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Vidi Legowo-Zipperer
Specialized in Indonesian and German topics, with a focus on foreign policy, women and diversity and sports
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Multimedia editor in the Turkish editorial team with a focus on Turkish foreign policy and German-Turkish relations.
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Visitors take in snowy NYC ahead of traffic closure
In New York City, a few tourists still wandered through Times Square while snow and wind began to build. Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a shutdown of the city’s traffic network, allowing only emergency travel. A ban on nonessential vehicles runs from Sunday night to Monday noon, with similar limits in Rhode Island and…
· AfricaNews
New protests erupt across Iran's universities
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DepEd exec tells Cordillera athletes what champions are built of
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Department of Education (DepEd) undersecretary Fatima Panontongan urged thousands of student-athletes in the Cordillera to pursue excellence through discipline, courage and heart as she led the opening of the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet 2026 at the Bengue…
· Harley Palangchao
Bill Kelty’s tax reform comments cast a harsh light on Labor’s lack of ambition
The Labor heavyweight and union legend says young Australians increasingly feel economic policy is rigged against them. But will Jim Chalmers step up?
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/patrick-commins
New Russia sanctions on hold as Hungary blocks EU package ahead of fourth anniversary of Ukraine war – Europe live
European foreign policy chief says ‘there is not going to be progress’ on sanctions package today
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jakub-krupa
Anchal Vohra
Anchal Vohra is a DW correspondent and a columnist for Foreign Policy magazine. She covers politics, security policy and green transition.
Verona protesters say Italy’s winter Olympics waste public money
The group, under the banner Olympics No Thanks, questioned the use of public funds and the long term value of new venues. Activists argued that billions of euros could have supported health or schools instead. Organisers say the event runs on certified renewable electricity, supplied by Enel through guarantee of ori…
· AfricaNews
Korea-US Parliamentarians’ Union to meet AmCham over trade issues
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combin…
· Hwang Joo-young
Seoul stocks end at record high of above 5,840 on tech rally
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed at a fresh high of above the 5,840-point mark Monday, lifted by gains in technology shares and expectations of investor-friendly policy measures. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
· Choi Kyong-ae
SM Prime sustains its commitment to future sustainability leaders
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) continues to advocate sustainability education with its SM Sustainability Scholarship Program in partnership with the University of the Philippines - Los Baños (UPLB).
· The Manila Times
Capital Group unveils Korea-specific voting policy
Top shareholder in KB, Hana sets 30% dividend benchmark, stricter board standards
· Im Eun-byel
School IB TOK class: When psychologists mislead us
PublishedFebruary 23 2026
With U.S. tariff rates up in the air, the economic fog again thickens
U.S. and foreign officials, corporate executives, analysts and investors had begun to hope the tumultuous U.S. trade policy reversals of last year were finished. Now they face rekindled uncertainty from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that struck down key parts of President Donald Trump's tariff plans and his…
· No Author
National Korea, Brazil leaders elevate ties to strategic partnership South Korea and Brazil agreed to elevate their ties to a strategic partnership, adopting a four-year action plan and unveiling a package of cooperation deals during the summit. President Lee Jae Myung
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Business US Section 301 probe puts Korea’s digital rules in spotlight The Trump administration’s decision to launch a Section 301 investigation — following a US court ruling that invalidated its reciprocal tariff policy — is once again putting South Korea’s digital regu
Platform law, mapping data, app store fines emerge as potential flashpoints
· Jie Ye-eun
Seodaemun-gu recasts education district as global talent home
Global Thinkers: Municipal Excellence
· Lim Jae-seong
Oxford Union scraps Namal Rajapaksa talk amid student protests - DailyNews
The Oxford Union has cancelled a planned address by Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa following objections raised by British Tamil groups and student organisations in the United Kingdom.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
S. Korea urges nationals to leave Iran amid potential US military strike
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combin…
· Hwang Joo-young
China Is Cracking Down On "Stock Market Influencers" As AI Surge Overheats Market
Chinese regulators are tightening oversight of aggressive influencer promotions for investment products, worried that an AI-driven tech surge — encouraged by state policy — is overheating the market, according to Nikkei.
· Tyler Durden
School IB Geography class: India and the true cost of coal | FT Film
PublishedFebruary 23 2026
Trump pegs new tariffs to a payments crisis experts doubt exists
With his move to impose new global tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump isn’t just trying to repair a trade policy dismantled by a Supreme Court rebuke. He’s also declaring that the world’s largest economy is facing a profound balance-of-payments crisis.
· Shawn Donnan
The Melbourne public and private high schools most popular with parents
Fee hikes of thousands of dollars at private and Catholic schools across Victoria have not deterred families enrolling their children as year 7 students, as many campuses soar to their highest intakes ever.
