Trump criticises Supreme Court justices who struck down his tariffs
President Donald Trump, who has excoriated the US Supreme Court's decision striking down his sweeping tariffs, cameface-to-face with some of the justices when he delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday (Feb 14) night. - REUTERS

US Rep. Al Green escorted out during State of the Union
Democratic U.S. Representative Al Green of Texas on Tuesday (February 24) was escorted out of the House of Representatives chamber at the start of President Trump's State of the Union address, after he held high a protest sign. - REUTERS

New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate
The United States imposed a new tariff from Tuesday of 10% on all goods not covered by exemptions, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump on Friday rather than the 15% he promised a day later. - REUTERS

Seven killed after air ambulance crashes in India's Jharkhand state
All seven people on board an air ambulance that crashed in the Indian state of Jharkhand were killed, officials said on Tuesday (February 24). - REUTERS

Google highlights AI-driven Play security gains in 2025
Google has published its 2025 annual security report, detailing how artificial intelligence (AI)  has strengthened protections across Google Play and the wider Android app ecosystem, as the company seeks to bolster trust among billions of Android users worldwide.

UK govt to release files on 'rude' ex-prince Andrew
LONDON — Britain's government committed on Tuesday to releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's past role as a trade envoy, after the Jeffrey Epstein scandal widened with the arrest of a veteran UK politician.

Aira Capital banking on leasehold developments
MAI-listed Aira Capital Group continues to focus on property investment on leasehold land, with plans to invest 2.3 billion baht to develop the DoubleTree by Hilton Bangkok Silom hotel, as well as 1 billion baht for a wellness residential project in a tourist destination.

Traditional media stages 2026 comeback
Thailand's media industry spending is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2026 to reach 87.3 billion baht, as brands shift from short-term performance marketing towards a more balanced, structurally driven growth strategy, according to media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI Group).

Industrial property defies uncertainty
The industrial and logistics property sector continues to outperform other segments, supported by robust demand and ongoing government backing despite prevailing uncertainties, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.

May parole for Thaksin
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible to apply for parole in May, in accordance with regulations requiring inmates to serve two-thirds of their sentence, said Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.