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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 07:24
Girls, Some As Young As 14, Forced Into Sex To Clear Debts In London: Report

Women and girls, some as young as 14, have been subject to forced sex by criminal gangs in London, according to a report.

Published on: 19.02.2026 07:21
South Korea Court Gives Ex-President Life In Prison For Insurrection

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 07:15
Opinion: Opinion | Will Iran Actually Use Its Catastrophic 'Strait Of Hormuz' Card Against US?

Should the US launch any attacks on Iran - and every indication is that it means to very soon - it will be to implement a regime change. In which case, Iran could be forced to adopt extraordinary measures.

Published on: 19.02.2026 07:12
Trump Administration Expands ICE Authority To Detain Refugees

The Trump administration has given immigration officers broader powers to detain legal refugees awaiting a green card to ensure they are "re-vetted".

Published on: 19.02.2026 07:03
US Justice Department Probes Warner Sale's Impact on Theaters

The US Justice Department has summoned some of the country's largest theater chains to private conversations about the potential impact of a sale of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc, according to people familiar with the matter.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:57
OpenAI, Tata To Build Data Centre Infrastructure In India

US ChatGPT maker OpenAI and IT giant Tata Consultancy Services announced a plan to build data centre infrastructure in the South Asian country currently hosting a major artificial intelligence summit.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:48
Jeffrey Epstein's Ties To Politicians, Business Titans And Other Figures

The US Justice Department's release of millions of internal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed the late financier and sex offender's ties to many prominent people.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:36
Afghan Barbers Under Pressure As Morality Police Take On Short Beards

Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men's beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law with increasing zeal.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:26
'Stop Invasion': MAGA Leader Questions Presence Of Hanuman Statue In US

A Texas Republican leader has come under fire over his remarks on a 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman—known as the 'Statue of Union'—in the US city.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:10
Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Unruly Passenger Punches Man, Attempts To Access Cockpit

Delta Flight 2557 was diverted to Houston Hobby Airport after a passenger tried to access the cockpit and assaulted another passenger mid-flight.

Published on: 19.02.2026 05:28
Should You Be Polite To AI? What Rishi Sunak Said And The Science Behind It

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in an exchange on X last year that the company spends "tens of millions of dollars" in electricity on polite user exchanges.

Published on: 19.02.2026 05:12
Rishi Sunak Shares Why His Daughters Say 'Please' And 'Thank You' To AI

Rishi Sunak, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, told NDTV that his daughters say 'Please' and 'Thank you' while talking to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots.

Published on: 19.02.2026 05:06
New York Times Hits All-Time High After Warren Buffett's Stock Buy

Warren Buffett's decision to buy New York Times Co. stock in the legendary investor's final quarter running Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a sign of confidence - and perhaps nostalgia - from a billionaire who's had a lifelong fascination with newspaper

Published on: 19.02.2026 04:53
PM Modi, Macron, Sundar Pichai, Top Tech Bosses At India AI Impact Summit

The theme of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which began on Monday, is "Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya", which means "welfare for all, happiness of all".

Published on: 19.02.2026 04:36
Bill Gates Pulls Out Of Mega India AI Summit Amid Epstein Files Row

Bill Gates will not deliver the keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit today, the Gates Foundation said amid a row over his name appearing in the Epstein files.

Published on: 19.02.2026 04:24
Setback To Trump's Mass Immigrant Detention Policy As US Court Intervenes

A federal judge has thrown out an administrative board's decision that endorsed the Trump administration's policy of placing thousands of people arrested during its immigration crackdown in mandatory detention without a chance to be released on bond.

Published on: 19.02.2026 04:12
Bangladesh Student Leader Wanted In Cop's Murder Arrested At Delhi Airport

A student activist from Bangladesh, wanted in connection with the murder of a Hindu police officer last year, was arrested at Delhi airport while he was trying to flee to Europe, officials have said

Published on: 19.02.2026 04:10
Trump Praises Indian American Harmeet Dhillon Amid Harvard Case

US President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House, using the occasion to highlight his record on criminal justice reform, the economy, and public safety -- and to praise Indian American leader Harmeet Kaur Dhillon.

