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"There's This Sort Of Clown Show": Obama After Trump's Racist Monkey Clip

Former US president Barack Obama criticised a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and Michelle as monkeys.

Published on: 15.02.2026 11:41
Om Birla To Represent India At Tarique Rahman's Oath Ceremony In Bangladesh

The Speaker's participation at this important event underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh, the foreign ministry said.

Published on: 15.02.2026 11:37
Ukraine Ex-Minister Arrested While Fleeing Country Amid Corruption Scandal

Ukraine's NABU anti-corruption force said Sunday it arrested the country's former energy minister, German Galushchenko -- who resigned last year during a massive corruption scandal -- as he tried to cross Ukraine's border.

Published on: 15.02.2026 11:36
Imran Khan Being Moved From Jail? His Party Says 'Ex-PM's Life At Risk'

Adding fuel to the already contentious issue of Imran Khan's health, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claimed that its founder and former Prime Minister of Pakistan is being secretly moved from jail to a hospital for medical treatment.

Published on: 15.02.2026 11:33
2,000-Year-Old Iron Age Temple Discovered In Denmark

A temple and fortified settlement were found in Denmark's Central region during a research being conducted by Museum Midtjylland.

Published on: 15.02.2026 10:58
40,000-Year-Old Sealed Cave Opened In Gibraltar. Here's What Was Found

The Vanguard Cave in the Gorham's Cave Complex has been an area of interest among Gibraltar National Museum archaeologists since 2012.

Published on: 15.02.2026 10:37
Salamander That Never Grows Up Can Regenerate A Crucial Immune Organ: Study

Axolotls, the frilly-headed salamanders that stay in their tadpole' form forever, have the ability to completely regrow their thymus, according to recent research.

Published on: 15.02.2026 10:33
Iran Says "Ready To Discuss" Nuclear Programme Issues With US, Then A Rider

Iran is ready to discuss issues related to its nuclear programme, but then the sanctions against it will also have to be on the table, an Iranian minister said, adding that "the ball is in America's court".

Published on: 15.02.2026 10:19
Google Marks Annular Solar Eclipse With Animation: Here's How It Works

The world will witness its first solar eclipse of 2026 on Tuesday, February 17. The astronomical event, which is also known as the Ring Of Fire',has generated significant buzz among astronomers and stargazers.

Published on: 15.02.2026 09:28
"Trump Is Temporary, Will Be Gone In 3 Years": California Governor

The second-term governor and likely 2028 presidential candidate has taken his Donald Trump-bashing tour to the Munich Security Conference, weeks after he was in Davos, Switzerland, at the World Economic Forum.

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:34
Barack Obama Says Aliens Are "Real", But Denies Cover-Up At Area 51

Obama's comments come amid growing interest in Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs).

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:28
Zelensky Calls Putin "Slave to War," Says All Ukrainian Power Plants Damaged

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Russia's Vladimir Putin as a "slave to war" in a speech to the Munich Security Conference Saturday, adding that Russia's attacks had damaged every power plant in the country.

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:17
What's Next For Yunus As His Term As Bangladesh Chief Adviser Comes To An End?

As Muhammad Yunus's term as Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh comes to an end, speculation is growing about what role he may take up next.

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:15
US, Iran To Resume Nuclear Programme Talks In Geneva Amid Rising Tensions

Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran's nuclear programme next week, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said Saturday.

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:09
Video: 'Show ID' - Pak Army Chief Asim Munir Nearly Stopped At Munich Event

A security officer at an event in Germany's Munich almost stopped Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir over his identity card.

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:00
How A Soviet-Era Heating System Is Helping Russia Freeze Ukraine

In January, temperatures went below minus 15 degrees Celsius as Moscow targeted energy infrastructure, leaving a large number of Ukrainians without heating.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:51
Pentagon May Cut Ties With Anthropic Over Restrictions On Use Of AI Models

The Pentagon is considering ending its relationship with artificial intelligence company Anthropic over its insistence on keeping some restrictions on how the US military uses its models

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:46
Scientists Identify 3,000 "Surging" Glaciers, List Out Risks: Study

Scientists confirmed that over 3,100 glaciers have surged. They have also identified 81 glaciers that pose the greatest danger once they have surged.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:34
4 Astronauts Reach International Space Station To Replace NASA Crew

The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday's arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:18
Obama Slams Immigration Operations In Minnesota, Likens It To "Dictatorships"

Former US president Barack Obama on Saturday condemned the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minnesota, comparing their behaviour to conduct seen "in dictatorships."

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:05

News from Arabic Countries

Iran seeks to get out of FATF blacklist amid domestic political divisions

North Korea and Myanmar are other two countries on global financial blacklist as Tehran promises countermeasures.

