Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. to Secure Peace. Here’s What to Know.
Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works.
International Relations
Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.
Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.
What to expect after the landmark United States Supreme Court tariff ruling?
On 20 February 2026, the United States (US) Supreme Court ruled, in a landmark case, that the US International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 does not authorise the US president to impose tariffs. The ruling invalidates all tariffs that President Trump imposed under IEEPA on US trading partners, including the April 2025 ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. The ruling is without prejudice to the US sector- and country-specific tariffs that have been levied under different legal bases. While the ruling confirms the US checks and balances and the rule of law, it is silent on the potential refunding of tariffs that have already been collected. The ruling is likely to prompt US trading partners to seek clarity or even the renegotiation of the agreements recently reached with the US.
Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels
President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of El Mencho suggests it might be working — but could come at a cost.
China Amps Up Pressure on Japan With Restrictions on Exports
Beijing placed the restrictions on 20 Japanese entities with ties to the defense industry, the latest ratcheting up of its monthslong feud with Tokyo.
The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
C.I.A. Intelligence Helped Lead Mexican Authorities to ‘El Mencho’
Mexican officials said they had found the elusive cartel kingpin by tracking a romantic partner. The C.I.A. provided some intelligence critical to the operation.
Peter Mandelson, Ex-Ambassador to the U.S., Is Released After U.K. Arrest Amid Epstein Accusations
Peter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of “misconduct in public office” following revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender.
The European Union Hits Pause on Its U.S. Trade Deal
The E.U. isn’t throwing out the deal it agreed with the United States before President Trump’s tariffs were overruled, but European officials want more clarity first.