President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court’s decision blocking his tariff framework but pledged to move forward using alternative legal authorities, even without congressional support.

China surpasses the United States to become Germany’s largest trading partner in 2025, as Berlin posts a record €89.3 billion trade deficit with Beijing amid energy pressures and slowing exports.

President Donald Trump raises global tariffs from 10% to 15% following a Supreme Court ruling limiting his trade authority. Markets react as legal uncertainty, refund risks, and political tensions intensify ahead of midterm elections.

U.S. Customs will cease collecting tariffs imposed under IEEPA from Feb. 24 after the Supreme Court ruled them unlawful. The change follows former President Trump’s shift to new tariff measures, raising trade policy uncertainty worldwide.

Samsung Electronics has become the first South Korean company to exceed a market capitalization of 1 quadrillion won, driven by soaring demand for AI chips and record-breaking profits in 2025.

The European Union is preparing a strategic minerals cooperation framework with the United States to diversify supply chains, reduce dependence on China, and develop joint reserves for critical raw materials.

Russia carried out one of the largest coordinated attacks on Ukraine, deploying over 500 drones and missiles, including a record number of Iskander-M ballistic missiles. Ukraine claims to have intercepted hundreds of targets, yet critical energy infrastructure suffered significant damage.

Bank of America says the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair is unlikely to trigger rapid or sweeping policy changes. The Fed is expected to favor a smaller balance sheet and gradual rate cuts, but major shifts will face internal resistance.

Russia, the United States, and Ukraine will hold trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi on February 4–5, aiming to address the Ukraine conflict. The meeting comes less than two weeks before the fourth anniversary of the war and faces major disagreements over territory and security. Details inside.

President Trump says U.S. forces used a secret weapon called the “Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan defenses during the January 3 raid that captured Nicolás Maduro, though details remain classified.

The U.S., Russia and Ukraine concluded two days of peace talks in Abu Dhabi without an agreement, though all sides described the dialogue as constructive.

European Union leaders warn of a dangerous downward spiral in transatlantic relations after U.S. President Donald Trump threatens escalating tariffs on European allies over Greenland. The dispute risks undermining prosperity and NATO cooperation while prompting emergency EU talks and protests. (110–120 words)