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Georgians for Integrity anonymously funnels $5M into attack ads against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, accusing him of using his office for personal gain. Jones, endorsed by Trump, denies the claims, and the Georgia Republican Party files a complaint with the State Ethics Commission. The dark money spending raises transparency concerns as Georgias governor race heats up.

Tensions escalate in Yemens Hadramout province as the Saudi-led coalition warns the Southern Transitional Council (STC) against military moves, following a request from Yemens Presidential Leadership Council. The STC, backed by the UAE, has been expanding its control in southern Yemen, rejecting a Saudi call to pull back from seized areas. Civilians are at risk as the fragile de-escalation hangs by a thread.

Chinas Foreign Trade Law updated, granting Beijing stronger tools for trade wars, export control, and economic opening. The changes, effective March 1, 2026, aim to boost Chinas trade power and reduce U.S. dependence, as it seeks to join the CPTPP. The law now allows retaliation against export blockades, eases foreign access to key sectors, and strengthens digital, green, and IP rules. Growing tensions between Beijing and exporters, like the Shein case, signal potential legal battles.

Thailand and Cambodia announce immediate ceasefire, ending deadly border clashes; joint statement from defense ministers includes ban on attacks against civilians and military targets, with Thailand releasing eighteen Cambodian soldiers if truce holds for seventy-two hours.

Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire after intense border clashes, signing joint statement to halt hostilities. Deal keeps troops in place, with observer team from ASEAN monitoring situation. Thailand plans to release Cambodian soldiers held since July, conditional on peace holding for 72 hours. Both sides pledge no force against civilians and efforts to map border properly continue.

Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire, ending border clashes; agreement includes release of captured soldiers and prohibition of military movements, aiming to pave the way for future border talks.

Lawyer Challenges NCAA Eligibility Rules for Older Football Players: A Legal Battle for Fairness and Opportunity A lawyer representing Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia and twenty-six other football players is fighting against NCAA eligibility rules, citing the recent decision to let an NBA draft pick return to college basketball as proof of unfairness. The goal is to allow these former junior college players to compete in Division One football through 2026 and 2027. The lawyer argues its hypocritical for the NCAA to grant NBA players four years while blocking older junior college transfers. Pavia, who plans to enter the NFL draft, is fighting the suit to help others. The NCAAs clock starts at any college, giving athletes five years for four seasons, even from non-Division One schools. The legal battle highlights growing challenges to NCAA rules, with more lawsuits over eligibility and redshirting in the works.

California drops lawsuit against Trump admin over high-speed rail funding; Authority seeks alternative sources, including cap-and-trade program and private investors, to keep project moving.