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8 Of 9 Missing Skiers Found Dead In California Avalanche: Cops

Eight of the nine skiers missing in California after an avalanche have been found dead and one remains missing, police said Wednesday.

Published on: 18.02.2026 19:44
Former Ukraine Army Chief Opens Up About Rift With Zelensky

Ever since he was ousted as the head of Ukraine's army in 2024 and appointed as the country's ambassador to Britain, Valerii Zaluzhnyi has widely been seen as the top political rival to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Published on: 18.02.2026 19:12
Taliban Legalises Domestic Violence As Long As There Are No "Broken Bones"

A new penal code introduced by the Taliban 'legalises' domestic violence against women by allowing husbands to physically punish their wives and children as long as it does not cause "broken bones or open wounds".

Published on: 18.02.2026 19:00
UK Probing Jeffery Epstein's Use Of Airport For Trafficking

British police are assessing whether Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women through a London airport on private flights, part of a now nationally coordinated effort to

Published on: 18.02.2026 18:51
Why Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Is Being Mocked With "Engineer" Memes

The newly sworn-in Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman seems to be the recipient of an unexpected moniker.

Published on: 18.02.2026 17:00
Fire Breaks Out Near Iranian Capital Tehran: Reports

A fire broke out in Iran's Parand near the capital city Tehran, state media reported on Wednesday, publishing videos of smoke rising over the area, which is close to several military and strategic sites in the country's Tehran province.

Published on: 18.02.2026 16:01
"Kinetic Action" In Next Few Weeks? US Preps For Iran Military Ops: Report

The United States could be closer to launching a full-scale attack in the Middle East than most Americans think. A report on Axios citing sources mentions that a US military operation in Iran would be a "massive, weeks-long campaign".

Published on: 18.02.2026 15:14
AI A Knife, It Can Be Used To Butter Bread Or Kill: Norway Minister To NDTV

Norway's Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung believes India's AI Impact Summit has sent a powerful signal to the world: that the future of AI must be collaborative, inclusive and grounded in trust.

Published on: 18.02.2026 13:48
Epstein Survivor Juliette Bryant Says She Was Trafficked After False Modelling Promise

Epstein survivor Juliette Bryant said she was lured from South Africa to the United States with promises of modelling work before being trafficked and abused by Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 18.02.2026 12:57
The Hormuz Threat: Iran's Most Powerful Card Against The US

Two American carrier strike groups are now positioned within operational reach of Iran. One, the USS Abraham Lincoln, has been tracked roughly 700 kilometres from the Iranian coastline.

Published on: 18.02.2026 12:42
India Is Central To The Future Of AI Innovation: Former US AI Advisor Krystle Veda Kaul

At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping geopolitics, defence, and global commerce, the scale and ambition of India's AI Impact Summit in New Delhi has sent a strong signal to the world.

Published on: 18.02.2026 12:36
22-Year-Old Sikh Nurse Hit, Called "Indian Dog" In Australian Gym

A nurse was allegedly traumatised after a racially motivated assault in a gym in an Australian city. While leaving the gym, 22-year-old Harman Preet Singh was harassed by three men in Corio, a suburb in Geelong.

Published on: 18.02.2026 11:08
Millionaire Lawyer In US Found Shot Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances At Retirement Home

Detectives confirmed the trauma was a gunshot wound and officially ruled the death a homicide.

Published on: 18.02.2026 10:41
Canada Silently 'Removed' Over 2,500 Indians In 2025. What It Means

Canada silently "removed" over 18,500 people in the first 10 months of 2025, of whom over 2,500 were from India.

Published on: 18.02.2026 09:56
Tesla's Robotaxis Report 14 Crashes In First 8 Months In US

Tesla launched its limited robotaxi service in Austin in June with about a dozen cars accompanied by human safety monitors, and has slowly increased the fleet.

Published on: 18.02.2026 09:34
Claude Sonnet 4.6, New AI Model, Is Better At Using Computers: Anthropic

Anthropic PBC is releasing a new artificial intelligence model that's intended to be better at using people's computers in increasingly complicated ways, building on the startup's efforts to make AI tools more effective at streamlining tasks.

Published on: 18.02.2026 09:13
"PM Modi Serving Greater Good": Sweden's Deputy PM On India's AI Push

Sweden's Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch has underlined her country's deepening partnership with India across artificial intelligence, innovation, trade, and geopolitics, describing New Delhi as a "chosen partner" for Europe in an era of uncertainty

Published on: 18.02.2026 08:48
NVIDIA Once Tried To Buy Arm For $40 Billion. They've Now Sold All Shares

NVIDIA Corp. sold off the last of its stake in Arm Holdings Plc, a chip technology company that it tried and failed to acquire five years ago.

Published on: 18.02.2026 08:35
Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial

Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.

Published on: 18.02.2026 08:20
US, Iran Praise Progress In Nuclear Talks After Trump Threats

The US and Iran made progress in nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with Tehran's negotiators scheduled to return with a new proposal in two weeks, a US official said.

