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Trump Claims 11 Jets Downed During Op Sindoor. A Hint At Major Pak Losses?

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he mediated between India and Pakistan during the 2025 military standoff, claiming he had threatened to put 200 per cent tariffs on the two nuclear-armed neighbours if they didn't stop the fighting.

Published on: 20.02.2026 06:18
US State Sues Apple Over Alleged Use Of ICloud For Storing Child Sex Abuse Material

The US state of West Virginia on Thursday said it is suing Apple over child sex abuse material people tuck away in its iCloud online storage service.

Published on: 20.02.2026 06:08
UK Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest Puts Spotlight On Lord Mountbatten Abuse Claims

The arrest of former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor now also put the spotlight on Andrew's great-uncle, and India's last Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, who was accused of sexually abusing young boys in the Kincora Boys' Home scandal.

Published on: 20.02.2026 06:07
"Epstein Told Me His Darkest Secrets": Survivor Recalls Once-Silenced Horror To NDTV

Rina Oh, who was 21 at the time, told NDTV that Jeffrey Epstein "psychologically harmed" her by insulting and criticising her body.

Published on: 20.02.2026 05:54
India May Join Pax Silica Next Month: All About The US-Led Initiative

India is poised to become a full member of the US-led strategic group Pax Silica, with a formal invitation expected next month, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor revealed during his visit to New Delhi.

Published on: 20.02.2026 05:28
AI To Starlink: How Drone Technology Transformed Battlefield In Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine drags into its fifth year, drones have come to completely dominate the front line -- a transformation in modern warfare that is being watched around the world.

Published on: 20.02.2026 05:27
Who Is Namgya Khampa, Indian Diplomat At Donald Trump's Board Of Peace Meet

Namgya C Khampa is a 2000-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). She has over two decades of experience in Indian diplomacy.

Published on: 20.02.2026 05:20
Illegal Indian 'Alien' Truck Driver In ICE Custody After Fatal US Crash

A 25-year-old Indian man has been arrested in the United States after his truck caused a three-vehicle collision, killing a 64-year-old man in Indiana.

Published on: 20.02.2026 04:48
British Museum Removes 'Palestine' From Some Displays Citing Historical Inaccuracy

The British Museum has removed the term Palestine from certain displays, citing its inaccuracy and lack of neutrality, following concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel.

Published on: 20.02.2026 04:48
Ex-Prince Andrew's Picture In His Range Rover After Release From Jail Goes Viral

Slumped in the back seat of his Range Rover, a visibly shaken man once referred to as the "Playboy Prince" stares ahead of him as the car leaves Aylsham police station in Norfolk, England.

Published on: 20.02.2026 04:27
'Don't Know Why People Are Criticising It': Macron On India Rafale Deal

French President Emmanuel Macron has a message for critics of India's proposed move to purchase and co-produce 114 Rafale fighter jets—the deal will make India stronger.

Published on: 20.02.2026 04:26
UK Denies Trump's Request To Use Its Key Base For Any Iran Strike: Report

Donald Trump's retraction of support for UK's deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius comes as the UK government holds off giving permission for him to use the Diego Garcia military base in the archipelago for any possible strike on Iran.

Published on: 20.02.2026 04:11
'2 Attempts Were Made To Cut Deal With Imran Khan, He Refused': Pak PM's Aide

A close aide of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that jailed former premier Imran Khan was offered a "deal" twice but he declined to accept it.

Published on: 20.02.2026 03:04
"I Don't Like Young, Handsome Men. Women I Like": Trump At Peace Board Meet

World leaders who accepted the invitation of President Donald Trump to join his new peace board were greeted in Washington on Thursday with a mix of fanfare and personal flattery.

Published on: 20.02.2026 03:02
Trump Orders Release Of Files On Aliens, Cites Obama's Viral "Area 51" Remarks

Donald Trump said Thursday he is ordering federal agencies to begin "identifying and releasing" government files related to UFOs and aliens, a move sought for decades by some Americans.

Published on: 20.02.2026 02:56
"Bad For Royal Family": Trump On Ex-UK Prince Andrew's Arrest Over Epstein Probe

US President Donald Trump said that the former English Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest in connection with the late convicted sex offender and trafficker Jeffrey Epstein is a "shame" and "bad for the royal family."

Published on: 20.02.2026 02:25
Will Respond "Decisively" If Subjected To Military Aggression: Iran To UN

Iran told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday that Tehran will consider bases, facilities and assets of the "hostile force" in the region as legitimate targets if it faces military aggression.

Published on: 20.02.2026 02:15
Rishi Sunak By His Side, UK Deputy PM Reveals His India Connection

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy shared the stage at the British High Commission in New Delhi, blending humour, shared heritage and discussion on AI during a fireside chat.

