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The US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs has delivered a jolt to global markets, even as it opens a new chapter of uncertainty over trade policy, federal finances and the limits of presidential authority. In a closely watched ruling, the court invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, a 1970s statute the administration invoked to justify what Trump had branded “Liberation Day” duties beginning April 2, 2025. Stocks climbed in the immediate aftermath, with investors betting that the removal of the emergency tariffs…

Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings is introducing a blockchain-based bond offering for retail investors, blending traditional fixed-income returns with cryptocurrency incentives. Key Takeaways: SBI is issuing 10 billion yen in tokenized bonds recorded on a blockchain platform. Investors will earn fixed interest plus XRP rewards tied to their subscription amount. The launch reflects SBI’s broader push to integrate crypto assets into traditional finance. The new issuance, called the SBI START Bonds, totals 10 billion yen (about $64.5 million) and will be recorded and managed onchain using the “ibet for Fin” platform developed by enterprise blockchain firm BOOSTRY.The three-year securities carry…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann criticized the White House for dunking on former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Team USA defeated Canada for Olympic gold in men’s hockey.The White House’s official X account posted a picture of an eagle attacking a goose after the Americans defeated the Canadians, 2-1, in overtime for their first gold medal in men’s hockey since the “Miracle on Ice” team did it in 1980. Keith Olbermann on “The View” on March 25, 2016. (Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)The post came in response to…

Wallabies son-of-a-gun Joe Brial wants to join in his dad in gold after establishing himself at the Queensland Reds and committing until at least 2028.The 24-year-old on Monday confirmed a two-year contract extension at Ballymore and has an eye on the side’s Super Rugby Pacific season home opener on Friday against the Highlanders.Brial’s father Michael played 13 Tests for his country as a combustible backrower in the 1990s.Sydney-born Joe has represented Australia at high school and under-18 level and also boasts New Zealand under-20s experience as a product of the Crusaders Academy.He has taken his chances when injury hit the…

Aged between 28 and 69, the group included democratically elected lawmakers and district councillors, as well as unionists, academics and others ranging from modest reformists to radical localists.At their trial, judges said their plan to scupper the budget would have caused a “constitutional crisis”.In 2024, the court convicted 45 people and acquitted two.During the appeal hearing last year, defence lawyer Erik Shum said that lawmakers should be allowed to veto the budget as a form of “check and balance”, as stated in Hong Kong’s mini-constitution.”In order to check the unpopular exercise of powers by the executive, one of the important…

Mexican security forces have killed a drug lord who led one of the most powerful criminal organisations in the country, triggering a wave of violence in several areas, including the western state of Jalisco.The Mexican Secretariat of National Defence said Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”, was wounded in a clash with soldiers in the town of Tapalpa, in Jalisco state, on Sunday and died while being flown to Mexico City.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listHe had a $15m bounty on his head from the United States.The Mexican operation set off a wave of ⁠violence,…

The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Feb. 22, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN:  We turn now to the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. has assembled what is, by some measures, the biggest military buildup in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, as the world’s largest warship also heads towards the region. But President Trump has said he’d prefer a diplomatic deal with Iran. For the latest, we go now to Tehran and the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Welcome to…

The Skoda Kodiaq’s entry price has dropped with the introduction of a less powerful but more economical mild-hybrid base model.

HONG KONG: Asian stocks mostly rose, and the US dollar fell on Monday (Feb 23) after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy that had sent shockwaves through the global economy last year.The rally was led by tech firms, which have been at the forefront of regional gains this year as traders turn away from Wall Street to seek out cheaper investments amid concerns about extended valuations.Trump’s trade agenda was dealt a hefty blow on Friday when the country’s top court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act used by the…

Lula says he wants to tell US President Trump that Brazil wishes for all countries to be treated ‘equally’.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished On 22 Feb 202622 Feb 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says his country does not want a “new Cold War”, ahead of his visit to the United States.“I want to tell the US President Donald Trump that we don’t want a new Cold War. We don’t want interference in any other country; we want all countries to be treated equally,” Lula told a news conference at the end of…