**Summary:** Following the US Supreme Court ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), France stated the EU possesses the "appropriate instruments at its disposal" to retaliate. Trump subsequently announced a new flat global tariff of 10%, later escalating it to 15%.

**Key points:**
- The EU may deploy measures like the "trade bazooka" (Anti-Coercion Instrument or ACI) against US technology companies.
- A suspended package of retaliatory tariffs potentially targeting $106 billion of US goods could be deployed.
- The UK hopes its negotiated preferential arrangements on steel, cars, and pharmaceuticals will be unaffected by the new 15% global rate.
- The Supreme Court ruled six-three that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, marking a major defeat for Trump's economic policy.
- The US administration is also threatening to pressure the UK for concessions on issues like chlorinated chicken and pharmaceutical costs.

**Why it matters:** The US Supreme Court's decision dismantled the legal basis for Trump's sweeping tariffs, but the President immediately sought alternative authorities, leading to new tariffs that could negatively impact international trade partners like the EU and UK.

tribune.com.pk - US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs

Daily Mail Online - Starmer scrambles to stop Trump's new 15% tariff onslaught inflicting fresh damage on UK economy

News18.com - ‘Appropriate Instruments At Its Disposal’: France Says EU Has Tools To Retaliate Against US Tariffs

EU Considers Retaliation Against New US Tariffs After Court Ruling

**Summary:** The Trump administration is reportedly considering plans to target Iran's top leadership and attempt regime change in Tehran as part of a potential military operation, should diplomatic efforts fail. The US military has already prepared for a sustained operation involving strikes on security and nuclear infrastructure.

**Key points:**
- Potential military action includes striking specific individuals if President Donald Trump gives the order.
- The US has amassed significant military assets in the Middle East, including warships, fighter jets, and long-range bombers.
- President Trump previously stated that regime change in Iran could be the 'best thing' but did not specify who he would want in power.
- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran will not yield to US pressure following a warning from Donald Trump about 'bad things' if a deal is not reached within 15 days.
- US intelligence is reportedly aware of China quietly developing a 'new generation of nuclear weapons' while attention is focused on Iran.

**Why it matters:** This escalation in rhetoric and reported planning suggests a high risk of serious military conflict between the US and Iran, potentially destabilizing the Middle East. It also highlights a shift in US policy if regime change is considered, contrasting with Trump's prior campaign promises.

jagonews24.com - ইরানে হামলায় শীর্ষ নেতৃত্বকে নিশানা, সরকার বদলের চিন্তা যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের

dailymail.co.uk - China has been quietly building a 'new generation of nuclear weapons' while all eyes are on Iran

aljazeera.com - Iran’s president says his country will not bow to US pressure

US Considers Targeting Iranian Leadership and Regime Change Amid Military Buildup

**Summary:** Security forces engaged in an encounter with 2 to 3 terrorists from the Jaish-e-Mohammed organization in the Chateru area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Sunday morning. The exchange of fire began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation based on intelligence regarding the terrorists' presence.

**Key points:**
- The joint operation involved CIF Delta, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF, named Operation ‘Kiya’.
- A top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed was reportedly killed in the encounter, though the body has not yet been recovered due to difficult geography and ongoing operations.
- This incident follows a previous encounter on February 4 in Chateru where one Jaish terrorist was killed.
- Operation Trashi-1 is also ongoing in Kishtwar, which started on January 18 and has seen four encounters, resulting in one soldier's death and eight injuries.

**Why it matters:** The ongoing security operations target the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group in the Kishtwar region, highlighting persistent militant activity in Jammu and Kashmir.

