Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women’s Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a “distasteful joke” by President Donald Trump had overshadowed the achievements of
Month: February 2026
Brazil’s Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder
The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil’s government.
Third round of nuclear talks resume in Geneva after pause
US-Iran tensions live: Iran said that nuclear talks with the US have progressed “very intensely and very seriously” as the two sides continued negotiations over a nuclear deal in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday. | World News
Court clears Jimmy Lai of fraud as government slams him for ‘exploiting resources’
Court of Appeal quashes conviction, ruling prosecution failed to prove Lai had made a ‘false representation’ or could be held liable for concealment.
Southeast Asia’s data centre boom
Nonstop buzzing fills a windowless Microsoft data centre near Jakarta, part of a tech construction boom sweeping Southeast Asia that promises economic opportunities but is also hungry for resources.
Where are Southeast Asia’s data centres?
New data centres are springing up worldwide as demand soars for artificial intelligence and cloud computing, with Asia one of the sector’s fastest growing regions.
Russia launches combined overnight missile and drone attack at Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 28
Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack across Ukraine early on Feb. 26, targeting Kyiv and other cities and causing damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
Export ban sparks rush to process lithium in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s ban on raw lithium exports is forcing Chinese miners to rethink their strategy, speeding up plans to process the metal locally instead of shipping it to China’s vast rechargeable
Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction overturned by Hong Kong court in rare legal win for activist
Appellate court quashes convictions linked to lease violations but Lai may still spend rest of his life in prison
Kim Jong-un vows no ties with Seoul but leaves door open to US talks
Kim Jong-un said North Korea could “get along well” with the United States if Washington acknowledges its nuclear status, but dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility
Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
Cricket could rescue a lot more than Imran Khan
Imran Khan: Former cricket legends are calling for improved jail conditions for Imran Khan. Dozens of international captains have written to Pakistan’s Prime Minister. They seek medical care and humane treatment for the former leader. This unprecedented move highlights Khan’s unique journey from sports icon to political figure. The letter emphasizes sportsmanship and dignity for rivals.
Ukraine Is Losing the War
With Moscow pressing its advantage, Kyiv should trade land for peace.
The Sickest Burns on the Internet Right Now Are Coming From French Bureaucrats
The country’s politicians have spent centuries mastering the art of saying nothing. That all changed in September. | World News
Hong Kong court jails father of US-based democracy activist under national security law
A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced the father of a wanted pro-democracy activist to eight months in prison under the city’s national security law after he attempted to terminate her insurance policy and withdraw the funds.
Stocks mostly rise as markets digest Nvidia earnings
Stock markets mostly extended gains on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including forecast-beating results from chip titan Nvidia.
Snake-like robot unveiled for Fukushima debris removal
A 22-metre robot arm will help remove a third sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, as it unveiled the snake-like device.
Stocks diverge as investors digest Nvidia earnings
Stock markets diverged on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including better-than-forecast but not stellar results from chip titan Nvidia.
Hungary accuses Ukraine of ‘oil blockade,’ deploys soldiers to key energy facilities
Hungary has accused Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies it gets from Russia and has stationed troops at critical energy facilities across the country.
Father of U.S.-based activist sentenced in Hong Kong under national security law
A court on Thursday used Hong Kong’s national security law to jail Kwok Yin-sang for eight months, in the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad, and wanted by authorities.
Japan logs 10th year of falling births, ageing population fuels concerns
The population declined to 122.86 million, exacerbating labor shortages and economic challenges. Marriages increased slightly, while divorces decreased. | World News
Automaker Stellantis posts massive loss, pivots from EV
Troubled automaker Stellantis, behind brands like Jeep and Fiat, announced Thursday a net loss of 22.3 billion euros ($26.3 billion) for last year, blaming a lack of demand for electric
Stocks mixed as investors digest Nvidia earnings
Stock markets traded mixed on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including better-than-forecast results from chip titan Nvidia.
Booming markets propel Hong Kong exchange’s profits to record high
Hong Kong’s stock exchange reported record profits for the second consecutive year on Thursday, after the finance hub topped the global rankings for initial public offerings in 2025.
