Month: February 2026

Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh PM after BNP landslide; voters back constitutional reforms to strengthen democracy | World News

India hosted one of the world’s biggest AI events this week, but it was marred by impossible traffic and a lack of organization.

For Mexico and Canada, the events provided more proof of the value of the tripartite trade deal, which was signed during Trump’s first term. | World News

In the early hours of February 24 2022, standing on the freezing roof of a hotel in Kyiv, the idea that Russia would launch a full-scale assault on Ukraine, despite a troop buildup on the border, still seemed almost impossible to imagine.

Kenya’s intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.

Brazilian President Lula called the critical minerals and rare earths deal the ‘core of the pioneering agreement’.

The hotel in Manhattan could be worth more than $1 billion. While it has been closed since 2020, redevelopment is being considered rather than outright sale. | World News

The 76th Berlin Film Festival draws to a close on Saturday after 10 days of what its director called “stormy seas” unleashed by a controversy over the war in Gaza,

Libyans have been enjoying Ramadan with feasts and fireworks — but soaring prices, a devalued currency and political divisions have left many with little to celebrate.

The death of a far-right activist in France after a street brawl earlier this month has deepened political polarization in the country as elections loom – and sparked criticism from the Trump administration.

Armed gangs, are based in forests straddling the states of Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Niger, from where they launch attacks on villages | World News

President Donald Trump reacted to the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs, announcing an additional 10% global tariff under Section 122

Hungarian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of sabotage and says his country will block financial assistance for Kyiv until transit of Russian oil resumes. Ahead of a key election, Budapest ups its anti-Ukraine rhetoric.

“Must be nice.”

“We are blocking the €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine until oil transit to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline resumes,” Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Feb. 20.

Trump praised the three conservatives who dissented, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh, whom Trump appointed. | World News

FILE – The Supreme Court is photographed, Feb. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)

The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator arrived in South Sudan on Friday to visit one of the most under-reported humanitarian crises in the world, as clashes between government and opposition forces continue in Jonglei state.

Rightwing Trump ally tells Tucker Carlson Israel has biblical right to land from ‘wadi of Egypt to the great river’

Hezbollah leader among dead as Israel says it hit militant command centres

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had signed documents imposing a 10% tariff on imports from all countries. | World News

The former president was found guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced to life imprisonment with labour, a punishment that some have called a ‘failure’

Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement and will return to professional boxing after his exhibition fight with Mike Tyson this spring, the 48-year-old announced Friday.

Iran-US Tensions LIVE Update: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said a draft counterproposal could be ready within the next two to three days as Donald Trump signalled he is considering limited military strikes. | World News

Authorities in California are conducting controlled explosions to mitigate avalanche risks while recovering bodies from a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe. | World News

Middle East News: Expect humid weather and foggy mornings across the UAE from Saturday to Wednesday. Motorists advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

Rest of World News: A new report from the United Nations warns that humanity has entered an era researchers call “water bankruptcy.” In many regions, rivers and rainfall .

Around 3,200 people on Saturday participated in tribute rally in Lyon for slain far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was fatally beaten in a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist…

India hosted one of the world’s biggest AI events this week, but it was marred by impossible traffic and a lack of organization.

Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh PM after BNP landslide; voters back constitutional reforms to strengthen democracy | World News

In the early hours of February 24 2022, standing on the freezing roof of a hotel in Kyiv, the idea that Russia would launch a full-scale assault on Ukraine, despite a troop buildup on the border, still seemed almost impossible to imagine.

For Mexico and Canada, the events provided more proof of the value of the tripartite trade deal, which was signed during Trump’s first term. | World News

Kenya’s intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.

Brazilian President Lula called the critical minerals and rare earths deal the ‘core of the pioneering agreement’.

The hotel in Manhattan could be worth more than $1 billion. While it has been closed since 2020, redevelopment is being considered rather than outright sale. | World News

The 76th Berlin Film Festival draws to a close on Saturday after 10 days of what its director called “stormy seas” unleashed by a controversy over the war in Gaza,

Libyans have been enjoying Ramadan with feasts and fireworks — but soaring prices, a devalued currency and political divisions have left many with little to celebrate.

The death of a far-right activist in France after a street brawl earlier this month has deepened political polarization in the country as elections loom – and sparked criticism from the Trump administration.

Armed gangs, are based in forests straddling the states of Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Niger, from where they launch attacks on villages | World News

Explore the role of base voters and the power of incumbency in elections

A pair of top contenders at middleweight meet in a crucial battle on Saturday night

Two minor AWS outages have reportedly occurred as a result of actions by Amazon’s AI tools.

Agibot, which led global humanoid robot shipments in 2025 with 5,168 units, demonstrates production-ready technology through massive robot performance event in Shanghai.

This New York Yankees pitcher has been tabbed as a player to watch in Spring Training.

From silver to bronze and now gold, Alex Ferreira of the U.S. completed an Olympic halfpipe medal trifecta at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Italy.

I got a text! The queens are heading to the villa for “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18, Episode 8, where Snatch Game gets a flirty twist with…

Is this even more humiliating than the actual loss for Team Canada?

Bird is in Yankees camp trying to prove that he’s a much better pitcher than the one who quickly earned a demotion after being acquired from the Rockies last summer.

The matchup of two powerful rivals caps the NHL’s return to the Games following a 12-year absence.

A blizzard warning has been issued for NYC, and travel will be treacherous. Watch Mamdani’s update on storm preparations.