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U.S. House Rebukes Trump on Canada Tariffs

US House Rebukes Trump With Rare Bipartisan Vote on Canada Tariffs | Business Today.in

The Republican-controlled House voted 219-211 to end the "national emergency" used to justify tariffs on Canada. While largely symbolic given Trump's likely veto, it signals growing internal GOP tension over rising costs for American families.

FAA Halts El Paso Flights Over Security

Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its temporary closure of the airspace over El Paso, saying all flights will resume as normal and that there was no threat to commercial aviation, in El Paso, Texas, U.S., February 11, 2026. | REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

The FAA has suspended all flights into and out of El Paso, Texas, for the next 10 days, citing "unspecified security reasons." The move has sparked speculation about border-related operations or high-level federal activity in the region.

Portugal Interior Minister Resigns After Floods

Maria Lúcia Amaral | Miguel Baltazar

Following intense public criticism over the government's handling of recent catastrophic floods, Portugal’s Interior Minister has officially stepped down. The floods have caused widespread damage and raised questions about urban climate resilience.

Bangladesh Holds Tense Post-Uprising Elections

Bangladesh Holds Tense Post-Uprising Elections | AI Made/SWT Image

Security has been tightened across Bangladesh as the country holds its first national elections since the 2024 uprising. Islamists are reportedly gaining ground in a high-stakes vote that will determine the country's democratic trajectory.

BASF Moves Global Hub to India

Chemical giant BASF announced a major restructuring of its Global Business Services, moving its Finance and HR hubs to India. The move aims to secure "long-term cost competitiveness" but has raised concerns about job losses in Europe.

Mass Shooting at Canadian High School and Residence

A view of the exterior of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School | Tumbler RidgeLines/Reuters

Tragedy struck British Columbia as a mass shooting at a high school and a nearby residence left 9 people dead, including the attacker. Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed "profound heartbreak" as police investigate the motive behind the rare and violent event in Tumbler Ridge.

Trump Considers Second Aircraft Carrier for Middle East

Donald Trump | AP News

Tensions with Iran are escalating as U.S. President Donald Trump weighed the deployment of a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East. The move is intended to increase "maximum pressure" during ongoing diplomatic talks regarding regional security and nuclear enrichment.

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