UN Secretary-General António Guterres is received by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London on Friday, January 16, 2026.Image: keystone Feb 20, 2026, 10:22 p.mFeb 20, 2026, 10:22 p.m The US has paid part of its outstanding dues to the United Nations. The UN has received $160 million, Secretary-General António Guterres’ […]
Continue ReadingThe only Tesla factory in Europe is in Grünheide near Berlin.Image: www.imago-images.de Serious allegations and mutual criminal charges: In Grünheide near Berlin, Tesla and the IG Metall union are conducting a legal dispute. At the center of the dispute is the plant manager. Feb 20, 2026, 9:14 p.mFeb 20, 2026, 9:14 p.m Markus Abrahamczyk / […]
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump announced he will enact a new 10 percent global tariff following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down many of his original tariffs on Friday. Trump said at a press conference he will maintain many existing tariffs and impose the new tariffs under a different statute. The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, […]
Continue ReadingImage: keystone Feb 20, 2026, 8:14 p.mFeb 20, 2026, 8:32 p.m Around two hours after the Supreme Court declared a large part of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs to be illegal on Friday afternoon, he commented on the ruling in a press conference in the White House. Despite the legal hurdles, he presents himself as […]
Continue ReadingHungary said it will block a €90 billion emergency loan for Ukraine as it accused the war-torn country of “blackmail” over a damaged pipeline used for the transit of Russian oil, escalating a confrontation ahead of a general election in April. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said Kyiv, Brussels and opposition forces were […]
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump admonished justices who struck down sweeping tariffs on Friday, accusing the six members of the Supreme Court of being “afraid of doing the right thing.” The president said at a press conference hours after the court’s ruling that he’s “ashamed” for the justices who voted against his tariffs, singling out the liberal […]
Continue ReadingThe decision allowing Russia and Belarus to rejoin competition drew outrage in Ukraine and Europe following the disqualification last week of a Ukrainian skeleton athlete.
Continue ReadingThe decision allowing Russia and Belarus to rejoin competition drew outrage in Ukraine and Europe following the disqualification last week of a Ukrainian skeleton athlete.
Continue ReadingFederal Councilor Ignazio Cassis during a media conference on Wednesday, December 5, 2025 in Bern.Image: keystone Feb 20, 2026, 6:33 p.mFeb 20, 2026, 6:33 p.m The Federal Council has “noted” the US Supreme Court’s rejection of the special tariffs ordered by US President Donald Trump, as it announced on Friday. He will “analyze further developments […]
Continue ReadingThe USA has prepared its troops for an attack on Iran.Image: EPA Donald Trump has set up a huge threat scene in front of Iran: aircraft carriers, air defense, fighter jets. A look at the map shows the extent of the US military presence. Feb 20, 2026, 6:16 p.mFeb 20, 2026, 6:16 p.m follow me […]
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