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Iran-US tensions: What would blocking Strait of Hormuz mean for oil, LNG?
More than $500bn in oil and gas flows through waterway annually, leaving the global economy exposed to disruptions.
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Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies passes controversial labour reform bill
Unions have slammed the reforms as an effort under libertarian President Javier Milei to erode protections for workers.
From: NewsFeed
Why did the US Supreme Court strike down Trump’s global tariff policy?
The US Supreme Court has struck down Donald Trump’s imposition of sweeping global tariffs.
Published On 20 Feb 2026
In major blow to Trump, US Supreme Court strikes down his global tariffs
The decision is a significant loss to US President Trump on an issue that has been critical for his economic agenda.
Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt
Road accidents, often linked to speeding, claim thousands of lives each year in Egypt.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pledges to lift living standards at rare congress
Kim’s opening speech focused on improving economic activity, with no mention of relations with the US or South Korea.
IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’
Figures show Venezuela’s public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult.
US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge
The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.
From: Counting the Cost
Can Europe reduce its dependence on the US and at what cost?
Trump’s tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance.
Published On 19 Feb 2026
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Epstein’s shadow: Why Bill Gates pulled out of Modi’s AI summit
India’s AI summit was meant to showcase the country’s potential, but controversy and Gates’s exit stole the spotlight.
At least 37 killed in Nigeria mine carbon monoxide poisoning: Reports
Illegal mining is a widespread issue in Nigeria, where operations lack both government oversight and safety protocols.
