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Russia Calls On Iran To "Exercise Restraint" Amid US Military Buildup

Russia called for restraint on Thursday amid growing tensions over a possible US attack on Iran, and as Moscow and Tehran staged naval drills that the Kremlin said were scheduled and should not be a cause for alarm.

Published on: 19.02.2026 12:06
'Possibility Of Conflict Real': Poland PM Calls For Poles To Leave Iran

Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Thursday for all Polish citizens to leave Iran, after US President Donald Trump again hinted at military action against the Islamic republic.

Published on: 19.02.2026 11:47
What Is 'Misconduct In Public Office' Charge Against Ex-British Royal Andrew

Ex-royal Prince Andrew has been arrested from the family's estate in Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office, multiple British media reports said Thursday afternoon.

Published on: 19.02.2026 11:44
Andrew Arrested Over Epstein Files, But Cops Won't Name Him. UK Law Explained

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and also amid allegations that he had links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 19.02.2026 11:38
Former UK Royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested: A Timeline Of Controversies

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the second son of late Queen Elizabeth II, has been at the centre of scandals for decades.

Published on: 19.02.2026 11:36
Former UK Royal Andrew Arrested Amid Probe Into Epstein Ties

Former Prince Andrew has been arrested at his temporary home, the Sandringham estate, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to reports. The Thames Valley Police said on Thursday that the ex-royal is in custody.

Published on: 19.02.2026 11:22
"Help Families In Need": Usha Vance Asks Supporters To Donate Diapers

Diaper banks provide essential supplies to low-income families.

Published on: 19.02.2026 10:15
UAE Announces Reduced Private Sector Working Hours For Ramadan 2026

Under UAE labour law, private sector employees, both Muslim and nonMuslim, will work two hours less each day during Ramadan.

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:57
Shirtless, Blindfolded: Disturbing Video Emerges Of 2024 'Hazing' Session

Fresh details about a hazing incident that took place at the University of Iowa in November 2024 have emerged, courtesy of police body camera footage.

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:49
Opinion: Opinion | Trump Might Not Actually Have A 'Real' Plan For Iran

Sure, the US is very capable of another military-driven 'hit-and-run', this time in Iran. But the question would remain, to what end?

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:46
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: 19.02.2026 09:42
Opinion: Opinion: Tim Cook Seems Determined To Keep Bruising Apple

For 13 years running, the iPhone maker has been the world's most valuable brand as measured by the consulting firm Interbrand.

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:32
How A 2020 Tremor Through Central Asia Unmasked China's Nuclear Secrets

A small tremor rippled through a remote corner of Central Asia in June 2020. It registered at 2.75 on the seismic scale. The signal was picked up by a monitoring station in Kazakhstan operated by the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:31
British Couple, Arrested For Espionage During World Tour, Jailed For 10 Years

A British couple detained in Iran since January 2025 have been sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, their family announced on Thursday, prompting condemnation from the UK government.

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:27
16 Killed In Building Collapse After Gas Cylinder Blast In Pak's Karachi

A gas explosion ripped through an apartment building in Pakistan's largest port city of Karachi on Thursday, killing at least 16 people, including women and children, and injuring several others after part of the structure collapsed.

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:27
Passengers Evacuate JetBlue Plane Using Slides After Emergency Landing At Newark Airport

The airport was reportedly closed for some hours, causing widespread cancellations, diversions and delays

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:25
Kim Jong Un Behind The Wheels Of Rocket Launcher In North Korea Nuclear Flex

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly took a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher for a stroll on the roads of the capital, Pyongyang.

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:25
Ex-South Korean President Gets Life Sentence For Imposing Martial Law

A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison, finding him guilty of leading an insurrection when he abruptly declared martial law in 2024.

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:13
Video: Priest, Unwell, Vomits On Taiwan President At Event

The incident occurred on the second day of the Lunar New Year at the Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple, where Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was attending traditional festivities.

Published on: 19.02.2026 08:16
All About Jay Bhattacharya, Kolkata-Born Head Of US Disease Research Body

Jay Bhattacharya is currently the head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Published on: 19.02.2026 08:00

News from Arabic Countries

Israel installed security at Epstein’s Manhattan apartment for ex-PM Barak

Investigation reveals the Israeli government installed surveillance equipment at a Jeffrey Epstein-managed residence.

