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Feb 19, 2026
Gaza City [Gaza], February 19: Israeli fire has killed at least two Palestinians in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as Israel continues to block thousands of Palestinians from seeking urgent medical attention through the partially-reopened Rafah crossing in its ongoing, more than two-year genocidal war on the enclave.
Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel's de facto annexation of West Bank
German President Steinmeier praises Jordan as 'anchor of stability' in region
At least 12 people die in explosion at fireworks shop in central China
Iran, US agree on 'guiding principles' in Geneva talks
Feb 18, 2026
Israeli settlers displace 15 Palestinian families in West Bank, says official
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BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh's new prime minister
Dhaka [Bangladesh], February 18: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the country's new Prime Minister on Tuesday, alongside his Cabinet...
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies
Washington DC [US], February 18: US civil rights activist and former presidential candidate Jesse Jackson died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday morning, his...
Talks resume amid reports of Ukraine casualties, fire in Russia
Moscow [Russia], February 18: The Russia-Ukraine air war continued on Tuesday as the latest round of negotiations between the warring sides, mediated by the United...
US military says 11 killed in strikeson alleged drug smuggling boats
Washington DC [US], February 18: The US military said on Tuesday it had attacked three boats carrying alleged drug smugglers in the eastern Pacific Ocean...
More than a dozen killed in bomb blasts, gunfire in Pakistan's northwest
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 18: Two bomb attacks and a gun battle between police and rebel fighters have killed more than a dozen people in northwest...
US deploys 100 soldiers to Nigeria as attacks by armed groups surge
Abuja [Nigeria], February 18: The United States has sent 100 military personnel to northern Nigeria to train and advise local forces, as deadly threats rise...
Polish president says his country needs its own nuclear weapons
Feb 17, 2026
Warsaw [Poland], February 17: Poland should have its own nuclear weapons programme, given the threat Russia poses to the country, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has...
Iran says it plans to hold technical discussion with UN nuclear watchdog
Geneva [Switzerland], February 17: Iran plans to hold high-level talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, amid...
Russia to negotiate with Ukraine over territory
Moscow [Russia], February 17: Russia intends to negotiate with Ukraine about territorial issues during two days of talks starting on Tuesday in Geneva, Kremlin spokesman...
Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus steps down as new govt set to take over
Dhaka [Bangladesh], February 17: Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has announced he is resigning to pave way for a new government elected several days ago.
Zelensky announces meeting on energy with Kiev's partners
Fresh round of talks with US set for Tuesday in Geneva: Iran
Feb 16, 2026
Death toll in northern Nigeria attack by gunmen rises to 46, says report
Hillary Clinton says President Trump's position on Ukraine is 'disgraceful'
New UK sanctions on Russia could follow Navalny poisoning revelations
Gaza hospital rejects accusations from aid agency Doctors Without Borders
Dubai Games 2026 sets new benchmark with women's Battle of Government, largest-ever Battle of Cities
Feb 15, 2026
UAE Falcons Federation Team crowned International Federation for Falconry Sports & Racing Cup Champions for 2nd consecutive year
39th AU Summit opens in Addis Ababa
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates 5th SISIE
