Iran is on edge again. As a new university term begins, students in Tehran take to the streets chanting “Death to Khamenei,” triggering explosive clashes with regime-backed groups. From campus protests to mounting execution fears, tensions are spiralling across the country. Amnesty has warned of potential death sentences of protestors tied to the unrest, including minors, while Iranian officials insist “terrorists” were behind last month’s deadly violence.
22 February,2026 05:32 PM IST
India has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance — a coalition focused on securing critical minerals, silicon supply chains, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But the timing is crucial. This move comes shortly after India signed multiple defence and technology agreements with France, deepening bilateral cooperation.
22 February,2026 02:22 PM IST
President Donald Trump has raised temporary tariffs from 10% to 15% on U.S. imports after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier trade program. The new move relies on Section 122, a rarely used statute that allows tariffs up to 15% for 150 days without prior congressional approval.
22 February,2026 02:19 PM IST
US President Donald Trump has announced a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 authority, just hours after the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 against his use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. Calling the decision “deeply disappointing,” Trump insisted the ruling did not eliminate presidential tariff authority and vowed stronger action. He accused certain justices of lacking courage and claimed foreign nations were celebrating the verdict.
22 February,2026 02:14 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
