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Imprisoned Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins rare appeal
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/02/2026
» A Hong Kong court has overturned former media mogul Jimmy Lai’s conviction in a fraud case, in a rare win for the pro-democracy advocate serving a 20-year sentence for national security charges.
Cambodia claims crackdown has halved scam activity
Bloomberg and Online Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026
» Cambodian authorities say a crackdown on online scam compounds has cut activity in half since the start of this year, as they face international pressure to dismantle networks accused of stealing billions annually from people worldwide.
Cuba says slain suspects on speedboat had ‘terrorist’ intentions
AFP and Reuters, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Cuban government said on Wednesday that 10 people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on a Cuban patrol were armed with assault rifles and had “terrorist” intentions, according to official media.
Kim Jong Un says he could ‘get along’ with US
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» SEOUL - Kim Jong Un says North Korea could “get along well” with the United States if Washington acknowledges its nuclear status, but has dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul, state media reported on Thursday.
US eases Cuba oil embargo but demands 'dramatic' change
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» BASSETERRE (SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS) - The United States on Wednesday eased an oil embargo on Cuba but Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the communist-run island must change "dramatically," saying it had only itself to blame for an economic crisis.
US poll shows surprisingly strong support for vaccines
Reuters, Published on 25/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - A bipartisan majority of Americans believe vaccines are safe and that children should receive them to attend school, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, illustrating the challenges President Donald Trump’s administration faces to win broad support for upending decades of public health policy.
Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» ISTANBUL - A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a match in Istanbul this week -- reviving the bird.
Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump will try to sell voters on the economy during his State of the Union address Tuesday, despite suffering a series of stinging blows ahead of crucial midterm elections this year.
US told EU it 'stands' by tariff deal: trade chief
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - The EU's trade chief said Tuesday his US counterparts had told him Washington stands by a key trade deal with the bloc, following an adverse Supreme Court decision on President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Iran set to buy anti-ship missiles from China
Reuters, Published on 24/02/2026
» Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase anti-ship cruise missiles, according to six people with knowledge of the negotiations, just as the United States deploys a vast naval force near the Iranian coast ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic Republic.