U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs in landmark 6-3 ruling on February 23, 2026, prompting vows of alternatives amid market volatility. Mexico erupts in violence after military kills cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’; U.S. Pacific boat strike kills 3 more in anti-drug ops. Israeli strikes kill 12 in Lebanon, violating ceasefire; Iran defies U.S. threats amid carrier buildup.havanatimes+2
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump lacks emergency powers for sweeping global tariffs, halting his trade war escalation; Trump fires back, announcing 10% hike over current rates via “other alternatives.” Markets swing wildly; experts warn inflation surge; legal analysts dissect emergency powers limits post-ruling.globalnews+2
Mexico Cartel Chaos Post-El Mencho Death
Mexican forces confirm killing Sinaloa leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (‘El Mencho’) in intense shootout; violence explodes nationwide with retaliatory attacks. Canada issues Mexico travel advisory; U.S. eyes border impacts as fentanyl trade disrupts.[globalnews]
U.S. Boat Strikes Escalate
U.S. Southern Command strikes Pacific boat, killing 3, claiming drug route—148 deaths since September in controversial ops condemned internationally.[youtube][havanatimes]
Middle East Tensions Boil
Israeli airstrikes kill 12 in Lebanon (Ein el-Hilweh camp), violating Nov 2024 Hezbollah ceasefire; 10,000+ attacks since. Iran ready for nuclear talks but vows defense vs. U.S. aggression; Trump weighs Khamenei-targeting strike with 2 carriers (Ford, Lincoln) deployed. Gaza child dies awaiting Rafah treatment exit.aljazeera+2[youtube]
Ukraine War Anniversary Attacks
Russia launches 50 missiles, 300 drones overnight on eve of 4th anniversary; EU mulls Kyiv loan, 20th sanctions. Updated World Bank assessment: $195B damage. Kenyans (1,000+) tricked into Russian forces.worldbank+2
Regional Flashpoints
Chad closes Sudan border after troop killings; Gulf backs Kuwait vs. Iraq maritime claims. U.S. withdraws from Syrian base post-SDF handover.[youtube][aljazeera]
U.S. Domestic Headlines
Armed man killed breaching Mar-a-Lago; Northeast blizzard hits 41M, 6 states declare emergency. All 9 avalanche victims recovered in CA; U.S. wins 33 Winter Games medals.youtube+1[globalnews]
Global Miscellany
UN Guterres: Human rights “outmuscled by rule of force,” citing Palestine. Russia blocks WhatsApp (prior); IOC disqualifies Ukrainian racer.[web: prior][aljazeera]
Market Reactions
Tariff ruling boosts stocks briefly; gold up on uncertainty.
FAQs
Supreme Court tariff ruling February 23, 2026?
6-3 strike down; no emergency powers.[havanatimes]
El Mencho status?
Killed by Mexican military.[globalnews]
U.S. boat strike deaths?
3 more; 148 total since Sept.[havanatimes]
Israel Lebanon strikes?
12 killed; ceasefire violation.[havanatimes]
Iran U.S. tensions?
Talks ready but defense vowed; carriers deployed.[aljazeera]
Russia Ukraine attack?
50 missiles, 300 drones.[globalnews]
Chad Sudan border?
Closed after incursion.[aljazeera]
U.S. blizzard impact?
41M affected; emergencies declared.[youtube]
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