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Opinion: Opinion | Pakistan Cricket And Lessons In How To Destroy A Sport, Completely

In March last year, I had written about why Pakistan cricket is in ruins - simply because it is its own worst enemy. Pakistan just proved that again yesterday.

Published on: 16.02.2026 09:58
How Last Minute US Intervention Stopped UK's Plan To Bomb Israel

In January 1949, UK came within hours of launching a bombing mission on Tel Aviv after an aerial confrontation with Israeli forces over the Negev desert. The operation was cancelled only after direct intervention by then US President Harry Truman

Published on: 16.02.2026 09:28
"Unacceptable": Imran Khan's Sister Says Family Doctor Denied To Meet Ex-Pak PM

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khanum spoke out against Khan's treatment in jail and his worsening health.

Published on: 16.02.2026 09:11
Indian-Origin Man Jailed In Singapore For Using Criminal Force Towards Woman

An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to five months in jail for using criminal force towards a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty, according to a media report.

Published on: 16.02.2026 09:03
No Stop To Post-Poll Violence In Bangladesh, 10 Injured, House Set Ablaze

At least nine people were injured, and a house was set ablaze amid escalating incidents of post-election violence in five districts across Bangladesh, local media reported.

Published on: 16.02.2026 08:11
Pentagon To Get Elon Musk's xAI As Claude Alternative? New Claims Emerge

A post about the "safest AI company" on the planet has given insight into an ongoing controversy regarding the use of artificial intelligence by the US military to capture ex-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 16.02.2026 08:03
US Conducts First Air Transport Of Micro Nuclear Reactor On Cargo Plane

The US Departments of Energy and Defense on Sunday for the first time transported a small nuclear reactor on a cargo plane from California to Utah to demonstrate the potential to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.

Published on: 16.02.2026 08:02
Opinion: Opinion | Can Tarique Rahman Really Undo The 'Yunus' Damage To India-Bangladesh Ties?

Will Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister be willing to take hard steps, even reverse some decisions of the Yunus regime, looking ahead to ensure peace and stability along the more than 4,000-kilometre-long border between India and Bangladesh?

Published on: 16.02.2026 07:52
3 Real Estate Tycoon Brothers Face Sexual Assault Charges From 10 Women

Startling revelations have come forward in the sex trafficking trial of Israeli-American real-estate brokers, the Alexander brothers.

Published on: 16.02.2026 07:30
What Is Chinamaxxing, The Viral Trend Western Internet Stars Are Embracing

A social media trend known as Chinamaxxing is gaining traction across Western audiences, with users posting contents how casing Chinese lifestyle habits and wellness routines.

Published on: 16.02.2026 06:34
"We've Heard Concerns": ByteDance Says It Will Curb Seedance 2.0

Actors union SAG-AFTRA said Friday it "stands with the studios in condemning the blatant infringement" enabled by Seedance.

Published on: 16.02.2026 05:48
7 Pakistani Soldiers In Custody, Balochistan Army's 7-Day Ultimatum To Islamabad

The separatist militant group the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed it is holding seven members of Pakistan's security forces in custody and has issued a seven-day deadline to the Pakistani government for a prisoner exchange.

Published on: 16.02.2026 05:42
All About HAMMER Missiles, Weapon Used On Rafale Jets

India and France are expected to sign an MoU for the joint production of HAMMER missiles during French President Emmanuel Macron's three-day official visit.

Published on: 16.02.2026 05:20
Kim Jong Un's Nuclear Legacy Handed To 13-Year-Old Daughter, But Aunt Refuses To Bow

North Korea could be headed for a tense family showdown. South Korea's spy agency says Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is close to being named the country's next leader, a move that could set her against her powerful aunt, Kim Yo Jong

Published on: 16.02.2026 05:17
"I Don't Care": Indian Student's Chilling Words Days Before Death In US

Days before he went missing and was later found dead in California, Indian student Saketh Srinivasaiah ate and talked less and even went to classes in a bathrobe, showing clear signs of distress, his college roommate recalled.

Published on: 16.02.2026 05:08
Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos To Become Neighbours In 'Billionaire Bunker'

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chen's, next property purchase may soon make them Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' neighbour in Miami, Florida.

Published on: 16.02.2026 04:48
Larry The Cat: 15 Years Of Purr-litical Influence In United Kingdom

Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British government's official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six prime ministers. Sometimes it seems like they have served under him.

Published on: 16.02.2026 04:34
Hindus Among Four From Minority Communities Elected To Bangladesh Parliament

Four candidates from minority communities, including two Hindus, won in the recent general elections in Bangladesh, with all being nominees of the BNP, which is set to form the government.

Published on: 16.02.2026 02:19
Chicago Girl Fighting Father's Deportation Dies Of Rare Cancer At 16

A Chicago teen who spoke out for her father's release after he was detained last fall by immigration officials in a deportation case has died after battling a rare form of cancer.