Bhaskar - जम्मू-कश्मीर के किश्तवाड़ में सुरक्षाबलों की आतंकियों से मुठभेड़:जैश के 3 टेररिस्ट घिरे; 18 दिन पहले भी एक आतंकी मार गिराया था

Amar Ujala - Kishtwar Encounter: किश्तवाड़ में सुरक्षाबलों और आतंकियों के बीच मुठभेड़, जैश-ए-मोहम्मद का शीर्ष कमांडर ढेर

Divya Bhaskar - જમ્મુ-કાશ્મીરના કિશ્તવાડમાં સુરક્ષા દળો અને આતંકવાદીઓ વચ્ચે અથડામણ:જૈશના 3 આતંકીઓ ઘેરાયા; 18 દિવસ પહેલા પણ એક આતંકવાદીને ઠાર કરાયો હતો

Encounter in J&K's Kishtwar: 2-3 Jaish Terrorists Cornered by Security Forces

**Summary:** On the morning of February 22, Poland scrambled its air force, including fighter jets and early warning aircraft, due to strategic Russian aviation activity and strikes across Ukraine. These preemptive measures were taken to protect Polish airspace, and no violations were recorded, while Russian attacks caused power outages in Mykolaiv and casualties in Kyiv's suburbs.

**Key points:**
- Poland's Operational Command confirmed the activation of necessary forces and air defense systems to the highest readiness level.
- The Russian attacks involved one missile strike, 97 air strikes, 280 guided aerial bombs, and 8,328 kamikaze drones across Ukraine.
- In Mykolaiv, energy infrastructure was damaged by 'Shahed' drones, leaving 16,000 subscribers without power; no civilian casualties were reported there.
- In the Kyiv region, a woman and a child were injured due to the strikes.
- Over the past day, Ukrainian forces reported 138 combat engagements on the front line, with 29 Russian assaults stopped in the Pokrovsk direction.

**Why it matters:** The massive Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine triggered a defensive response from Poland, highlighting the cross-border security implications of the ongoing conflict. The strikes also severely impacted Ukraine's energy infrastructure and caused civilian harm.

РФ била по енергетиці у Миколаєві: без світла тисячі абонентів

Польща підіймала авіацію через масований обстріл Росією України

Dramatyczna noc w Kijowie. Wieżowiec w płomieniach, ranna kobieta i dziecko

Минулої доби на фронті зафіксували 138 боїв: на Покровському напрямку Сили оборони зупинили 29 штурмів

Russia's massive strikes on Ukraine prompt Poland to scramble air force assets

**Summary:** Delhi Police arrested eight suspects, including one Bangladeshi citizen, for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in India at the behest of Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and Bangladeshi extremist organizations. Six arrests occurred in Tamil Nadu and two in West Bengal.

**Key points:**
- The arrested individuals were reportedly posting content on social media supporting Pakistan-based terrorist organizations.
- Six suspects were arrested in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, and were working in garment factories using fake Aadhaar cards.
- Police recovered over 12 mobile phones and 16 SIM cards during searches.
- The suspects are also suspected of conducting reconnaissance in several cities to aid terrorists and being involved in placing 'Free Kashmir' posters in Delhi.
- The arrests followed a security alert regarding potential terror attacks on prominent religious and historical sites, including the Red Fort.

**Why it matters:** This operation highlights ongoing concerns about foreign-backed terrorist modules operating within India, prompting heightened security measures at sensitive locations.

Terror Conspiracy in Delhi: Bangladeshi Nationals Among 8 Arrested

तमिलनाडु-बंगाल से एक बांग्लादेशी समेत 8 संदिग्ध गिरफ्तार:हमले की साजिश थी, ISI और बांग्लादेशी आतंकी संगठनों से कनेक्शन; 12+ मोबाइल, 16 सिमकार्ड बरामद

તમિલનાડુ અને બંગાળથી એક બાંગ્લાદેશી સહિત 8 શંકાસ્પદોની ધરપકડ:ISI અને બાંગ્લાદેશી આતંકવાદી સંગઠનો સાથે કનેક્શન; 12+ મોબાઇલ ફોન અને 16 સિમ કાર્ડ જપ્ત

8 Suspects Arrested in India for Alleged Terror Plot Linked to ISI

**Summary:** The bodies of all nine victims from a major avalanche near Castle Peak in California's Tahoe National Forest have been recovered, following a winter storm that complicated rescue efforts. Separately, two more deaths in Austrian avalanches on Saturday brought the total fatalities in Austria since Friday to seven.

