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Afghanistan Attacks Border Posts, Claims Dozens Killed, Pakistan Hits Back

Afghanistan attacked Pakistani forces on Thursday and claimed to have killed and captured dozens of soldiers in retaliation for deadly air strikes days earlier.

Published on: 26.02.2026 19:01
Inside Iran's Missile Power: Why It Alarms West And How Far They Can Reach

Iran holds a new round of nuclear talks with the United States on Thursday in Geneva. Its arsenal of missiles has been a sticking point in negotiations.

Published on: 26.02.2026 18:41
PM Modi Israel Visit Highlights: 'Confident Ties Will Reach New Heights': PM Modi As He Leaves Israel

Narendra Modi Israel Visit Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to Israel on a two-day high-profile visit on Wednesday, marking his second trip to Tel Aviv after the historic 2017 visit.

Published on: 26.02.2026 18:28
India-Israel Ties Elevated To "Special Strategic Partnership" During PM's Visit

India and Israel on Thursday announced the elevation of their bilateral relationship to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity", marking a significant expansion of cooperation across defence, technology and trade.

Published on: 26.02.2026 18:25
Instagram To Alert Parents When Teens Search For Suicide Terms

Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suicide or self-harm, platform owner Meta announced Thursday, as the company faces mounting legal pressure over its handling of young users.

Published on: 26.02.2026 18:16
White House Accused Of Hiding Trump Allegations In Epstein Files

The top Democrat on a congressional committee probing the Jeffrey Epstein scandal accused the White House Thursday of covering up revelations about President Donald Trump in files on the late sex offender.

Published on: 26.02.2026 18:15
China Sacks Minister, 9 Military Officials As Part Of Xi's Corruption Purge

They also voted to remove Liu Shaoyun from his position as head of the People's Liberation Army's military court, without explaining why.

Published on: 26.02.2026 17:53
In Historic First, US Deploys Stealth Fighters In Israel Amid Iran Tensions

The US has already gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships in the Middle East as a war looms over Iran. However, for the first time, the US has deployed combat aircraft to Israel for a potential war mission.

Published on: 26.02.2026 17:26
'Heinous Individual, Didn't Know About Criminal Acts': Hillary Clinton On Epstein

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told US House lawmakers that she did not know of late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein or his ex-associate Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes on the first day of depositions that will also include Bill Clinton.

Published on: 26.02.2026 17:21
Afghanistan Retaliates, Launches "Large-Scale Offensive Ops" Against Pak

Afghanistan has launched offensive operations against Pakistani military positions along the border, the Taliban's spokesperson said on Thursday, in retaliation for recent Pakistani airstrikes.

Published on: 26.02.2026 17:06
10-Year-Old In China Sues Father For Using Rs 11 Lakh Of His Gift Fund For Second Wedding

The father refused to return the funds, arguing the money was gifted by his relatives and friends over many years.

Published on: 26.02.2026 16:58
Rise Of Europe's Gen-Z Queens: How Gender-Neutral Succession Is Paving Way For A New Era Of Female Monarchs

This shift is largely thanks to absolute primogeniture -- a system of hereditary succession where the firstborn child inherits the throne, regardless of their gender.

Published on: 26.02.2026 16:21
Indian Businessman Refused Permission To Appeal In Trafigura Nickel Fraud Suit

Indian businessman Prateek Gupta was refused permission by London's High Court on Thursday to appeal against a ruling that he defrauded commodities trader Trafigura over fake nickel cargoes.

Published on: 26.02.2026 14:34
Indian-Origin Doctor's Chilling Call To US Cops After Killing Daughter

Months after an Indian-origin doctor was charged with killing her four-year-old daughter by drowning her in a pool at a short-term rental home in Florida, US authorities have released her eerie 911 call reporting the incident in June 2025.

Published on: 26.02.2026 13:48
Free Trade Pact With India Expected This Year: Israel Envoy To NDTV

Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said that the first round of the negotiations on the free trade agreement with India was concluded two days ago and that the deal could be wrapped by 2026.

Published on: 26.02.2026 13:38
India, Israel Release Joint Statement After PM Modi-Netanyahu Meet. Read Full Text

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, addressed a joint press conference on Thursday during the second day of PM Modi's state visit.

Published on: 26.02.2026 13:20
"I Owe India": Netanyahu, His Wife And Their 'First Date' At Indian Restaurant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he owes India "a great personal debt" because he met his wife Sara in an Indian restaurant in Israel's Tel Aviv. He said the "food was unbelievable".

Published on: 26.02.2026 12:32
Japanese Funeral Home Offers New Way To Meditate: Inside A Coffin

People in Japan are seeking refuge inside coffins, not for funerals but as a form of meditation. It began as a simple, unusual idea by a funeral home in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, and has now turned into a popular wellness trend.

