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February 22, 2026
Countdown 7 Days Remaining: Iran and U.S. Split on Sanctions Relief
WORLD — BY COUNTRY
United States:
Violence Erupts in Western Mexico: Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara Locked Down After Cartel Leader Killed
California Avalanche: Deadliest in State History
India delays Washington trade visit as U.S. tariff policy shifts, source tells CNBC
China:
China Markets Bionic Humanoid Front Desk Reception Robot ~ $20 to $33K USD
Russia:
Hungary to block 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine in Russian oil dispute
Russia promises retaliation if South Korea joins PURL initiative on Ukraine
Slovakia ready to suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine on February 23 — PM
United Kingdom:
Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine
India:
India signs critical minerals deal with Brazil to curb dependance on China
Indian Opposition Calls for Modi to Put US Trade Deal on Hold
Visakhapatnam Port Authority crosses 80 MMT in record 327 days
France:
More than 37 days of heavy rain brings disastrous flooding to France
Germany:
Japan:
Canada Touts introduction of Toyota Humanoid Workforce
Recovery stalling in Japan's domestic tourism
DPP Lower House candidate arrested for election law violation
Spain:
Italy:
Italy gets first Lynx fighting vehicles, due to reshape the army
South Korea:
South Korea says U.S. trade deal still intact after tariff ruling
Canada:
US keeps Canada carveout under CUSMA in newly imposed 10% global tariff
Australia:
Coalition wants to make criminals of anyone helping ISIS brides return to Australia
Venezuela:
Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners
Saudi Arabia:
Dozens of U.S. Planes Are at Jordan Base, Satellite Images and Flight Data Show
Israel:
Continental Africa:
UNITED STATES — GOVERNMENT
White House:
Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems
Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
Ending Certain Tariff Actions
State Department:
Dept of War (DoW):
This Week in DOW: Securing the Seas, Arsenal of Freedom, Nuclear Power for the Win
EOD Technicians Prove Arctic Warfare Readiness in Norway
Portable Decontamination System Reduces Logistical Burden for CBRN Operations
Justice (DOJ):
DHS:
Homeland security to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
FDA Dropping Requirement For 2 Studies For New Drug Approvals
Treasury:
2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary says
The average tax refund is up 14%
HHS:
DOT:
Energy:
Commerce:
Interior:
Senate:
House:
These states don't require an ID to vote at the polls. The 'SAVE Act' could change that
Supreme Court:
Justices to consider constitutionality of tax foreclosure sales
Democrats ask Supreme Court not to disrupt New York redistricting dispute
ECONOMY & MARKETS
Truist Upgrades Shopify Inc. (SHOP) to Buy from Hold and Raises its Price Target to $150
72% of US workers say they rely on a second income, while 26% say they need the side job just to cover the bills
SCIENCE
Pentagon Airlifts Microreactor, Highlights Nuclear Energy Potential
NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs
NASA Is Helping Bring Giant Tortoises Back to the Galápagos
TECH & SECURITY
What Is Down Fill Power (2026): Fill Weight, Synthetics
Iranian Starlink Black Market Prices Soar As War Risks Rise
Estonia begins buying hundreds of pop-up bunkers to fortify border with Russia
ODDS & ENDS