Published on: 19.02.2026 12:24
Israeli raids in occupied West Bank at start of Ramadan

Israeli forces carried out violent raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining Palestinians and demolishing homes.

Published on: 19.02.2026 12:16
Slot offers Vinicius support, saying football ‘must do more’ against racism

Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks out about racism in football and says it must do more to prevent future incidents.

Published on: 19.02.2026 12:15
What happened to ISIL?

At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.

Published on: 19.02.2026 12:03
Director rejects Berlinale award over Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza

Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania leaves Berlin film award on stage, demanding accountability for genocide in Gaza.

Published on: 19.02.2026 12:01
The war on UNRWA: Gaza and the erosion of intl law

On Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with UNRWA’s commissioner general, Philippe Lazzarini.

Published on: 19.02.2026 11:46
UK King’s brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former UK prince, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Published on: 19.02.2026 10:48
Epstein’s shadow: Why Bill Gates pulled out of Modi’s AI summit

India’s AI summit was meant to showcase the country's potential, but controversy and Gates's exit stole the spotlight.

Published on: 19.02.2026 10:45
LIVE: Ex-UK Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested amid Epstein scandal

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his title last year over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 19.02.2026 10:40
Migrants are not responsible for the UK’s healthcare crisis

They are not a burden on the NHS, but a vital part of how it functions.

Published on: 19.02.2026 10:19
UK ex-Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his title last year over his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 19.02.2026 10:16
Can Europe reduce its dependence on the US and at what cost?

Trump's tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance.

Published on: 19.02.2026 10:04
Visualising AI spending: How does it compare with history’s mega projects?

AI spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, surpassing the largest scientific and infrastructure projects.

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:39
UN mission finds RSF destruction in el-Fasher bears ‘hallmarks of genocide’

UN probe documents coordinated ethnic targeting, rape and torture against non-Arab communities in Sudanese city.

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:26
The cost of genocide: Israel’s war on Gaza by the numbers

Billions of dollars have been spent, directly and indirectly, by Israel since starting its military operations in Gaza in October 2023.

Published on: 19.02.2026 09:21
Iran builds concrete shield at military site amid acute US tensions

Satellite images reveal Iran fortifying its Parchin military complex against aerial strikes.

Published on: 19.02.2026 08:47
Legal doping in sport: Records or Ethics?

Samantha Johnson looks at the Enhanced Games and how doping, once sport’s red line, is now being marketed as innovation.

Published on: 19.02.2026 08:38
‘Holding hands’: How Nigeria turned Trump’s threats to military partnership

Trump and Nigeria appeared headed for a clash over bogus claims of a Christian massacre. Now the US is helping Nigeria.

Published on: 19.02.2026 08:24
Como’s Fabregas, Milan’s Allegri and an alleged pull of Saelemaekers’ shirt

AC Milan manager Massimo Allegri sent off in controversial Serie A draw but Como boss Cesc Fabregas is left apologising.

Published on: 19.02.2026 08:21
Video: OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs refuse to hold hands at India AI summit

Heads of companies OpenAI and Anthropic refused to hold hands in a group photo at the opening of an AI summit in India.

Published on: 19.02.2026 08:19
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets life for insurrection

A South Korean court has found impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of insurrection.

Published on: 19.02.2026 08:17
‘Torture, threats, rape’: Palestinian journalists detail Israeli jail abuse

CPJ report shares harrowing accounts of dozens of Palestinian journalists jailed by Israel since October 2023.

Published on: 19.02.2026 08:00
Gas explosion kills 16 in Pakistan’s Karachi, collapsing building

Rescuers are still removing rubble to search for any survivors trapped under the debris, police say.

Published on: 19.02.2026 07:44
Updates: South Korea convicts ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol for insurrection

Former President Yoon sentenced to life in prison by Seoul court for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024.

Published on: 19.02.2026 07:05
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection

South Korean court finds former President Yoon Suk-yeol guilty over declaration of martial law in December 2024.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:54