe President Donald Trump has gone too far in his immigration efforts. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI»»»

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Novinite 4h

Civil Flights Suspended in Bulgaria as American Military Aircraft Flood Sofia Airport

Sofia International Airport will suspend all civil flights during two short nighttime windows on February 23 and 24, allowing only military aircraft to operate, according to data published on Flightradar24 and an official notice to airmen (NOTAM). The restrictions will apply from 01:15 to 02:50 on »»»

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RT 4h

US and Chinese warplanes face off near Korea – media

US and Chinese fighter jets faced off not far off the South Korean coast this week, according to local media outlets. Approximately ten US Forces Korea (USFK) F-16 warplanes took off from Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek – about 60km south of Seoul – and flew over international waters in the Yellow Sea,»»»

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Sana 4h

US trade gap reaches historic high despite tariffs

Washington, Feb. 20 (SANA) The US trade deficit reached a new record level last year, totaling $1.24 trillion, despite broad tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. According to CNN, US Commerce Department data showed the goods and services trade gap widened in December to $70.3 billion. The »»»

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UPI 4h

Austrian court fines man $11K in climber girlfriend's 2025 death - UPI.com

An Austrian court on Thursday fined a man and suspended his five-month sentence after finding him guilty of negligence in his climber girlfriend's death amid wintry conditions while climbing Grossglockner Mountain in January 2025. Photo by Helmut Fohringer/EPA Feb. 20 (UPI) -- An Austrian man recei»»»

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BBC 5h

'Hard to keep lights on' - Business owners cautiously welcome tariff ruling

As soon as she heard the US Supreme Court had struck down President Donald Trump's authority to impose sweeping global tariffs, Jenelle Peterson's mind raced to the possibilities for her toy business. She might import more toys to the US and invest in designing new ones - things she had put on hold»»»

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France24 5h

France repatriates stolen colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast

In the latest repatriation of stolen artefacts, France on Friday handed over the Djidji Ayokwe or "talking" drum back to Ivory Coast after it was looted by colonial troops in 1916. The drum, which was used by the Ebrie tribe to transmit messages, is one of hundreds of objects France is prepari»»»

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Kathimerini 5h

Teen arrested in Thessaloniki over alleged assault and revenge porn

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in Thessaloniki following allegations that he pushed a 17-year-old pregnant girl, causing her to fall and sustain injuries. He was also charged with revenge pornography after a 16-year-old girl accused him of posting a private video of them on social media a »»»

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UPI 5h

In photos: Historic February moments through the years - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanFebruary is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From Nelson Mandela being released from prison in Africa to the World Trade Center bombing, here's a look at historic moments from February that continue to shape the world we know today. F»»»

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UPI 5h

Peru's interim president continues on trial one day after taking office - UPI.com

Newspaper front pages feature Peru's new interim president Jose Maria Balcazar in Lima on Thursday. Congress elected Balcazar as the new interim president during an extraordinary session. But he is also on trial for financial irregularities. Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Peru's interi»»»

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Kathimerini 5h

Inmate and prison guard held in pretrial detention over Domokos prison killing

A 38-year-old inmate accused of fatally shooting fellow prisoner Antonis Papadatos at Domokos Prison last Sunday and the prison’s chief guard, charged with complicity, were both ordered held in pretrial detention by a Lamia magistrate and prosecutor. The joint hearings lasted more than 10 hours, wi»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Husband kills wife battling cancer after she asked him to find a job and provide for their children

Dubai: An Egyptian man has been arrested for allegedly beating his wife, who was battling cancer, to death after repeated arguments in which she urged him to stop taking drugs and find work to support their five children, authorities said. The incident came to light after police in Alexandria recei»»»

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UPI 5h

Dominican Republic begins 2026 with 1.2M visitors, projects record year - UPI.com

People walk past sargassum clumps on the sand in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in July. File Photo by Orlando Barria/EPA Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The Dominican Republic opened the year with 1.22 million tourists in January, a 5.5% increase compared with the same month last year. The increase was driven b»»»

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DW 5h

Trump tariffs struck down: What's his plan now?

TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump tariffs struck down: What's his plan now? Timothy RooksThe US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration is prepared to reinstate them, starting with a 10% temporary »»»

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Kathimerini 6h

Inmate claims self-defense in fatal shooting at Domokos prison

A 38-year-old inmate told a Lamia investigating magistrate Friday that he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot fellow prisoner Antonis Papadatos at Domokos Prison, as authorities investigate the killing as a possible contract hit. The suspect spent three hours defending himself against charge»»»

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UPI 6h

Jeffrey Epstein's estate to settle suit with victims for at least $25 million - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Chair of the House Democratic Women's Caucus Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-N.M., speaks during a press conference with advocates and survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including the family of Virginia Giuffre, at the U.S. Capitol on February 10. Two executors of Epstein'»»»

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RT 7h

FBI to lower requirements for special agents – Reuters

The FBI is planning to make it easier for existing employees to become special agents by eliminating two long-standing vetting steps, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing sources. The change comes as Director Kash Patel seeks to reshape the bureau amid an agent shortage. According to the report, Pa»»»

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RT 7h

NASA chief blasts Boeing over botched Starliner mission

NASA chief Jared Isaacman has slammed Boeing for failures that plagued the botched debut mission of its first crewed spaceship, Starliner, which left two astronauts stranded for nine months last year.A billionaire private astronaut and close associate of SpaceX founder Elon Musk, Isaacman, who was »»»

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France24 7h

French minister pledges tight security at rally for killed activist

French police will be out in force at a weekend rally for a slain far-right activist, the interior minister said Friday, as the country seeks to contain anger over the fatal beating blamed on the hard left.»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Neymar hints at possible retirement after World Cup

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Former Brazil captain Neymar said he is thinking of retiring at the end of the year after being hampered by injuries but hopes to go to the World Cup first. The ex-Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain striker returned in January 2025 to his boyhood club Santos from Saudi club A»»»

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UPI 7h

Argentina sees 22,000 companies close over two years - UPI.com

More than 22,000 companies have closed and more than 300,000 formal jobs have been lost in Argentina over the past two years as a result of a trade liberalization policy that reduced tariffs with the promise of lowering consumer prices, a trade association says. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni»»»

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UPI 7h

Trump says he's considering limited strikes on Iran amid nuclear talks - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during a Governors Working Breakfast in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. He told a reporter he's considering limited military strikes on Iran. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Ramadan reflections: NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani shares why it’s his favourite month

As Ramadan begins, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has shared his reflections on the holy month, calling it his favourite time of year for its spirit of reflection and the sense of community it inspires. “Right now, I feel parched,” Mamdani joked to reporters. “This is a month o»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

What Is ALS, the Disease That Killed Actor Eric Dane?

Eric Dane, known for his roles on "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Euphoria," died this week from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at age 53. The fatal nervous system disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, killed Dane less than a year after he announced his diagnosis. According to the Centers for Disease C»»»

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France24 8h

French interior minister pledges tight security at rally for slain far-right activist

French police will be out in force at a weekend rally for slain far-right activist Quentin Deranque, the interior minister said Friday, as the country seeks to contain anger over the fatal beating blamed on the hard left. His death has fomented tensions ahead of municipal elections next month »»»

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France24 8h

UK police search property of ex-prince Andrew as royals reel from arrest

UK police on Friday searched properties belonging to the British royals for a second day after the sensational arrest of disgraced ex-prince Andrew tipped the British monarchy into crisis. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and later released as police probe misconduct claims over»»»

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France24 8h

Talking Europe - 'We will be able to defend Ukraine' thanks to EU loan: Ambassador Vsevolod Chentsov

As part of FRANCE 24’s and Talking Europe’s coverage of the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine, we host veteran diplomat Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine’s ambassador to the European Union. He highlights the critical assistance the EU is providing for the country’s military, budgetary, and energy n»»»

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France24 8h

The 51% - Epstein fallout reaches France as former UK Prince is arrested

As former British prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested over ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the scandal spreads to France, where Paris prosecutors have opened an investigation into a former government minister and his daughter. Also as we mark four years since Rus»»»

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DW 8h

Trump tariffs struck down: What's his backup plan?

TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump tariffs struck down: What's his backup plan? Timothy RooksIn a much-anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration is prepared to reinstate t»»»

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BNE 8h

Venezuela passes amnesty law but excludes opposition leaders

Venezuela's parliament passed amnesty legislation on February 19 by unanimous vote, potentially freeing hundreds of individuals imprisoned for political opposition to the regime of deposed president Nicolas Maduro. But the measure explicitly excludes those accused of promoting foreign military inte»»»

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