Amid destruction, loss Gaza clings to Ramadan traditions with resilience

Feb 19, 2026

Gaza City [Gaza], February 19: Palestinians in Gaza have entered Ramadan with heavy hearts, as the Muslim holy month's traditional festivities give way to grief...

German President Steinmeier praises Jordan as 'anchor of stability' in region

Feb 19, 2026

Berlin [Germany], February 19: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday praised Jordan's mediating role in the Middle East as he visited Amman for talks with...

At least 12 people die in explosion at fireworks shop in central China

Feb 19, 2026

Beijing [China], February 19: At least 12 people have died in an explosion at a fireworks shop in central China, shortly after the Chinese New...

Iran, US agree on 'guiding principles' in Geneva talks

Feb 18, 2026

Tehran [Iran], February 18: The United States and Iran resumed their negotiations in Geneva on Tuesday, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying general agreement...

Israeli settlers displace 15 Palestinian families in West Bank, says official

Feb 18, 2026

Jerusalem [Israel], February 18: Israeli settlers have forced 15 Palestinian families to tear down their homes and depart from the northern Jordan Valley in...

BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh's new prime minister

Feb 18, 2026

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

Feb 18, 2026

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

Feb 18, 2026

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

Feb 18, 2026

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...