Published on: 16.02.2026 01:58
Reconciliation Or Retribution? Awami League Dilemma Before Tarique Rahman

A defining moment of Bangladesh's Prime Minister-elect, Tarique Rahman's press conference on Saturday was his response regarding the future of Awami League supporters.

Published on: 16.02.2026 00:52

News from Arabic Countries

North Korea opens new housing area for families of soldiers killed overseas

Kim unveils housing for families of soldiers killed overseas amid North Korea's support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Published on: 16.02.2026 09:53
Kyrie Irving wears PRESS shirt for Gaza journalists at NBA All-Star Game

Basketball star honours media workers, nearly 300 of whom have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023.

Published on: 16.02.2026 09:37
Marco Rubio wants to build a ‘new Western century’. Will Europe join?

Europe is facing a great dilemma: continue with liberalist values or embrace Trump's defence of 'Western civilisation'?

Published on: 16.02.2026 09:29
Tyler Reddick wins NASCAR Daytona 500 in Michael Jordan-owned car

Toyota Racing driver triumphs in NASCAR's biggest event in a car co-owned by the NBA Hall of Famer.

Published on: 16.02.2026 09:17
India hosts AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders, tech giants

Summit aims to outline global AI governance and collaboration for inclusive growth and sustainability.

Published on: 16.02.2026 08:03
ByteDance pledges fixes to Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood copyright claims

Hollywood groups say the AI video generator uses the likeness of actors and others without permission.

Published on: 16.02.2026 07:44
Iran’s Araghchi meets IAEA chief in Geneva ahead of nuclear talks with US

Iran's top diplomat says he hopes to 'achieve a fair and equitable deal' in the high-stakes talks with US on Tuesday.

Published on: 16.02.2026 07:40
When is Ramadan 2026, and how is the moon sighted?

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, February 19.

Published on: 16.02.2026 07:10
UK’s Starmer announces crackdown on AI chatbots in child safety push

PM seeks powers to act quickly on a consultation considering an Australia-style social media ban for children below 16.

Published on: 16.02.2026 06:44
Indonesia’s Gaza gamble

Indonesia’s plan to send troops to Gaza could test its longstanding foreign policy independence.

Published on: 16.02.2026 06:29
Europe’s growing fight over Israeli goods: Boycott movements mushroom

From a supermarket worker's grassroots act to state-led initiatives, a protest grows. But pro-Israel groups battle back.

Published on: 16.02.2026 05:48
US forces board tanker in Indian Ocean that fled Trump’s Venezuela blockade

Panamanian-flagged Veronica III left Venezuela on the same day as the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro in January.

Published on: 16.02.2026 05:12
Netanyahu calls for dismantling Iran’s nuclear programme in any US deal

Israeli prime minister details demands on Iran as US prepares to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva.

Published on: 16.02.2026 04:22
Israel’s move to register land ‘systematises dispossession’ of Palestinians

Israeli rights groups say land registration in West Bank will further Israel's aim of annexing Palestinian territory.

Published on: 16.02.2026 04:00
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,453

These are the key developments from day 1,453 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 16.02.2026 01:35
Israel bombs Lebanon-Syria border, kills four people

Lebanese authorities say Israeli forces bombed a vehicle near the border, killing at least four people.

Published on: 15.02.2026 23:31
Can the UN Security Council be reformed?

The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is 'indefensible'.

Published on: 15.02.2026 22:08
Israel kills 11 in Gaza as Trump announces $5bn pledge from Board of Peace

US President Donald Trump says the first meeting of his newly created Board of Peace will take place on Thursday.

Published on: 15.02.2026 20:44
Gaza mother’s grim ordeal: A search for missing son among mutilated bodies

Gaza families seek closure as they search for loved ones among bodies returned by Israel under 'ceasefire' deal.

Published on: 15.02.2026 20:16
Is Trumpism losing steam?

As Trumpism forces both major US parties to wonder what they stand for, experts weigh in on November election prospects.

Published on: 15.02.2026 20:02
Ukraine’s ex-energy minister arrested while trying to cross border

German Galushchenko was detained by Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau while trying to leave the country.

Published on: 15.02.2026 19:35
India rout bitter rivals Pakistan at T20 World Cup

India's win against Pakistan takes the defending champions through to the next round of cricket's T20 World Cup.

Published on: 15.02.2026 19:34
Syrian army takes over al-Shaddadi base after US withdrawal

The move, in coordination with the US, is the latest implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Kurdish-led forces.

Published on: 15.02.2026 17:54
India hammer Pakistan to qualify for T20 World Cup Super Eights

Ishan Kishan defies a tricky Colombo pitch with 77 as India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Group A of the T20 World Cup.

Published on: 15.02.2026 17:25
US ‘not disputing’ European assessment of Navalny poisoning, Rubio says

Secretary of state says Washington will 'not fight' European partners on their findings as UK considers new sanctions.

Published on: 15.02.2026 16:59