Published on: 26.02.2026 12:26
"No Place For Terrorism": PM Modi's Message For World Peace From Israel

India and Israel agree there is 'no place for terrorism in the world', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday in a strong joint statement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Published on: 26.02.2026 12:18
World Economic Forum CEO Borge Brende Quits Amid Probe Over Epstein Ties

The CEO of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, said on Thursday that he was stepping down after an investigation was launched into his relationship with late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 26.02.2026 11:58

News from Arabic Countries

US-Iran talks conclude with claims of progress but few details

Technical discussions to continue in Vienna, but unclear whether differences can be resolved to avoid war.

Published on: 26.02.2026 20:22
US government asks Supreme Court to allow deportation of Syrian migrants

Trump has pushed to strip migrants of Temporary Protected Status, arguing that their countries are no longer unsafe.

Published on: 26.02.2026 20:22
Kenyan man charged with duping people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

Kenya's director of public prosecutions office says Festus Omwamba is accused of human trafficking.

Published on: 26.02.2026 20:14
After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality

US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.

Published on: 26.02.2026 20:08
Journalists demand Israel end Gaza entry ban

The Foreign Press Association of Israel and the Palestinian Territories is demanding Israel let journalists into Gaza.

Published on: 26.02.2026 20:00
How US economic warfare pushed Cuba to humanitarian collapse

The US has eased its fuel embargo on Cuba, after sanctions helped pushed the country to what the UN calls “humanitarian

Published on: 26.02.2026 19:52
International doctors forced to leave Gaza over Israeli demands

Seventeen aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court after the government moved to ban 37 NGOs in Gaza.

Published on: 26.02.2026 19:19
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify at US House Epstein hearing

The former secretary of state accused the Republican-led panel of seeking to protect political allies in probe.

Published on: 26.02.2026 19:15
India and Israel pledge to boost cooperation on trade, defence

Narendra Modi's visit to Israel has drawn criticism at home amid tensions over Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.

Published on: 26.02.2026 18:09
Blood tech: UK’s use of Israeli spyware that helps underpin a genocide

Despite its public objections to Israel's actions, the UK is buying spyware developed and tested on Palestinians.

Published on: 26.02.2026 17:54
Afghanistan launches attacks against Pakistan, draws ‘immediate response’

Afghan military source tells Al Jazeera 13 border outposts were captured as Pakistan denies that any posts were seized.

Published on: 26.02.2026 17:20
India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs to chase T20 World Cup semifinal spot

India knocked out a defiant Zimbabwe in a high-scoring match in Chennai to keep alive their chances of making the semis.

Published on: 26.02.2026 17:17
Trump U-turn: Is Venezuelan oil really available to Cuba again?

The US says it will licence entities to sell the oil to Cuba except those linked to the Cuban government and military.

Published on: 26.02.2026 15:54
From Gaza to defence: Five key takeaways from Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit

Indian PM throws his weight behind Israel's Netanyahu even as genocide continues in occupied Palestinian territory.

Published on: 26.02.2026 15:52
Epstein and the politics of distraction

Scandal individualises corruption, creating a spectacle that redirects anger away from structural power.

Published on: 26.02.2026 15:44
Gaza mother recognises missing son on Israeli ‘for sale’ post

A mother from Gaza says she recognised her missing son listed as ‘for sale’ in a post shared by Israeli soldiers.

Published on: 26.02.2026 15:22
What is Greater Israel, and how popular is it among Israelis?

Recent US and Israeli comments on 'Greater Israel' trigger regional concerns over sovereignty and territorial expansion.

Published on: 26.02.2026 14:56
Kim Jong Un oversees massive Pyongyang military parade

Kim Jong Un oversaw a massive military parade in Pyongyang to wrap up the once every-five-years Workers' Party congress.

Published on: 26.02.2026 14:40
World Economic Forum head Borge Brende quits after Epstein links revealed

The World Economic Forum boss, a former Norwegian foreign minister, had dinners and exchanged messages with Epstein.

Published on: 26.02.2026 14:28
Has Trump’s trade strategy lost leverage?

A Supreme Court setback on tariffs challenges Trump's protectionist trade strategy.

Published on: 26.02.2026 13:59
Global impunity fuels Israel’s illegal push to annex West Bank: Amnesty

Rights group slams international failure to deter Israel’s escalating annexation, apartheid policies in the West Bank.

Published on: 26.02.2026 13:49
Who is really safe in India and Israel?

Not even all Hindus and Jews find safety in the countries supposedly built to protect them.

Published on: 26.02.2026 13:49
India-Israel axis: What are the IMEC corridor, I2U2 grouping Modi spoke of?

During his Knesset speech in Jerusalem, Modi mentioned multilateral projects on which India and Israel collaborate.

Published on: 26.02.2026 13:48
ElevenLabs CEO says voice AI will change everything. Can it be controlled?

From restoring speech to deepfakes, Mati Staniszewski talks about where voice AI crosses the line.

Published on: 26.02.2026 13:44
How Trump’s 2026 Iran ‘war’ script echoes and twists the 2003 Iraq playbook

Echoes of 2003: How Trump is using conflicting intel and homeland threats to justify a new escalation with Iran.

Published on: 26.02.2026 13:03