Sam Altman said that OpenAI would build technical safeguards to ensure that the AI models being deployed to the network “behave as they should”. | World News
Month: February 2026
US issues advisory for citizens in Pakistan amid ‘open war’ with Afghanistan
The US mission in Pakistan urged the citizens “to observe good personal security practices” and asked them to be aware of surroundings and avoid large crowds. | World News
US backs Pakistan’s ‘right to defend itself’ against Taliban after strikes on Afghanistan
Taliban offer to resolve dispute via dialogue after Pakistan bombed cities in Afghanistan in latest escalation with its neighbour
After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter
Increasingly prominent appearances stoke speculation Kim is grooming his daughter as a future leader.
What to know about Bolivia plane crash that killed 20
The Bolivian Air Force plane veered off the runway at El Alto International Airport and crashed into an avenue, destroying multiple vehicles. | World News
Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20
Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes.
Messi’s Inter Miami to visit White House
Inter Miami will visit the White House in March to mark the club’s 2025 MLS Cup triumph, with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi expected to attend, the Miami Herald reported Friday.
US and Israel attack Iran as Trump says US begins ‘major combat operations’
The U.S. and Israel have launched strikes on Tehran, and President Donald Trump says the U.S. is starting major combat operations against Iran.
Israel-US attack on Iran ignites wider Middle East conflict
Airspace has been closed across a number of countries as the war is feared to spread wider in the West Asia/Middle East region. | World News
The United Arab Emirates closes it airspace as Israel and US conduct strikes on Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates closes it airspace as Israel and US conduct strikes on Iran.
US forces are locked in air-defense battles, fending off attacks on American bases amid the fighting with Iran, official says
A US official told Business Insider that land, air, and naval forces are participating in the air defense operations.
Read President Trump’s statement on Iran — VIDEO
President Donald Trump said in an 8-minute video posted on his Truth Social that the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran.”
Middle East airspace empties, FlightRadar24 down amid US-Iran conflict
Flight tracking website Flightradar24 was down as travellers flocked to the website amid changing itineraries and flight routes. | World News
What to know about U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran
The U.S. and Israel have launched major attacks on Iran that President Donald Trump says aim to crush Iran’s military and stop production of a nuclear weapon. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Rubio plans Israel trip as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with US-Iran talks
Trump tells reporters he would ‘love not to use’ military force against Iran but added, ‘Sometimes you have to.’
Epstein scandal highlights ‘silencing’ of women, Danish breakthrough on HIV transmission, Belarus rights update
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned on Friday that the Epstein and Gisèle Pellicot scandals are an illustration of intensifying threats to women and girls forced to suffer in silence.
Hackers steal medical details of 15 million in France
France’s health ministry said Friday that administrative details and medical notes on more than 15 million people had been hacked.
Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza
Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government’s support for Gaza, saying it was “on the right side of history”.
NASA announces overhaul of Artemis lunar program amid technical delays
NASA on Friday abruptly said it was shaking up its Artemis lunar program that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, a bid to ensure Americans can return to the
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Feb. 27: The ICC begins hearings against Rodrigo Duterte, the Russia-Ukraine war marks a grim anniversary, and China continues…
Paramount acquires Warner Bros. in $110 bn mega-merger
US media conglomerate Paramount Skydance announced Friday it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valuing the combined company at $110 billion, after beating Netflix in a bruising bidding
Why the Trump admin and Anthropic are at odds
The Anthropic vs Trump standoff is about control. Pentagon wants unrestricted access to use AI tools as it wants, but Anthropic refuses to comprise on safety. | World News
Trump lashes out at Anthropic AI in big directive to federal agencies
Trump’s criticism of Anthropic comes in the backdrop of the company’s refusal to allow the US military unrestricted use of its AI technology. | World News
At least 20 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia
Riot police use teargas to disperse people gathering around wreckage of plane loaded with money from central bank
US issues advisory for citizens in Pakistan amid ‘open war’ with Afghanistan
The US mission in Pakistan urged the citizens “to observe good personal security practices” and asked them to be aware of surroundings and avoid large crowds. | World News
OpenAI reaches key deal with US Department of War amid Trump VS Anthropic AI
Sam Altman said that OpenAI would build technical safeguards to ensure that the AI models being deployed to the network “behave as they should”. | World News
US backs Pakistan’s ‘right to defend itself’ against Taliban after strikes on Afghanistan
Taliban offer to resolve dispute via dialogue after Pakistan bombed cities in Afghanistan in latest escalation with its neighbour
After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter
Increasingly prominent appearances stoke speculation Kim is grooming his daughter as a future leader.
Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20
Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes.
What to know about Bolivia plane crash that killed 20
The Bolivian Air Force plane veered off the runway at El Alto International Airport and crashed into an avenue, destroying multiple vehicles. | World News
US and Israel attack Iran as Trump says US begins ‘major combat operations’
The U.S. and Israel have launched strikes on Tehran, and President Donald Trump says the U.S. is starting major combat operations against Iran.
Israel-US attack on Iran ignites wider Middle East conflict
Airspace has been closed across a number of countries as the war is feared to spread wider in the West Asia/Middle East region. | World News
The United Arab Emirates closes it airspace as Israel and US conduct strikes on Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates closes it airspace as Israel and US conduct strikes on Iran.
Read President Trump’s statement on Iran — VIDEO
President Donald Trump said in an 8-minute video posted on his Truth Social that the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran.”
Marco Rubio orders US officials to stop commentary that could strain Iran talks
Exclusive: memo came after Mike Huckabee’s remarks about Israel sparked alarm inside White House
Rubio plans Israel trip as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with US-Iran talks
Trump tells reporters he would ‘love not to use’ military force against Iran but added, ‘Sometimes you have to.’
Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza
Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government’s support for Gaza, saying it was “on the right side of history”.
Epstein scandal highlights ‘silencing’ of women, Danish breakthrough on HIV transmission, Belarus rights update
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned on Friday that the Epstein and Gisèle Pellicot scandals are an illustration of intensifying threats to women and girls forced to suffer in silence.
NASA announces overhaul of Artemis lunar program amid technical delays
NASA on Friday abruptly said it was shaking up its Artemis lunar program that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, a bid to ensure Americans can return to the
Hackers steal medical details of 15 million in France
France’s health ministry said Friday that administrative details and medical notes on more than 15 million people had been hacked.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Feb. 27: The ICC begins hearings against Rodrigo Duterte, the Russia-Ukraine war marks a grim anniversary, and China continues…
Paramount acquires Warner Bros. in $110 bn mega-merger
US media conglomerate Paramount Skydance announced Friday it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valuing the combined company at $110 billion, after beating Netflix in a bruising bidding
Why the Trump admin and Anthropic are at odds
The Anthropic vs Trump standoff is about control. Pentagon wants unrestricted access to use AI tools as it wants, but Anthropic refuses to comprise on safety. | World News
Trump lashes out at Anthropic AI in big directive to federal agencies
Trump’s criticism of Anthropic comes in the backdrop of the company’s refusal to allow the US military unrestricted use of its AI technology. | World News
At least 20 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia
Riot police use teargas to disperse people gathering around wreckage of plane loaded with money from central bank
OpenAI reaches key deal with US Department of War amid Trump VS Anthropic AI
Sam Altman said that OpenAI would build technical safeguards to ensure that the AI models being deployed to the network “behave as they should”. | World News
US issues advisory for citizens in Pakistan amid ‘open war’ with Afghanistan
The US mission in Pakistan urged the citizens “to observe good personal security practices” and asked them to be aware of surroundings and avoid large crowds. | World News
US backs Pakistan’s ‘right to defend itself’ against Taliban after strikes on Afghanistan
Taliban offer to resolve dispute via dialogue after Pakistan bombed cities in Afghanistan in latest escalation with its neighbour
What to know about Bolivia plane crash that killed 20
The Bolivian Air Force plane veered off the runway at El Alto International Airport and crashed into an avenue, destroying multiple vehicles. | World News
Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20
Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes.








