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- Faces Behind The Numbers: People Killed In Iran’s Protests
on February 1, 2026Thousands of Iranians lost their lives after taking to the streets. These are the people behind the statistics.
- Why Indonesia should ditch Trump’s mineral trade deal
on February 23, 2026The February 19 Indonesia-United States trade deal was announced as a breakthrough. Headlines focused on tariff cuts and major business deals. But the provisions on critical minerals show why the deal could prove a strategic burden more than a win. Under the deal, Indonesia agreed to open access to critical mineral exports to the United The post Why Indonesia should ditch Trump’s mineral trade deal appeared first on Asia Times.
- SE Asia weighs options after Trump tariffs torpedoed
on February 23, 2026The US Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, is a landmark decision not just for American constitutional law, importers and citizens, but for every trading partner that spent the past year negotiating under the weight of those duties. For Southeast Asian The post SE Asia weighs options after Trump tariffs torpedoed appeared first on Asia Times.
- Trump imposes blanket 15% tariffs as post-ruling turmoil spreads
on February 22, 2026US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will increase baseline tariffs on imports from all countries to 15%, as the fallout continues from a seismic Supreme Court ruling on Friday. Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an Emergency Powers Act, but the court ruled this law did not authorize him The post Trump imposes blanket 15% tariffs as post-ruling turmoil spreads appeared first on Asia Times.
- Global trade trapped between US tantrums and China’s bravado
on February 22, 2026If you are an Asian exporter, port operator or supply-chain manager, “trade geopolitics” is not an abstract debate. It is the volatility premium paid in freight, contracts, inventory and investment decisions. Trump’s latest move—lifting a new global tariff rate to 15% after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier duties imposed under emergency powers—highlights a The post Global trade trapped between US tantrums and China’s bravado appeared first on Asia Times.
- KAZAKHSTAN: Independent Orthodox priest's 10-day jailing, criminal case underwayon February 23, 2026
Fr Yakov Vorontsov – an independent Orthodox priest in the southern city of Almaty – is due to complete a 10-day jail term on 23 February on drugs charges that he and his supporters reject. His supporters fear he might be rearrested on criminal drugs charges. The priest – who marks his 40th birthday today (20 February) – leads a newly-created parish that has tried to gain state registration. Justice Department officials r
- Beyond the Western alliance: Australias uncertain horizonon February 23, 2026
As the Western alliance fractures under raw power politics, Australia faces a stark strategic choice. DrAdriano Teddewrites.ON 22 JANUARY 2025, Foreign MinisterPenny Wongspoke of Australia and Americasshared interest and ambitionon the occasion of the first meeting with her U.S. counterpart,Marco Rubio. Who could have guessed that the Ministers words would have become unthinkable and unpronounceable in a matter
- Over 80 people killed in Pakistan's cross-border airstrikes on Afghanistanon February 23, 2026
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 23 (ANI): More than 80 people were killed in Pakistan's airstrikes at the seven locations in Afghanistan's Nangarhar, Paktika and Khost provinces, Geo News reported, citing Islamabad's security sources.Pakistan has conducted multiple strikes in the region in response to recent suicide attacks for which they have blamed Afghanistan. The targeted locations reportedly included
- (MICO2026) Memorable moments at Milan-Cortinaon February 22, 2026
MILAN, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday, after 17 days of competition that saw broad participation, historic breakthroughs and China's best-ever performance at an overseas Winter Games. For the first time in the history of the Olympic Winter Games, two cauldrons were extinguished simultaneously in two different cities, symbolizing the harmony between Milan and Cortina and
