As of February 20, 2026, the U.S. has massed carriers, jets and missiles within striking range of Iran while the administration issues diplomatic ultimatums and mixed rationales
A sudden breakdown at al-Hol and territorial gains by Syrian forces have triggered mass displacements, prison breaks and tense repatriation debates that leave camps like Roj struggling to cope
The Kremlin is mobilizing state and pro-government media to foreground United Russia’s social initiatives before the State Duma elections in September 2026, aiming to blunt voter discontent over rising prices
A recent study found that outbound access to Chinese official websites is shrinking, creating a de facto reverse Great Firewall that affects researchers, policymakers and companies worldwide
The Supreme Court’s Feb. 20, 2026 decision rejects wide emergency tariffs under the IEEPA, paving the way for large refunds and prompting questions about other authorities like Section 232 and Section 301
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família has seen the Tower of Jesus Christ reach its final height of 172.5 metres after the upper arm of the cross was lifted into place, marking a major construction milestone ahead of centenary events
A mother from Osoyoos continues to demand answers about her 28-year-old son’s care and recent death in a hospital psychiatric unit, saying she cannot access his medical records
Five NDP leadership hopefuls squared off in New Westminster, B.C., debating whether to focus first on party rebuilding or aim directly for the Prime Minister’s Office
A banner featuring Donald Trump was placed on the Justice Department on Feb 19, 2026, spotlighting worries about partisan use of federal law enforcement and spurring legislative proposals to block political prosecutions
An expanded US naval and air presence has appeared near Iran while indirect negotiations continue in Switzerland; this article outlines the ships, aircraft and strategic rationale behind the buildup
A public spat between Stephen Colbert and CBS over an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico has amplified scrutiny of the FCC’s equal time rule and Chairman Brendan Carr’s guidance, raising concerns about self-censorship at networks.
A contested application of the FCC’s equal-time guidance led CBS to move Stephen Colbert’s interview with James Talarico off broadcast, raising questions about regulatory reach and free expression
The fcc’s invocation of the equal time rule against hosts like Stephen Colbert sparked a confrontation that amplified a political candidate’s profile and raised questions about media regulation and First Amendment limits
Four journalists were detained in Cameroon while investigating alleged deportations linked to the United States, a story unfolding alongside military posturing near Iran and continued counterterrorism strikes in Somalia
Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev joined the first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, shared a symbolic handshake with Nikol Pashinyan, and faced allegations from protesters that Azerbaijani security guards attacked demonstrators
The Department of Justice secured a Ninth Circuit stay that prevents California from enforcing a ban on masks for federal agents, drawing sharp responses from state and federal officials and recalling a prior district court decision on identification rules