Cornell Economist Identifies a ‘Doom Loop’ Threatening Global Stability

New York, Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Initially fearing his thesis was “too dark,” Prasad now argues a toxic cycle of populism and geopolitics is actively dismantling the global economic order.

Federal Reserve Signals Alarm as Stock Market Valuations Reach Historic Extremes

US Dollar Dominance Faces Historic Pressure as Global Trade Dynamics Shift

New US Economic Data Signals Sustained Balance Between Growth and Stability

Record Government Shutdown Obscures Underlying Economic Resilience

Tune Talk Leads Southeast Asia’s Telecom Shift to Cloud-Native Infrastructure

Kuala Lumpur, Monday, 23 February 2026.
On February 23, 2026, Tune Talk became the first mobile operator in the ASEAN region to deploy a fully cloud-native architecture. By partnering with Mavenir to implement self-healing automation and zero-touch processes, the Malaysian carrier has established a new standard for cost-efficiency and network agility in the competitive Southeast Asian market.

Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks $8 Million in Data Theft Lawsuit Against Former Director

Meta Platforms Emerges as the Top Value Pick Among Tech Giants

Shift to Uniform Pay Raises Threatens Retention of Top Talent

Dell Earnings Report to Test Durability of AI Hardware Demand This Week

Trump Proclaims Angel Family Day, Signaling Immigration Focus Before State of the Union

Washington D.C., Monday, 23 February 2026.
Honoring Laken Riley and 62 other victims, this designation of February 22 cements border enforcement as a central policy pillar immediately preceding the President’s address to Congress.

Judge Cannon Permanently Bars Release of Special Counsel’s Report on Trump’s Classified Documents

Partisan Rift at White House Dinner Marks Shift in Federal-State Relations

Scrutiny Mounts Over FBI Director’s Use of Government Aircraft for Olympics Trip

US Expands Deportation Strategy Sending Asylum Seekers to Cameroon Under Multi-Million Dollar Deals

US Reduces Diplomatic Presence in Lebanon as Iran Tensions Escalate

Beirut, Monday, 23 February 2026.
Citing imminent threats from Iran, the State Department has ordered nonessential diplomats to evacuate Lebanon. This strategic drawdown signals a severe escalation in regional instability and potential military conflict.

Mexican Military Eliminates CJNG Leader El Mencho in Targeted Jalisco Operation

Organized Blockades and Arson Disrupt Critical Infrastructure in Puerto Vallarta

Carney Launches Bold Defense Strategy to Counter Volatility in US Trade Relations

Ambassador Huckabee Backs Biblical Land Claims Extending Across Middle East

US Men’s Hockey Victory and Record Gold Haul Mark Conclusion of 2026 Winter Games

Milan, Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Team USA shattered national records at the Milano Cortina Games, culminating in a historic men’s hockey gold—their first since 1980—after a dramatic overtime victory against Canada. Alongside Eileen Gu’s third gold medal performance, these triumphs define a watershed moment for American winter sports as the closing ceremony approaches at the Arena di Verona.

USA Strikes First in Gold Medal Final as Canada Competes Without Crosby

Robert Kirkman Urges Comic Industry to Prioritize Original Concepts Over Legacy Franchises

Ryan Garcia Secures WBC Welterweight Championship in Unanimous Decision Victory

Insurance Denial Blocks Phillies’ Jose Alvarado from World Baseball Classic