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Louvre's Director Resigns Months After Mega Jewels Heist In Paris

The director of the Louvre Museum, who had been under fire since the stunning and embarrassing heist of the French Crown jewels in October, has stepped down from the position, French President Emmanuel Macron's office said Tuesday.

Published on: 24.02.2026 19:03
India Abstains In UN Vote On Immediate Ceasefire Between Ukraine, Russi

India on Tuesday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution that called for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Published on: 24.02.2026 19:01
In Pics: Zelensky Aged Visibly By War's Toll, Putin Frozen Exactly Since 2022

The contrast between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin is one of the most defining visual stories of the war itself.

Published on: 24.02.2026 18:59
Sikh Man Kidnapped In Daylight, Killed In California Mistaken-Identity Case

A 57-year-old Sikh man of Indian origin was kidnapped and murdered in California in a horrific case of mistaken identity on Tuesday. Avtar Singh was abducted in broad daylight from Tracy, which is an hour from San Jose.

Published on: 24.02.2026 18:51
After El Mencho's Death, Cartels Turn To Fake News To Spread Fear In Mexico

After Mexican forces killed the country's most wanted cartel leader on Sunday, false accounts of spectacular violence swept across social media, fueled by what researchers say was a coordinated propaganda campaign by organised crime.

Published on: 24.02.2026 18:43
Iran To Buy Chinese Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles Amid US Tensions: Report

Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase anti-ship cruise missiles, according to reports, just as the United States deploys a vast naval force near the Iranian coast ahead of possible strikes.

Published on: 24.02.2026 18:40
How A Pakistani Judge With Fake Law Degree Served The High Court For 5 Years

A judge from Pakistan served in the Islamabad High Court (IHC), delivering judgements without anyone discovering that he held a fake law degree.

Published on: 24.02.2026 17:27
India-Bangladesh Bus Service Restarts After 18 Months As BNP Comes To Power

After a gap of nearly 18 months, the international Maitree bus service on the Agartala-Dhaka-Kolkata and Kolkata-Dhaka-Agartala routes has resumed, marking a significant step in restoring cross-border connectivity between India and Bangladesh.

Published on: 24.02.2026 16:06
Booming Profits, Rising Joblessness: The AI Warning From New Research

A forward-looking 2028 memo by Citrini Research warns that rapid AI adoption could boost profits and GDP while driving mass layoffs.

Published on: 24.02.2026 15:39
Inside Netanyahu's 'Hexagon' Of Alliances And Why He Wants India In It

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Israel visit begins on Wednesday, his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that his trip will forge a new alliance to counter what he described as "radical" adversaries.

Published on: 24.02.2026 15:25
Grieving US Father Attacks Son's Alleged Killer In Court Corridor: 'Any Father Would Do the Same'

A North Carolina father has been charged after attacking the man accused of murdering his 16-year-old son inside a Charlotte courthouse.

Published on: 24.02.2026 14:39
"Claude 1 Existed Before ChatGPT": Why Anthropic Chose Not To Release It

Anthropic had an early version of its model Claude 1, even before OpenAI launched ChatGPT in 2022, but the company chose not to release it, CEO Dario Amodei has revealed. Claude 1 was launched in March 2023.

Published on: 24.02.2026 13:03
Australian PM Anthony Albanese Evacuated From Residence After Bomb Threat

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official residence over a bomb threat on Tuesday. He was taken to a separate location for several hours.

Published on: 24.02.2026 13:01
Iran Faces US Wrath, But 5,000 Sailors On USS Ford Face 650 Failing Toilets

The USS Gerald R. Ford has been at sea since June last year. The Republican leader's decision to extend its deployment for a second time has snowballed into a growing list of problems, such as blocked toilets and sewage troubles.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:56
Will AI Replace Software Engineers? What Anthropic CEO Said

As the world comes to grips with the gargantuan growth of artificial intelligence and the threat it poses to the job market, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has some career advice for young professionals.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:24
Zelensky Reveals The Bunker From Where He Led Response To Russian Invasion

Walking through a warren of tunnels under central Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was from this secure compound that he started marshalling Ukraine's response to Russia's invasion on February 24, 2022.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:22
Anthropic Co-Founder Dario Amodei Explains Why He Left Sam Altman's OpenAI

Differences over the vision and approach to artificial intelligence: those were the primary reasons Dario Amodei, co-founder of AI firm Anthropic, left OpenAI.

Published on: 24.02.2026 11:47
"Was Starting To Despair": Why Anthropic CEO Shifted From Biology To AI

Trained as a physicist and biophysicist, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei once set his sights on curing disease.

Published on: 24.02.2026 11:41
What's Anthropic's Plan In India? CEO Dario Amodei Shows A Preview

Anthropic wants to embed itself inside India's powerful IT and consulting ecosystem, CEO Dario Amodei has said.

