THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026

Countries That Made Deals for Lower Tariffs Are Left in the Lurch

In Asia, countries that rushed to reach deals with the U.S. before the Supreme Court decision now face the reality that they may have been better off waiting.

How Iran Is Preparing for War and Planning for Survival

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures any military attacks.

The Ex-Taxi Driver at the Center of Russia’s Shadow War

The Kremlin’s sabotage campaign against European allies of Ukraine has been escalating. It needs people like Aleksei Kolosovsky, 42, to carry it out.

Trump Looks Ahead to Summit With China’s Xi, but Tariffs and Taiwan Loom

Denmark Rejects Trump’s Plan to Send Hospital Boat to Greenland