Published on: 20.02.2026 02:08
India, Switzerland Shape Global AI Rules As Leaders Meet At AI Impact Summit

Swiss President Parmelin is on a two-day visit to India to participate in the AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing renewed momentum to what both sides described as a "friendly and multifaceted" relationship.

Published on: 20.02.2026 02:07
F-22 Raptors, F-35 Lightnings: US Unleashes Massive Air Armada, Iran Watches

The US military has assembled the greatest amount of air power in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq by sending significant numbers of cutting-edge F-35 and F-22 jet fighters and support aircraft to the region.

Published on: 20.02.2026 01:07

News from Arabic Countries

Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next?

February 8 collapse killed at least 15 people in Lebanon's second city, where buildings are in poor condition.

Published on: 20.02.2026 04:56
Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan

Kazakhstan and Kosovo have also pledged to participate, while Egypt and Jordan will provide training for police.

Published on: 20.02.2026 04:37
Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt

Road accidents, often linked to speeding, claim thousands of lives each year in Egypt.

Published on: 20.02.2026 04:12
US pays about $160m towards nearly $4bn in UN dues

President Trump has slashed foreign aid and repeatedly criticised the United Nations for failing to meet its goals.

Published on: 20.02.2026 02:33
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un launches key party congress held every 5 years

Kim focuses on improving economic activity in opening speech at Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Published on: 20.02.2026 02:22
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457

These are the key developments from day 1,457 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 20.02.2026 02:02
New Mexico reopens criminal probe related to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

State officials say the information in unsealed FBI files 'warrant further examination' of a case closed in 2019.

Published on: 20.02.2026 01:18
IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’

Figures show Venezuela's public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult.

Published on: 20.02.2026 00:08
New Zealand vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

New Zealand and Pakistan play the first game of the Super Eights stage at the T20 World Cup with both eyeing title tilt.

Published on: 19.02.2026 23:50
Macron and Meloni clash over killing of French far-right activist in Lyon

A war of words has erupted between the French president and Italian prime minister over the murder of Quentin Deranque.

Published on: 19.02.2026 23:12
Strike over labour reforms brings Argentina’s capital to a near-standstill

The Chamber of Deputies is weighing a labour bill that would increase work hours, cut severance pay and ease firing.

Published on: 19.02.2026 23:06
Why was former Prince Andrew arrested by UK police?

Mountbatten-Windsor, the former UK prince, has not been charged with a crime and was released under investigation.

Published on: 19.02.2026 23:02
Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US

US lawmakers call on the Trump administration to pursue justice for victims, as UN expert urges probes across the world.

Published on: 19.02.2026 22:54
Is social media addictive?

Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.

Published on: 19.02.2026 22:12
US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge

The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.

Published on: 19.02.2026 21:00
Qatar pledges $1bn for Gaza peace mission

Qatar has pledged $1 billion to support the Board of Peace’s mission in Gaza

Published on: 19.02.2026 20:28
South Africa police arrest son of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe

The youngest son of the former Zimbabwe president was detained after a gardener was shot at his home in South Africa.

Published on: 19.02.2026 20:25
Files reveal Epstein was offered chance to buy US Pentagon, FBI buildings

New files show Epstein, who had close ties to Israel, was offered sensitive US government real estate deals.

Published on: 19.02.2026 20:03
Kenyan families demand return of loved ones recruited into Russian army

Official intelligence report revealed that more than 1,000 citizens had been lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine.

Published on: 19.02.2026 19:45
Masked protesters arrested outside Trump’s Board of Peace meeting

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in downtown Washington, DC, outside Donald Trump’s Board of Peace event.

Published on: 19.02.2026 19:38
Decades of international failure on Palestine

"Board of Peace" convenes after decades of inaction on Palestinian demands to end the Israeli occupation.

Published on: 19.02.2026 19:28
Palestinians in Gaza say ‘Board of Peace’ will further occupation

Many Palestinians in Gaza reacted to the first meeting of the so-called “Board of Peace” with deep scepticism.

Published on: 19.02.2026 19:12
Trump announces billions of dollars in Gaza aid at Board of Peace meeting

US President Donald Trump announces pledges to a Gaza reconstruction fund during first meeting of his Board of Peace.

Published on: 19.02.2026 18:47
Les Wexner: How the billionaire enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s rise

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak received Wexner Foundation funds. Years later, he partnered with Epstein.

Published on: 19.02.2026 17:57
The quiet conquest of the West Bank and the death of the Oslo Accords

Israel is seeking to achieve through paperwork what warfare alone could not.

Published on: 19.02.2026 17:40