POLITICS & POLICY

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's expansive tariffs imposed on imports from nearly every trading partner, ruling that he exceeded his authority under a 1977 law meant for national emergencies.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) scrambled U.S. fighter jets Thursday to intercept and escort five Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), a standard buffer area outside U.S. and Canadian sovereign airspace.

Sarah Ferguson, the 66-year-old former Duchess of York commonly known as Fergie, remains a polarizing figure in British public life.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, marked his 66th birthday on February 19, 2026, under dramatically different circumstances than in years past.

A Seoul court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment with hard labor on Thursday after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection through his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024, marking the most severe punishment ever imposed on a South Korean head of state in the democratic era.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office

The U.S. Air Force is implementing a striking new paint scheme for the presidential aircraft fleet, including the next-generation Air Force One jets, featuring a palette of red, white, dark blue and gold — a design championed by President Donald Trump that breaks from the iconic light blue and white livery in place since the Kennedy administration more than six decades ago.

As Americans observe Presidents' Day on Feb. 16, 2026 — officially Washington's Birthday — the legacy of George Washington endures as the nation's foundational figure.

Presidents' Day on Monday, February 16, 2026, delivers a mid-winter three-day weekend for millions of Americans. Officially known as Washington's Birthday in federal law, the holiday honors George Washington and has evolved to celebrate all U.S. presidents.

A leaked immigration policy by the Liberal Party seeks to ban migrants from Gaza, Somalia, and certain parts of the Philippines.

Australia's food ministers are expected to take a step closer to making mandatory nutrition labels a reality.

Conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi led Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a resounding landslide victory in the February 8, 2026, general election, securing a historic supermajority of 295 seats in the 465-member House of Representatives and ending more than a year of political uncertainty that followed the LDP's 2024 snap-election setback.

A high-profile critic of China, Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in jail in a landmark national security trial.

President Donald Trump on Friday removed a video from his Truth Social account that included a racist clip depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, following intense criticism from Democrats, Republicans and civil rights leaders.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a new security treaty in Jakarta

In an all-hands meeting with Apple employees, CEO Tim Cook promised that he will lobby Washington regarding immigration.

Ryan Wesley Routh, the 59-year-old Hawaii man who opened fire on former President Donald Trump during a golf outing in September 2024, was sentenced to life in federal prison without parole on Feb. 5, 2026, concluding one of the most high-profile political violence cases in recent U.S. history.

A restored angel fresco bearing a striking resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was painted over and effectively "scrubbed" from a historic church wall on the orders of the parish priest, following days of political controversy, clerical dismay and public curiosity that drew crowds to the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Lucina.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed that the Afghan embassy located in Canberra will close on June 30, 2026.

Australia and Indonesia have agreed to their commitment to strengthening the creative community, as well as security.

The importance of the new Framework for Strategic Defence Coordination (FSDC) signed in December, aiming to elevate the 'Special Strategic Partnership' between Australia and Japan, was proven almost immediately.

Donald Trump has sent invitations to the leaders of multiple nations to be part of the so-called "Board of Peace" in Gaza.

The United States has announced that it will suspend immigrant visa processing for a total of 75 countries. Is Australia on the list?

A worker in Ford's plant in Michigan has been suspended after he heckled US President Donald Trump during the latter's visit.

Lawyers on behalf of Randa Abdel-Fattah has threatened defamation proceedings against South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.

Australia expanded its world-first under-16 social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, effective December 10. Nine platforms—Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Threads, Reddit, and Kick—face AU$49.5M fines for non-compliance. WhatsApp and gaming platforms are exempt.

Australia's government introduces comprehensive environmental reform legislation promising A$6.9 billion annual economic benefits through faster project approvals while establishing a new National Environmental Protection Agency. The landmark bill faces political challenges requiring crossbench support.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has been pardoned by Donald Trump, wiping his criminal record for a US anti-money-laundering conviction and potentially paving the way for Binance to resume US operations.

A Belfast judge on Thursday acquitted a British ex-paratrooper of killing unarmed civilians during the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre, a verdict condemned by victims' relatives and Northern Ireland's political leader.