Economy

Markets

Convatec Posts Territory Manager Job for Surgical Wound Care in Columbus

Convatec, the FTSE 100 medical products company, seeks a Territory Manager for its Surgical Advanced Wound Care portfolio in Columbus, Ohio. The role targets sales growth in hospitals and surgery centers amid the firm's $2 billion annual revenue.

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Public Health

Brazil Forest Study: Mosquitoes Shift to Human Blood Amid Habitat Loss

Mosquitoes in Brazil's Atlantic Forest are increasingly feeding on human blood as deforestation forces them closer to people, according to new research. Scientists warn this dietary shift heightens risks of disease transmission.

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US-Politik

US-Supreme-Court erklärt Trumps Zölle für unrechtmäßig

Das US-Supreme Court hat mit 6:3 Stimmen entschieden, dass Präsident Donald Trump mit globalen Zöllen unter dem International Emergency Economic Powers Act zuständigkeitswidrig handelte. Trump erließ daraufhin eine neue Executive Order für 10-Prozent-Zölle auf alle Länder ab Dienstag.

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US-Politik

Südkorea setzt alle Mittel gegen US-Zollunsicherheiten ein

Die südkoreanische Regierung versprach am Samstag einen Total-Einsatz gegen wachsende US-Handelsunsicherheiten. Grund ist das Urteil des US-Supreme Court, das Trumps Gegenzölle auf koreanische Waren für ungültig erklärt hat.

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Política de EE.UU.

Gobierno surcoreano promete respuesta total a aranceles de EE.UU.

El Gobierno surcoreano desplegará todos sus recursos ante las incertidumbres comerciales de Estados Unidos. La Corte Suprema invalidó los aranceles recíprocos de Donald Trump contra bienes coreanos mediante la Ley de Poderes Económicos de Emergencia Internacional de 1977.

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Corporate

UAE Activates One-Point Travel Pilot with Bahrain at Abu Dhabi, Bahrain Airports

The United Arab Emirates launched a pilot for the One-Point Air Travelers Project with Bahrain on February 16, 2026, allowing passengers to handle all immigration, security and customs checks at departure airports. The initiative targets Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain International Airport to cut arrival delays.

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Corporate

Myitsone Hydropower Electricity to Prioritize Myanmar Domestic Use

Electricity from the Ayeyawady Myitsone-Upstream Hydropower Project will prioritize domestic consumption in Myanmar, with surplus shared across regions, a top official said. The project could fully meet national demand and boost local jobs, Union Minister U Tin Aung San told 1,480 residents at Myitkyina University on February 19.

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Markets

Chinese ‘Aunties’ Fuel 29% Gold Buying Surge in 2025

Small-scale investors in China snapped up 444 metric tons of gold bars and coins last year, a 29% jump from 2024 that claimed nearly one-third of global purchases. Middle-aged women known as 'aunties' led the charge amid economic woes and slim investment picks.

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Crypto

Ghana’s BoG and SEC Order Crypto Billboards Down in 48 Hours

Ghana's Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission ordered all virtual asset service providers to remove billboards and public ads for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins within 48 hours. The joint directive, issued February 20, 2026, threatens severe sanctions for noncompliance.

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US Politics

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Ruling

President Donald Trump announced plans for a new 10 percent global tariff via executive order during a White House press conference Friday. He signaled rates could rise even higher, brushing off a recent Supreme Court decision limiting some of his trade powers.

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US Politics

CGG Urges ADC to Zone 2027 Presidential Ticket to Southern Nigeria

The Coalition for Good Governance pressed the African Democratic Congress on Thursday to reserve its 2027 presidential ticket for a southern Nigerian candidate. Group leaders warned that ignoring the zoning principle risks fracturing party unity and dimming opposition chances against the ruling party.

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Leaders

Tewarie Hails T&T Tax List Removal as Milestone, Urges Caution

Former Trinidad and Tobago Planning Minister Bhoe Tewarie called the country's removal from the European Union's list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions a key milestone. He stressed the need for prudent financial management over celebration.

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US Politics

South Korea Flags Export Risks to US After Supreme Court Tariffs Ruling

South Korea's government warned Saturday that uncertainties over its exports to the United States have intensified following a U.S. Supreme Court decision invalidating President Donald Trump's global tariffs. The ruling declared the tariffs unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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US Politics

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs Under Emergency Powers Act

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. In a 6-3 decision, the court invalidated the measures, prompting Trump to issue a new executive order for 10% tariffs on all countries effective Tuesday.

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Corporate

Michigan Apparel Owner Braces for Trump’s New 10% Global Tariff

A Birmingham, Michigan, apparel business owner faces fresh uncertainty after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs Friday, prompting him to impose a new 10% global tariff effective Monday for 150 days.

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