· Jackson Graham, Craig Butt
China prioritises regional expertise over language fluency in academic shift
Some 450 regional studies centres have been set up across more than 180 institutions nationwide since Ministry of Education launched project
· Fan Chen
‘Shameless’: China influencer slammed for profiting from wife’s childbirth video
Graduate from top US university keeps filming as wife gets emergency treatment for severe bleeding; even adds advert voice-over during recording
· Yating Yang
Charles Darwin University vice-chancellor resigns amid accreditation scandal
CDU vice-chancellor Scott Bowman has stepped down after a major bungle led to apprenticeships being signed off as completed. (ABC News: Peter Garnish)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/grace-atta/103443744
Billions in SEND funding to make schools more inclusive, ministers say
The government says it will spend billions to make mainstream schools in England more inclusive for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
· Nathan Standley
Last surviving teacher of Aberfan disaster still remembers faces of the children who died
This story contains upsetting details that some may find distressing
· Huw Thomas
N. Korea's Kim reelected as general secretary of ruling party at key congress
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's ruling party reelected Kim Jong-un as its general secretary at the ongoing party congress, state media reported Monday, as the event is expected to unveil major policy goals for the next five years.
· Park Boram
Lionel Messi’s referee confrontation in tunnel did not violate policy, MLS says
Miami star confronted officials in a doorway after 3-0 loss
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jeff-rueter,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/pablo-iglesias-maurer
Wall Street gains after new global tariff decision, ASX braces for local fallout
Wall Street managed a solid gain after a volatile Friday where the US Supreme Court struck down the major part of US President Donald Trump's tariff policy, only to see a new more aggressive policy imposed immediately.
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/stephen-letts/5639296
Gihan shines at T20 Asia Cup Deaf Cricket - DailyNews
18 years old Gihan Lasindu, a student of the School for the Deaf, Ratmalana, brought much pride to his School as well as great honour to Sri Lanka by delivering an outstanding performance at the Asia Def Cricket Association (ADCA) T20I Asia Cup held in India conducted by the ADCA.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sri Lanka’s educational reforms in a global perspective - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s education system has long been a pillar of national strength. It would be both unfair and inaccurate to underestimate its contribution to the country’s progress. This very system has produced world-class scientists, doctors, engineers, academics and professionals who have earned global recognition and br…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Kaya misses out as Sri Lanka name Asian Games Golf squad - DailyNews
Sri Lanka will compete at the 2026 Asian Games without their top-ranked women’s golfer Kaya Daluwatte after the National Sports Selection Committee named a seven-member golf team for the Games in Japan, leaving out the Asian Youth Games bronze medallist due to university commitments in the United States.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Journalists protest in Point Pedro for accountability for the missing - DailyNews
A symbolic public protest was held in Point Pedro on Saturday (21) to mark 19 years since the arrest and disappearance of journalist and teacher S. Ramachandran, drawing attention to the continued absence of accountability in cases involving missing media workers.
· Gayan Abeykoon
La Trobe University academic resigns after child abuse material charges
ABC Mildura-Swan Hill
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/tyrone-dalton/11750532
AIS rider Caldera hits European circuit - DailyNews
Fourteen-year-old Chenuka Caldera of Asian International School has reached a historic milestone after being officially selected for the prestigious European Talent Cup (ETC), becoming one of only five Asian riders chosen from a global pool of 60 competitors.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Gagana steers Ganthiriyagama Mahinda MV to victory - DailyNews
Gagana Bimsara took 6 wickets for 22 runs for Ganthiriyagama Mahinda Maha Vidyalaya Ipalogama against Vidyadarsha MV Nochchiyagama in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
· Gayan Abeykoon
People’s Bank hosts Industry Exposure visit for University of Kelaniya Finance undergraduates - DailyNews
People’s Bank recently hosted an Industry Exposure Visit for first-year undergraduates from the Department of Finance of the University of Kelaniya, who are currently pursuing the Bachelor of Business Management (Hon.) in Finance.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Death of Dr. H. A. Karunaratne - DailyNews
Dr. H. A. Karuaratne, former lecturer at the Colombo University’s Fine Arts faculty passed away.
· Gayan Abeykoon
US tariff policy ‘hasn’t changed’ despite supreme court ruling, trade chief says
Jamieson Greer also said US won’t pull out of deals with UK, EU and others after court declared Trump tariffs illegal
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/edwardhelmore,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/lisaocarroll
TSA Suddenly Suspends PreCheck, Global Entry As DHS Shutdown Continues
Update (1200ET): It appears the potential blowback from shutting PreCheck and Global Entry was just too much to bear as Jake Sherman reports the Trump admin has reverted back to normal on PreCheck but has adjusted its policy in response to the govt shutdown.
· Tyler Durden