Jamaat chief slams Bangladesh President, says details around Hasina’s exit ‘suppressed’
The Jamaat chief, who is also the LoP in the Bangladeshi Parliament, accused the President of withholding key facts about the events of August 5, 2024. | World News
China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’
Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of deputies.
International News: Firefighter family in Ireland has almost 300 years of combined service over multiple generations
Read about National Fire News: International News: Firefighter family in Ireland has almost 300 years of combined incident from BBC featured on Daily Dispatc…
ECB books third straight annual loss
The European Central Bank said Thursday it booked its third straight loss in 2025 due to the lingering impact of a record run of interest rate hikes.
East India Company shuts down again, second collapse after 1857
The East India Company had been revived in 2010 as a luxury food and drink retailer, the modern incarnation sought to trade on heritage rather than empire. | World News
Afghanistan launches retaliatory strikes against Pakistan
Afghan authorities said they are conducting strikes against Pakistan in response to Pakistani airstrikes carried out. | World News
Stocks diverge as investors digest Nvidia earnings
Stock markets diverged on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including better-than-forecast but not stellar results from chip titan Nvidia.
Harden fractures thumb in blow to in-form Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden fractured his thumb against the New York Knicks and is questionable to play their next game, the team said Wednesday.
US women’s ice hockey captain responds to ‘distasteful’ Trump remark
Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women’s Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a “distasteful joke” by President Donald Trump had overshadowed the achievements of
Brazil’s Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder
The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil’s government.
Court clears Jimmy Lai of fraud as government slams him for ‘exploiting resources’
Court of Appeal quashes conviction, ruling prosecution failed to prove Lai had made a ‘false representation’ or could be held liable for concealment.
Third round of nuclear talks resume in Geneva after pause
US-Iran tensions live: Iran said that nuclear talks with the US have progressed “very intensely and very seriously” as the two sides continued negotiations over a nuclear deal in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday. | World News
Southeast Asia’s data centre boom
Nonstop buzzing fills a windowless Microsoft data centre near Jakarta, part of a tech construction boom sweeping Southeast Asia that promises economic opportunities but is also hungry for resources.
Russia launches combined overnight missile and drone attack at Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 28
Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack across Ukraine early on Feb. 26, targeting Kyiv and other cities and causing damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
Where are Southeast Asia’s data centres?
New data centres are springing up worldwide as demand soars for artificial intelligence and cloud computing, with Asia one of the sector’s fastest growing regions.
Cricket could rescue a lot more than Imran Khan
Imran Khan: Former cricket legends are calling for improved jail conditions for Imran Khan. Dozens of international captains have written to Pakistan’s Prime Minister. They seek medical care and humane treatment for the former leader. This unprecedented move highlights Khan’s unique journey from sports icon to political figure. The letter emphasizes sportsmanship and dignity for rivals.
Export ban sparks rush to process lithium in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s ban on raw lithium exports is forcing Chinese miners to rethink their strategy, speeding up plans to process the metal locally instead of shipping it to China’s vast rechargeable
Kim Jong-un vows no ties with Seoul but leaves door open to US talks
Kim Jong-un said North Korea could “get along well” with the United States if Washington acknowledges its nuclear status, but dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul.
Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction overturned by Hong Kong court in rare legal win for activist
Appellate court quashes convictions linked to lease violations but Lai may still spend rest of his life in prison
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility
Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
Ukraine Is Losing the War
With Moscow pressing its advantage, Kyiv should trade land for peace.
Hong Kong court jails father of US-based democracy activist under national security law
A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced the father of a wanted pro-democracy activist to eight months in prison under the city’s national security law after he attempted to terminate her insurance policy and withdraw the funds.
The Sickest Burns on the Internet Right Now Are Coming From French Bureaucrats
The country’s politicians have spent centuries mastering the art of saying nothing. That all changed in September. | World News
Stocks mostly rise as markets digest Nvidia earnings
Stock markets mostly extended gains on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including forecast-beating results from chip titan Nvidia.
Snake-like robot unveiled for Fukushima debris removal
A 22-metre robot arm will help remove a third sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, as it unveiled the snake-like device.
Stocks diverge as investors digest Nvidia earnings
Stock markets diverged on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including better-than-forecast but not stellar results from chip titan Nvidia.