Published on: 24.02.2026 11:25
Tour Guide In Egypt Draws On 4,000-Year-Old Pyramid, Video Leads To His Arrest

Videos circulating online show the guide sketching what appeared to be a diagram in chalk as he explained something to a group of tourists.

Published on: 24.02.2026 11:02

News from Arabic Countries

Russia ‘has not won’ as Ukraine war enters fifth year, Zelenskyy says

European leaders travel to Kyiv to mark the war's fourth anniversary and pledge continued support for Ukraine.

Published on: 24.02.2026 22:24
US to provide consular services in illegal Israeli settlement

US embassy services will be available in the illegal West Bank settlement of Efrat, starting on February 27.

Published on: 24.02.2026 22:01
At least 23 dead as heavy rains unleash floods in southeastern Brazil

Search and rescue workers are looking for more than 40 people who remain missing as towns reel from torrential rainfall.

Published on: 24.02.2026 21:25
At least 28 people killed as Sudan paramilitary force tears through Darfur

Rapid Support Forces launches large-scale assault on town of Misteriha, home to tribal leader Musa Hilal.

Published on: 24.02.2026 21:02
What to expect from Trump’s State of the Union address

Trump’s State of the Union preview: foreign policy, immigration, tariffs, and the influence of Project 2025.

Published on: 24.02.2026 20:47
New Afghan, Pakistani border clashes follow deadly strikes

Both sides accused the other of unprovoked fire near their fraught frontier.

Published on: 24.02.2026 20:43
Fatigue and tension in Russia four years after Ukraine invasion

Problems are bubbling beneath the surface of Russian society four years after the invasion of Ukraine.

Published on: 24.02.2026 20:43
Warner Bros gets new offer from Paramount but still recommends Netflix bid

If Warner’s board changes course and deems Paramount’s latest offer superior, Netflix will be able to revise its bid.

Published on: 24.02.2026 19:37
Yemen’s ‘Mogadishu’: Somali refugees face poverty, instability in Aden

Generations of refugees in Aden endure poverty, lack identity, and cling to fading memories of Somalia's distant shores.

Published on: 24.02.2026 19:12
Ex-UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested over alleged Epstein links

Ex-UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested for alleged misconduct tied to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 24.02.2026 18:32
Familiar moments mark four years of Russia’s war on Ukraine

Shows of solidarity and moments of mourning marked yet another anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 24.02.2026 18:23
Indonesia mosque gives out 3,800 free meals every night of Ramadan

The Jogokariyan Mosque in Indonesia distributes thousands of free meals each night of Ramadan.

Published on: 24.02.2026 18:21
Israel’s opposition leader voices support for ‘broad’ Middle East expansion

Yair Lapid says expansionist view for Israel taking over the Middle East is based on Zionist and biblical foundations.

Published on: 24.02.2026 17:54
England beat Pakistan by two wickets to enter T20 World Cup semifinals

Brook's century guides England home in chase of 165 with Pakistan staring at the prospect of a tournament exit.

Published on: 24.02.2026 17:28
US re-asserts 2025 strikes ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear programme

The White House comment comes after a senior Trump aide said Iran is a week away from having material for nuclear bomb.

Published on: 24.02.2026 16:32
How Epstein tried to buy a Moroccan palace months before his death

As US federal charges loomed for Epstein, newly released documents show offshore structuring, rejected bank transfers.

Published on: 24.02.2026 16:26
Iran’s government stresses ‘red lines’ as students protest in universities

Some protesting students have already been suspended, and the office of the prosecutor general is now overseeing cases.

Published on: 24.02.2026 16:13
Real Madrid vs Benfica: Champions League – team news, start, lineups

Benfica look to overturn one-goal deficit after first leg marred by allegations of racist abuse against Vinicius Jr.

Published on: 24.02.2026 15:40
Lebanon’s army tells soldiers to act after post comes under Israeli fire

Israeli attack carried out near Lebanese observation post being constructed in the Marjayoun area, Lebanese army says.

Published on: 24.02.2026 15:38
Three myths about the Russia economic war

Has Moscow really overcome the sanctions regime? It is time to talk facts, not fiction.

Published on: 24.02.2026 14:49
The killing of Mexican drug lord El Mencho: How it unfolded

A major cartel boss is dead. How did Mexican forces locate and kill El Mencho, the country’s most notorious drug lord?

Published on: 24.02.2026 14:45
What people in India are saying about Modi’s Israel visit

‘We should not support a country that is committing genocide.’

Published on: 24.02.2026 14:42
Can governance be privatised?

Can cities exist without governments?

Published on: 24.02.2026 14:41
UN delegates walk out during Russian ambassador’s speech

Dozens of delegates walked out of Russian ambassador Gennady Gatilov’s speech to the UN conference on disarmament.

Published on: 24.02.2026 14:41
Iran cannot defeat US military might, but it can still win

Capitulation in the form of a deal will not stave off US aggression. Defiance through regional alliances could.

Published on: 24.02.2026 14:15