Italy: Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Conclude with Spectacular Verona Ceremony The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday (22 February 2026) with a dazzling closing ceremony at the historic Verona Arena, bringing to an end 17 days of world-class competition. Nearly 2,900…

Armed Intruder Fatally Shot by Secret Service Outside Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate PALM BEACH, Fla. — An armed man carrying a shotgun and a fuel can was shot and killed by law enforcement early Sunday morning after breaching the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.…

Iran, a Nation on the Brink: The Countdown to Confrontation As of February 23, 2026, Iran stands at a terrifying crossroads, paralyzed by the dual threat of a massive U.S. military buildup and the traumatic aftermath of the "January Massacres." Inside the country, the silence of the streets is…

Global Rights on the Agenda: UN Human Rights Council Kicks Off 61st Session in Geneva The 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) officially commenced on February 23, 2026, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Set to run until March 31, 2026, this five-week marathon…

🚴 BREAKING: Itamar Einhorn of Spain’s NSN team wins Stage 1 of the Tour du Rwanda 2026! 🏆 The opening stage covered 174 km from Rukomo to Rwamagana. #TdRwanda2026 #Cycling #Rwanda #Stage1Winner

🚴 The Tour du Rwanda passed through the Gicumbi–Nyagatare road for the third time! Unlike last year’s finish in Kayonza, this edition ends in Rwamagana. Fans lined the roads, cheering riders as they battled across the rolling terrain of the region. #TdRwanda2026 #Cycling #Rwanda #RaceDay

Pakistan Launches Overnight Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Taliban Reports Civilian Casualties ISLAMABAD/KABUL — Pakistan carried out multiple overnight airstrikes on Afghan territory, claiming to have hit seven militant camps near the border. The Taliban government, however, says the attacks killed…

Sharif University Sparks Iran’s First Major Protest Since Deadly Crackdown TEHRAN — Students across Iran staged large-scale anti-government demonstrations on Saturday, marking the first significant wave of protests since last month’s deadly crackdown by authorities. Verified footage shows hundreds…

From Grassroots to Global Stage: Celebrating the 18th Edition of Tour du Rwanda With only few days remaining before the 18th edition of the Tour du Rwanda, Rwanda once again prepares to host one of Africa’s most prestigious cycling competitions. This year’s race is set to take place from…

Six Companies Linked to Sarah Ferguson File for Dissolution in February 2026 Six companies linked to Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, are formally being wound down after applications to strike them off were filed on 17 and 18 February 2026 with Companies House, according to publicly available…

South Africa – National Disaster Declared as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Ravages Livestock PRETORIA – South Africa has declared a national disaster as a highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak sweeps across eight of the country's nine provinces. The crisis, which has crippled the…

South Soudan – Kiir Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Despite Rising Tensions JUBA — South Sudan President Salva Kiir issued a resolute call for national unity on Monday, vowing to uphold the nation’s fragile peace agreement even as key political alliances begin to fray. Speaking from the capital of…

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life for Failed Insurrection SEOUL – In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through the peninsula, a South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison. The 65-year-old was found guilty of masterminding…

Air Pollution Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, New Study Warns A recent scientific analysis has found that long-term exposure to air pollution may directly contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, expanding concerns beyond the well-known respiratory…

France Releases Russian-Linked Tanker After Multi-Million Euro Sanctions Fine On 17 February 2026, French authorities released the oil tanker Grinch after its owner paid a fine of “several million euros”, ending a detention that began on 22 January 2026. The vessel had been intercepted in the…

Geneva Deadlock: Peace Talks Conclude Without Breakthrough GENEVA – High-stakes trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States ended Wednesday with no clear path to peace, as both warring nations remain deeply entrenched over territorial sovereignty and the terms of a…

Rescue Teams Race Against Time for 9 Missing Skiers Near Lake Tahoe TRUCKEE, Calif. — Search and rescue operations reached a fever pitch Tuesday night as emergency crews scrambled to locate nine skiers missing after a massive avalanche struck the Castle Peak area of the Sierra Nevada mountains.…

Peru’s Interim President Jerí Ousted by Congress Amid “Chifa-gate” Scandal LIMA — Peru’s Congress has ousted interim President José Jerí just four months into his tenure, plunging the Andean nation further into political uncertainty. Jerí was removed from office following a vote of 75 to 24,…

Zimbabwe Sanctions Update: EU Prolongs Arms Embargo for One More Year The European Union has extended its long-standing arms embargo on Zimbabwe for another year, maintaining one of the last remaining elements of its restrictive measures against the southern African nation, according to a press…

A Life of Faith and Freedom: The Legacy of Jesse Jackson Born on October 8, 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, Jesse Jackson rose from the segregated Jim Crow South to become one of America’s most influential civil rights leaders. Raised by his mother, Helen Burns, he excelled academically and…

Civil Rights Titan Jesse Jackson Dies at 84: A Legacy of ‘Grit and Street Smarts’ Jesse Jackson, the fiery protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who transformed himself from a grassroots organizer into a two-time presidential candidate and international diplomat, has died at the age of 84. His…

