More than a dozen killed in bomb blasts, gunfire in Pakistan's northwest

Feb 18, 2026

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

Feb 18, 2026

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

Feb 17, 2026

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

Feb 17, 2026

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

Feb 17, 2026

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

Feb 17, 2026

Kiev [Ukraine], February 17: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday announced talks with partners this week in France focusing on energy, after weeks of massive...

Fresh round of talks with US set for Tuesday in Geneva: Iran

Feb 16, 2026

Tehran [Iran], February 16: The next round of talks between Iran and the United States is scheduled for Tuesday in Geneva, the Iranian state news...

Death toll in northern Nigeria attack by gunmen rises to 46, says report

Feb 16, 2026

Abuja [Nigeria], February 16: Gunmen on motorcycles have rampaged through three villages in northern Nigeria, killing at least 46 people and abducting several more, according...