Published on: 15.02.2026 14:24
Iran’s Araghchi slams European powers for ‘irrelevance’ in nuclear talks

Foreign minister says regional powers have been 'far more effective' than the European countries.

Published on: 15.02.2026 14:20
Filmmaker explains why he backs Francesca Albanese amid pressure to resign

Over 100 artists have signed a letter in support of Francesca Albanese who faces calls to step down as UN rapporteur.

Published on: 15.02.2026 14:05
Cricket fans ready for hotly-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash

Supporters of India and Pakistan have flocked to see the highly-anticipated cricket match between archrivals at the ICC.

Published on: 15.02.2026 13:48
Gaza author and analyst Jehad Abusalim on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Gaza author Jehad Abusalim speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s Board of Peace and the enclave's future.

Published on: 15.02.2026 13:17
Europeans say Russia poisoned dissident Alexey Navalny with dart frog toxin

Five European countries say lab tests conclude that Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was killed in 2024.

Published on: 15.02.2026 13:05
Israel approves proposal to register West Bank lands as ‘state property’

Proposal was submitted by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and others, public broadcaster KAN reports.

Published on: 15.02.2026 12:54
Gaza’s Nasser Hospital slams MSF’s ‘unsubstantiated’ armed men allegation

Hospital says MSF issued statements that 'misrepresent facts, mirror narratives historically used to justify' attacks.

Published on: 15.02.2026 12:10
Trump and Netanyahu align on Iran pressure but split on endgame

Trump, Netanyahu agree to sanction Iranian oil; analysts say Israel is pushing for war to cover West Bank annexation.

Published on: 15.02.2026 12:09
How the Epstein files exposed victims but protected the powerful

The release of the Epstein files was supposed to expose a sex trafficking ring. Instead, they exposed the victims.

Published on: 15.02.2026 11:46
From the Balkans with Guns

Weapons from the Balkans are fuelling violence on the streets of Sweden. People & Power follows their trail.

Published on: 15.02.2026 11:30
Why are experts sounding the alarm on AI risks?

AI is advancing in rapid and unpredictable ways but there is no joint framework to keep it in check, experts say.

Published on: 15.02.2026 11:24
A pardon for a price? How Donald Trump has reimagined presidential clemency

Critics have warned that the US president has taken an increasingly transactional approach to granting clemency.

Published on: 15.02.2026 11:20
‘Very hopeful’: Cautious optimism among Gen Z Bangladeshis after key vote

As BNP's Rahman ascends to power, young Bangladeshis demand gov't prioritise their voices and deliver on poll promises.

Published on: 15.02.2026 10:03
UN chief tells Al Jazeera that Security Council needs permanent Africa seat

UNSG Antonio Guterres spoke to Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa and said Africa should have a permanent seat on the UNSC.

Published on: 15.02.2026 09:57
Ramadan 2026: Fasting hours, suhoor and iftar times around the world

The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 11.5 to 15.5 hours, depending on where in the world you are.

Published on: 15.02.2026 09:45
West Indies beat Nepal, become first team into T20 World Cup Super Eights

Shai Hope's unbeaten half-century steers West Indies into the last eight and eliminates Nepal from the T20 World Cup.

Published on: 15.02.2026 09:44
Brazil wins first gold medal for South America at Winter Olympics

Brazil became the first South American country to win gold at the Winter Olympics.

Published on: 15.02.2026 09:08
Nigeria’s Argungu fishing contest returns after years of pause

Traditional fishing methods shine at Argungu's iconic festival, preserving heritage and boosting local economy.

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:40
The Palestinian cause cannot speak only to the left

Moral clarity has not shifted Western policy; persuasion must extend into the arenas where power actually sits.

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:33
LIVE: India vs Pakistan – T20 World Cup

Follow our live build-up, with toss, team news and analysis, ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group A clash.

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:31
What is the ‘dart frog’ toxin, said to be linked to Alexey Navalny’s death?

Five European countries allege that Russians poisoned Navalny, which caused his death about two years ago.

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:23
US says over 5,700 suspected ISIL detainees relocated from Syria to Iraq

Iraqi authorities confirm the transfer, saying detainees of 61 nationalities have arrived in the country.

Published on: 15.02.2026 08:03
‘Clown show’: Obama reacts to Trump sharing racist monkey video

Without mentioning Trump by name, Obama says a majority of Americans 'find this behaviour deeply troubling'.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:49
Zelenskyy says US ‘too often’ pushes Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions

Ukraine's president calls his Russian counterpart a 'slave to war' and accuses Moscow of stalling talks.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:08