Lego Plans 50 Stores Across India by 2030 in Major Expansion Danish toymaker Lego announced a major retail expansion in India, unveiling plans to open 50 stores across the country by 2030, marking one of its most aggressive moves in Asia’s fastest‑growing consumer market. The initiative comes amid…

Europe Must Prepare for 3 °C Warming by 2100, Warns Scientific Board A major scientific report released on February 17, 2026 warns that Europe must prepare for the possibility of up to 3 °C of global warming by the end of the century, far above the 1.5 °C goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The…

February 2026 Marks 100 Years of Black History Commemorations in America February 2026 arrives with more than the usual calendar of tributes, lectures, and cultural events. This year marks a full century since the United States first formally committed itself to recognizing and teaching Black…

$100,000 Reward Offered in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case As the search stretches into its third week, authorities say no suspects have been formally identified in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen at her home near Tucson on January 31, 2026, and is believed to…

Israeli Cabinet Approves West Bank Land Registration; Palestinians, Critics Condemn Move JERUSALEM — On 15 February 2026, the Israeli cabinet formally approved a controversial proposal to begin registering large areas of the occupied West Bank as “state property,” a step proponents say will…

AU Summit: A Strategic Direction for Africa’s Development. In the corridors of the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, the rhetoric has shifted. For years, observers of African geopolitics have grown accustomed to high-minded declarations that often struggle to survive the harsh…

Ukraine’s Ex‑Energy Minister Detained at Border Amid Major Corruption Probe Ukraine’s former energy minister, Herman Halushchenko, was detained on February 15, 2026 while attempting to leave the country, according to statements from Ukraine’s anti‑corruption authorities. The National…

Rwanda’s High-Tech Metal Exports Surge 46%: A Modernization Success Story KIGALI – Rwanda’s mining sector has emerged as a primary engine for national economic stability, with exports of Tin, Tungsten, and Tantalum skyrocketing by 46.2% between January and December 2025. This surge has played a…

World Leaders and Tech CEOs Gather in Delhi for Landmark AI Summit On 16 February 2026, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 officially opened in New Delhi, marking one of the most significant global gatherings on artificial intelligence yet held, and the first of its kind hosted in the Global South.…

Trump Announces $5 Billion Gaza Pledge Ahead of Inaugural ‘Board of Peace’ Summit WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump has announced that his newly formed "Board of Peace" has secured $5 billion in initial pledges for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. The announcement, made via Truth…

Federal Judges Issue Thousands of Rulings Against ICE Detentions, Spotlighting Legal Backlash to Immigration Enforcement Strategy Washington, D.C. — A growing judicial revolt against U.S. immigration enforcement has emerged as federal courts across the nation have repeatedly found that Immigration…

Secretary Rubio Holds Joint Press Availability with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava, Slovakia Bratislava, Slovakia — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a joint press availability today alongside Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava, marking a high-profile…

The historic entry of Rwandan tungsten into the U.S. defense supply chain is a game-changer for critical mineral security and a major win for the Great Lakes region. Full story: theusanewtimes.com/rwanda-break... #Rwanda #CriticalMinerals #DefenseSupplyChain #Tungsten #GlobalTrade #MiningNews #USA

Rwanda Breaks Into U.S. Defense Supply Chain With Historic Tungsten Deal KIGALI — In a move that signals a significant shift in the geopolitics of critical minerals, tungsten from Rwanda’s Nyakabingo Mine has officially entered the United States defense supply chain. The development marks the…

‘A Threat to Our Democracy’: South Africa to Deploy Military in All-Out War Against Rampant Gangs and Illegal Mining CAPE TOWN – In a stark admission that criminal networks have overwhelmed civilian law enforcement, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced he will deploy the national…

Qatar Open Highlights Unpredictable Start to 2026 Tennis Season The early‑season ATP and WTA tour swing through the Middle East has already produced a flurry of surprising results and momentum shifts as players settle into the 2026 calendar. Important hard‑court events in Doha, Qatar and the Dubai…

Geopolitical Flashpoints Take Center Stage at Munich Security Conference The 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) formally opened on 13 February 2026, bringing together world leaders, defence ministers and foreign policy experts at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich amid deepening global…

EPA Repeals 2009 Endangerment Finding, Reshaping U.S. Climate Policy On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally rescinded the 2009 “endangerment finding,” the scientific determination that greenhouse gases “endanger public health and welfare” under the Clean Air Act.…

Europe Seeks Unity as U.S. Defense Chief Skips NATO Ministerial BRUSSELS — European allies at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Thursday sought to reassure the transatlantic alliance and the wider world that the United States remains a committed partner, even as senior U.S.…

Rwanda Warns New DRC Ceasefire ‘In Vain’ Without Kinshasa’s Political Will KIGALI, Rwanda — As regional leaders push for yet another pause in the relentless conflict gripping the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda’s top diplomat issued a sobering reality check on Thursday: without…

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival opened on 12 February 2026 in Berlin, Germany, running until 22 February 2026. Full Story: theusanewtimes.com/berlin-welco...

Canada – Police Identify 18-Year-Old Suspect in Deadly Tumbler Ridge Shooting TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia — Authorities in Canada have identified 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar as the suspect in a mass shooting that left eight people dead and at least 25 injured in the small northern town of…