U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, former Prince Andrew’s arrest, Iran fortifying military sites and more: The week in 5 charts

(1) U.S. Supreme Court rules against President Trump’s tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs illegal on Friday last week (February 20, 2026), calling them an overreach of Presidential authority using a law meant for national emergencies. The verdict came in a 6-3 ruling. 

Following the verdict, the President imposed a 15% tariff on all countries for 150 days, using sections from the 1974 Trade Act. 

Indian imports have faced varying tariffs from the U.S. since 2025. Initially, 26% tariffs were imposed in April, followed by a 90-day pause with a 10% duty in place. Then in July, a 25% duty was imposed, which was increased to 50% in August in response to India’s purchases of Russian oil.

Here is a look at President Trump’s other decisions since the start of his Presidency.

President Trump has pitched tariffs as a way to strengthen the country’s economic security. While there are other alternatives for Trump to impose tariffs, they might not be as flexible as the current approach.

(2) Satellite images show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid U.S. tensions

Satellite images show that Iran has recently built a concrete shield over a new facility at a sensitive military site and covered it in soil, experts say, advancing work at a location reportedly bombed by Israel in 2024 amid tensions with the U.S.

Images ​also show that Iran has buried tunnel entrances at a nuclear site bombed by the U.S. during Israel’s 12-day war with Iran last year, fortified tunnel entrances ‌near another, and has repaired missile bases struck in the conflict.

They offer a glimpse of Iranian activities at some ​of the sites at the centre of tensions with Israel and the U.S., as Washington seeks to negotiate a deal ⁠with Tehran on its nuclear programme while threatening military action if talks fail.

Here are some images showing the changes:

(3) Former Price Andrew released hours after arrest in Epstein row

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was arrested by a U.K. police force on Thursday (February 19, 2026) on suspicion of misconduct in public office, involving late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. However, hours later, he had “been released under investigation”.

he extraordinary arrest of a member of the Royal family, which has not occurred in centuries, underlines the gravity and reach of the unfolding Epstein scandal, which has shaken both the family and the Keir Starmer government. Here is a timeline on the key events leading to the arrest of the former prince.

King Charles III has already stripped his younger brother of all his titles and ousted him from his home in Windsor. Additionally, on Friday (February 20, 2026) mulled passing a law to remove former prince Andrew from the line of succession. Mr. Charles issued a rare, personally signed statement insisting “the law must take its course” and sought to carry out business as usual while at least nine British Police Forces have confirmed that they’re looking into claims related to the former price stemming from the latest batch of the Epstein files released by the U.S. government last month.

(4) Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Five days after the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday (February 17, 2026).

arique Rahman, 60, returned to Bangladesh on December 25, 2025, after more than one and a half decades of exile during which he was based in the UK, building international network and mobilising his party. Now, the BNP-led government’s focus lies on bringing the alternate vision for Bangladesh to life by delivering on it’s key priorities.

(5) South Africa defeats India in Super Eights game

India’s first Super Eights game against South Africa ended in defeat after the team scored 111 runs against South Africa’s 187 in a gruelling match on Sunday last week (February 22, 2026). The losing margin of 76 runs is one of the highest in India’s previous T20 World Cup matches against South Africa.

The defeat plunged India’s Net Run Rate to -3.8, making big wins in the upcoming matches against the West Indies and Zimbabwe crucial for recovery. Here’s how other teams stack up in the super eights stage.