U.S. Economic and Trade Update — February 2026
The United States economy is generating mixed signals as policymakers, markets, and international partners respond to shifting domestic growth indicators and evolving trade dynamics. Recent government data shows the economic landscape remains under pressure from trade imbalances, labour market challenges, diplomatic negotiations and legislative actions affecting tariff regimes and bilateral agreements. Economic Growth and Consumer…
Deadly School Shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada Leaves 10 Dead
Tumbler Ridge, Canada – February 11, 2026: A tragic school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia has left at least ten people dead, including the suspected shooter, and over 25 others injured, in one of the deadliest attacks in recent Canadian history. The incident has shocked the small town of approximately 2,400…
Is ICE Really Targeting the “Worst of the Worst”? Experts, Courts and Communities Weigh In
In recent weeks, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has faced intense scrutiny over claims that its enforcement operations are focused on removing the so-called “worst of the worst” — a phrase repeatedly used by federal officials to describe high-risk criminal non-citizens targeted for detention and deportation. However, investigations and court records suggest the reality…
Iran Protests Reach Crisis Point
Iran is facing one of its most severe internal crises in recent years as nationwide protests intensify, with mounting casualties, mass arrests, and growing international concern. What began as demonstrations over economic hardship has rapidly evolved into a broader political confrontation between citizens and state authorities. Background and Causes The unrest erupted in late December…
NACADA PROPOSES PUB-ERTY DELAY
As the wise once said, when the drumbeat shifts, the dance must follow. Here we are, stuck in old rhythms while the music of Kenya’s alcohol crisis plays louder and deadlier than ever. On June 24th 2025, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) tabled…
