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UK weighs legal changes to remove Andrew Windsor from line of succession

Experts say the process of removing him from the line of succession could be lengthy because it requires the involvement of about a dozen countries that call the British monarch their head of state

UK weighs legal changes to remove Andrew Windsor from line of succession
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

Cartel violence in Mexico raises tourism concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup

Fighting between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and Mexican security forces raged on in a number of states Monday, fuelling fears among many that there will be more violence to come

Cartel violence in Mexico raises tourism concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:59 PM IST

Rob Reiner's son Nick pleads not guilty in his parents murder case

Judge told Reiner to return to court April 29 for the scheduling of a preliminary hearing where prosecutors will present evidence and a new judge will decide if it's enough for Reiner to go to trial

Rob Reiner's son Nick pleads not guilty in his parents murder case
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

China puts Japanese companies on export control lists as tensions rise

Targeted companies include Mitsubishi Heavy Industries subsidiaries in shipbuilding and aircraft engines, plus divisions of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Fujitsu

China puts Japanese companies on export control lists as tensions rise
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson released on bail in Epstein probe

The man was not named, in keeping with British police practice, but the suspect in the case previously was identified as the former diplomat, who is 72

Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson released on bail in Epstein probe
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

Ex-South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree

Yoon's Dec 3, 2024, martial law lasted six hours until lawmakers breached a military blockade at the National Assembly and voted to revoke it, forcing his Cabinet to lift the order

Ex-South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

EU hits pause on US trade deal after Trump announces 15% global tariff

The European Parliament's trade committee postponed a ratification vote after Trump announced new tariffs, following a US Supreme Court ruling blocking his emergency import taxes

EU hits pause on US trade deal  after Trump announces 15% global tariff
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

Wall Street stocks drop as Trump ramps up tariffs, AI fears mount

The S&P 500 sank 0.8 per cent after Trump said on Saturday that he would place temporary 15 per cent tariffs on other countries

Wall Street stocks drop as Trump ramps up tariffs, AI fears mount
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

BAFTA, BBC apologise for racial slur during awards ceremony on Feb 22

The highly offensive word could be heard as "Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, who are both Black, were presenting the award for best visual effects during Sunday's ceremony

BAFTA, BBC apologise for racial slur during awards ceremony on Feb 22
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

Canada prepares aid for Cuba amid fuel shortages worsened by US oil embargo

Cuba is facing an increasingly dire energy crisis, heightened after oil shipments from Venezuela, were halted when the US attacked the South American country in early January and arrested its leader

Canada prepares aid for Cuba amid fuel shortages worsened by US oil embargo
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test, fear of arms race

President Trump in October pointed to US intentions to resume nuclear tests for the first time since 1992, but Energy Secretary Chris Wright later said such tests would not include nuclear explosions

US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test, fear of arms race
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

Three killed as US military strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea

Monday's attack brought the death toll to at least 151 people since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in small vessels in early September

Three killed as US military strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

UK police arrest Peter Mandelson in misconduct probe over Epstein ties

It did not name Mandelson, in keeping with British police practice, but the suspect in the case has previously been identified as Mandelson

UK police arrest Peter Mandelson in misconduct probe over Epstein ties
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Robotaxis set to enter London market; black cab drivers skeptical

While self-driving cabs aren't new, London's ancient road layout and busy streetscapes could pose special challenges for the technology

Robotaxis set to enter London market; black cab drivers skeptical
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Rob Jetten, 38, sworn in as Netherlands' youngest prime minister

Rob Jetten, 38, heads a three-party administration made up of his centrist D66, the centre-right Christian Democrats and the centre-right People's Party for Freedom and Democracy

Rob Jetten, 38, sworn in as Netherlands' youngest prime minister
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

SC decision against Trump tariffs raises uncertainty, but markets stay calm

The decision announced Friday could potentially disrupt arrangements worked out in trade negotiations since Trump announced sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries

SC decision against Trump tariffs raises uncertainty, but markets stay calm
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Winter storm hits New York City; blizzard warning, travel ban in place

Cellphones across New York City received wailing push alerts Sunday night announcing a ban on non-emergency travel on all streets through noon Monday because of "dangerous blizzard conditions

Winter storm hits New York City; blizzard warning, travel ban in place
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

From bakeries to salons, Russian firms struggle under wartime tax policy

Amid war with Ukraine, Russia is now tapping consumers and small businesses for funds

From bakeries to salons, Russian firms struggle under wartime tax policy
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

EU diplomats to meet 'Board of Peace' director over Gaza's future

Nikolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian politician and UN diplomat chosen by Trump to manage the Board of Peace, will meet the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

EU diplomats to meet 'Board of Peace' director over Gaza's future
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel

The killing of the powerful drug lord set off several hours of roadblocks with burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:51 AM IST