Stories for February 21st 2026

Saturday, February 21st 2026 - 12:29 UTC
Analysts warn war looks more likely than a US-Iran deal as nuclear deadline approaches

Analysts quoted by international media warned that, in the current phase of nuclear diplomacy, the risk of a military escalation between Iran and the United States now appears higher than the prospect of a deal, citing what they describe as Tehran’s miscalculation about Washington’s intentions and its own deterrent leverage.
Saturday, February 21st 2026 - 12:26 UTC
Venezuela sets fast-track protocol for amnesty as families wait for further releases

Venezuelan authorities approved on Friday a protocol to speed up implementation of an amnesty law passed the previous day by the National Assembly, as relatives of political detainees kept vigils outside several detention sites, calling for additional releases.
Saturday, February 21st 2026 - 04:34 UTC
Trump vows new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court curbs emergency levies

US President Donald Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court hours after it curtailed his ability to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, and signaled he intends to press ahead with his trade strategy. “I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed,” he said at the White House.
Saturday, February 21st 2026 - 04:27 UTC
NASA targets March 6 for Artemis II after passing key SLS fueling rehearsal

NASA said on Friday it is targeting March 6 as the earliest launch date for Artemis II, the mission that will send four astronauts on a flight around the Moon and back, after completing a second full countdown-and-fueling rehearsal of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
Saturday, February 21st 2026 - 02:21 UTC
Brazil’s top prosecutor opposes Bolsonaro house arrest

Brazil’s Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet filed an opinion on Friday with the Supreme Federal Court (STF) opposing a request for former President Jair Bolsonaro to serve his sentence under house arrest, arguing that the facility where he is held has adequate medical support.
Saturday, February 21st 2026 - 02:09 UTC
Peru’s transitional government rules out pardons after Pedro Castillo clemency request

Peru’s transitional government said on Friday it has no plans “pending or scheduled” to grant presidential clemency, including pardons, one day after former president Pedro Castillo filed a request seeking such relief.
Saturday, February 21st 2026 - 01:40 UTC
Package bomb injures four at Argentina gendarmerie school in Buenos Aires

A package containing an explosive device detonated on Friday at Argentina’s National Gendarmerie Superior School in central Buenos Aires, injuring force personnel and triggering a security operation and a partial evacuation of the premises.
Saturday, February 21st 2026 - 00:12 UTC
When Plans Change Fast: How Last-Minute Moving Services Save the Day

Moving is widely recognized as one of life’s most stressful events. Whether relocating for work, family, or personal reasons, the process often requires weeks of planning, coordination, and careful scheduling. Yet, life is unpredictable, and sometimes plans change faster than anticipated.