Published on: 18.02.2026 08:17

News from Arabic Countries

How a robodog triggered an Indian academic scandal

An Indian university is facing backlash for presenting a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own innovation at an AI summit.

Published on: 18.02.2026 21:00
Is ISIL on the verge of becoming a regional threat once again?

The US has transferred thousands of detainees linked to the group from Syria to Iraq.

Published on: 18.02.2026 20:58
UNSC moves Gaza meeting to avoid clash with Trump’s Board of Peace

UN Security Council meeting addresses Gaza 'ceasefire' and Israeli plans to expand West Bank control.

Published on: 18.02.2026 20:49
Law enforcement says eight killed by avalanche in California mountains

One person remains missing after a heavy avalanche engulfed a group of skiers in the US's Sierra Nevada mountains.

Published on: 18.02.2026 20:27
‘Board of Peace’: Reality vs Rhetoric

Trump's "Board of Peace" is pledging five billion dollars to rebuild Gaza and thousands of foreign troops.

Published on: 18.02.2026 19:12
After health rumours, UAE President MBZ seen meeting with US lawmaker

US Senator Graham claims the UAE royal is 'as sharp as I’ve ever seen him' in Abu Dhabi encounter.

Published on: 18.02.2026 18:55
Mark Zuckerberg appears to be ‘served’ new lawsuit upon arrival at court

A man handed Mark Zuckerberg a stack of papers and said “you’ve been served with a summons and complaint."

Published on: 18.02.2026 18:44
Leila Shahid, Palestinian diplomat, dies in France aged 76

Tributes pour in for former Palestinian envoy to France and EU, remembered as 'voice for justice, freedom and peace'.

Published on: 18.02.2026 18:33
US says that it will review Moderna flu vaccine it previously declined

The pharmaceutical giant expressed optimism that its new flu shot would be available this year, after approval concerns.

Published on: 18.02.2026 18:04
LIVE: Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Milan – Champions League playoff

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as the Norwegian minnows take on the Italian giants.

Published on: 18.02.2026 18:00
She took on Britain’s Palestine Action ban. Then she won.

Israel approves West Bank land claims unless Palestinians prove ownership, sparking ‘annexation’ accusations.

Published on: 18.02.2026 17:46
India beat Netherlands to clean sweep group before T20 World Cup Super 8s

Shivan Dube shines as India warm up for South Africa by beating Netherlands in final group game at T20 World Cup.

Published on: 18.02.2026 17:40
Iranian families mark protest killings as schools observe strikes

Teachers' strikes in Iran condemn student killings during protests as mourning ceremonies take place nationwide.

Published on: 18.02.2026 17:37
Still Together | Ep 2 – New York

Amid a global polycrisis, new arrivals in New York face a fractured city where sanctuary feels ever more out of reach.

Published on: 18.02.2026 17:00
No breakthrough, no breakdown in Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva

Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains what happened—and what didn’t—at the third round of Russia-Ukraine talks.

Published on: 18.02.2026 16:29
Real Madrid’s Vinicius to have alleged racist abuse investigated by UEFA

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior alleges racist abuse against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in the UEFA Champions League.

Published on: 18.02.2026 16:19
Russia-Ukraine talks: All the mediation efforts, and where they stand

Nearly four years into Russia's war on Ukraine, multiple peace efforts have been started, but no end is in sight.

Published on: 18.02.2026 14:55
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi reappointed as PM

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister by Emperor Naruhito.

Published on: 18.02.2026 14:37
Why is the US targeting Cuba’s global medical missions?

Amid Cuba’s deepening fuel crisis, countries are bowing to US pressure and winding down their Cuban medical programmes.

Published on: 18.02.2026 14:06
Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom Olympic gold medal at Winter Games 2026

American ski great clinches her fourth career Olympic medal, and her first since 2018, in the women's slalom at Tofane.

Published on: 18.02.2026 14:05
Pro-Palestine activists acquitted of burglary at Israeli arms site in UK

Filton24 defendants, members of Palestine Action, found not guilty as prosecutors fail to provide evidence.

Published on: 18.02.2026 13:43
Facebook, TikTok suspended in Gabon under regulator’s order

Gabonese authorities impose indefinite social media blackout, citing risks to social cohesion and national stability.

Published on: 18.02.2026 13:37
Life on Hold: Stories of Displacement from the Ukraine War

What does it mean to put your life on hold when war forces you to leave home?

Published on: 18.02.2026 13:36
Israel kills two in Gaza, blocks thousands from medical exit through Rafah

The latest deaths come as just 260 people have been allowed to seek medical care via the crossing to Egypt, the UN says.

Published on: 18.02.2026 13:27
Farhan leads Pakistan into T20 World Cup Super Eights as Namibia crumble

Pakistan beat Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo as Sahibzada Farhan hits his first T20 international century.

Published on: 18.02.2026 13:26