**Key points:**
- The California victims included seven women and two men, aged 30 to 52, among them three mountain guides.
- The group of 15 skiers was returning from a guided three-day tour when a large slab of snow broke loose.
- Austrian fatalities included a 21-year-old Slovak skiing without safety gear and a 41-year-old Austrian who died after rescue.
- Twenty-four people have died in Austrian avalanches this winter season.
- Authorities are investigating the California incident, which occurred despite warnings from the Sierra Avalanche Center.

**Why it matters:** These incidents highlight the severe dangers posed by recent heavy snowfall in mountainous regions, leading to multiple fatalities across two continents.

DECCAN CHRONICLE - Austria Avalanches Kill Seven: Police

DIE ZEIT - Notfälle: Lawinenkatastrophe in Kalifornien: Alle neun Toten geborgen

The New York Times - Nine Bodies of Skiers Recovered in Deadly Sierra Nevada Avalanche, Officials Say

Nine Dead in California Avalanche; Seven Killed in Separate Austrian Avalanches

**Summary:** Pakistan's military conducted air strikes in Afghanistan's Paktika and Nangarhar provinces, targeting what Islamabad called "camps and hideouts" of armed groups, including TTP and Daesh Khorasan Province (DKP). The operations were stated to be in response to recent suicide attacks in Pakistan.

**Key points:**
- The Pakistani Air Force targeted a religious seminary in Bermal district, Paktika province, and conducted strikes in Khogyani district, Nangarhar province.
- Pakistan's Ministry of Information stated the strikes targeted seven camps and hideouts of Fitna al Khwarij (FAK), its affiliates, and Daesh Khorasan Province (DKP).
- The strikes followed recent suicide bombings in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu, which Pakistan alleged were directed by Afghanistan-based leadership.
- Pakistan reiterated its expectation that the Afghan Taliban government fulfill its obligations under the Doha Agreement to prevent Afghan territory from being used for attacks against Pakistan.

**Why it matters:** These cross-border military actions escalate tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government, highlighting Pakistan's response to militant activity it claims originates from Afghan soil.

Deccan Chronicle - Pakistan Strikes Religious Seminary in Afghanistan's Paktika

Al Jazeera - Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan after spate of suicide attacks

Le Monde - Le Pakistan frappe des camps « terroristes » à la frontière avec l’Afghanistan et cible un groupe affilié à l’EI

Pakistan Air Force Strikes Targets in Afghanistan's Paktika and Nangarhar

**Summary:** US Ambassador to Jerusalem, Mike Huckabee, sparked international anger after stating in an interview that Israel could have rights to a large part of the Middle East. Several Arab and Muslim nations, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan, strongly condemned the remarks as inflammatory and against international law.

**Key points:**
- Huckabee made the comments during an interview with American conservative commentator Tucker Carlson.
- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry called the statement 'excessively aggressive and unacceptable' and sought clarification from the US State Department.
- Egypt stated the comments were a clear violation of international law, asserting Israel has no sovereign rights over occupied Palestinian territories or other Arab lands.
- The Arab League warned that such statements incite religious and national sentiments in the region.
- Huckabee has previously opposed the two-state solution.

**Why it matters:** The statement from a high-ranking US diplomat regarding territorial rights has severely strained diplomatic relations with key Arab states and reignited tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Middle East: मिडिल ईस्ट पर इस्राइल का हक? अमेरिकी राजदूत के बयान से मचा बवाल, अरब देशों का तीखा विरोध - Us Ambassador Sparks Global Backlash After Claiming Israel Has Right To Much Of The Middle East

L’ambassadeur américain à Jérusalem provoque la colère des pays arabes après ses propos sur le droit d’Israël à occuper des terres sur une large partie du Moyen-Orient

US ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East - AP News

US Ambassador's Remarks on Israel's Right to Middle East Land Spark Arab Outcry