Published on: 19.02.2026 04:04
UK To Impose 48-Hour Online Takedown Rule For Non-Consensual Intimate Images

Britain will require technology companies to take down intimate images shared online without consent within 48 hours or else face fines of up to 10% of eligible global

Published on: 19.02.2026 03:14

News from Arabic Countries

LIVE: South Korea convicts ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol 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 07:05
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of 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
World leaders discuss AI future at India’s global summit in New Delhi

UN chief Guterres calls for open AI access and warns against leaving its future to the 'whims of a few billionaires'.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:54
Aid reaches Sudan’s Kordofan as over 30 countries alarmed by drone attacks

Food trucks arrive in area that has been cut off for two years as spate of deadly drone attacks hampers relief efforts.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:33
Les Wexner says he was conned by Epstein; Democrats push back on testimony

Tycoon tells legislators that Jeffrey Epstein stole 'vast sums' from him and denies knowledge of the financier's crimes.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:30
Twelve killed in China fireworks shop blast during Lunar New Year

Five children among the dead as authorities warn of ongoing holiday safety risks.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:07
‘Proof of concept’? What Trump can achieve in first Board of Peace meeting

Analysts say Trump will seek to show Gaza progress at controversial board meet, but pressure on Israel needed for gains.

Published on: 19.02.2026 06:00
Houthi threats and US-Iran conflict escalate Ramadan fears in Yemen

Yemenis in Sanaa worry as tensions between the Houthis and the US rise, amid memories of last Ramadan's violence.

Published on: 19.02.2026 05:27
At least 37 killed in Nigeria mine carbon monoxide poisoning: Reports

Illegal mining is a widespread issue in Nigeria, where operations lack both government oversight and safety protocols.

Published on: 19.02.2026 04:57
N Korea’s Kim unveils 50 rocket launchers ahead of key congress

Kim hails nuclear-capable weapons as 'wonderful' and 'attractive' as N Korea gears up for a once-in-five-year congress.

Published on: 19.02.2026 04:56
Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation

Environmental group says FBI is visiting activists' homes as Trump administration rolls back pollution protections.

Published on: 19.02.2026 04:04
Young Palestinian shot, killed by Israeli settlers northeast of Jerusalem

Attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have intensified recently, backed by Israeli forces.

Published on: 19.02.2026 03:24
Peru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president, ninth leader in a decade

The new president will serve on an interim basis until a new executive is sworn in after April's general election.

Published on: 19.02.2026 03:09
Venezuela’s Rodriguez, Colombia’s Petro say they will meet ‘soon’

Petro said he had invited Rodriguez to meet in the border city of Cucuta to discuss energy cooperation.

Published on: 19.02.2026 02:39
Advocacy groups sue Trump administration over endangerment finding’s repeal

The US Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the climate change finding as part of a push to slash regulation.

Published on: 19.02.2026 01:52
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456

These are the key developments from day 1,456 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Published on: 19.02.2026 01:25
US renews threat of military action as Iran, Russia announce naval drills

US warns Iran to reach a deal or face strikes as Tehran and Moscow announce joint naval exercises in the Sea of Oman.

Published on: 18.02.2026 23:44
US is withdrawing all 1,000 troops from Syria: WSJ report

The report says US officials expect troops to withdraw from remaining positions within two months.

Published on: 18.02.2026 23:41
Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss

Gaza death toll passes 75,000 as landmark peer-reviewed studies verify huge undercounts in official data.

Published on: 18.02.2026 23:30
Which teams are in the T20 World Cup Super Eight, and what’s the schedule?

Al Jazeera's guide to the next phase of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

Published on: 18.02.2026 23:06
Meta’s Zuckerberg pushes back on social media youth addiction claims

In a Los Angeles court, the Meta CEO was questioned about whether Instagram’s design contributed to addictive behavior.

Published on: 18.02.2026 22:59
California mulls a billionaire tax, revealing a deeply divided state

Billionaires threaten to leave the state to avoid paying a tax that would replace the US government's cuts to Medicaid.

Published on: 18.02.2026 22:40
FCC reject claims of censorship, announces probe into US show The View

Federal Communications Commission faces backlash after comedian Stephen Colbert blamed its rules for scuttled interview.

Published on: 18.02.2026 22:27
Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan 3-1 in Champions League playoff first-leg

Norway's Bodo/Glimt produce another Champions League shock by beating last year's beaten finalists Inter Milan 3-1.

Published on: 18.02.2026 22:19
Russia’s Putin meets Cuban FM, says US restrictions ‘unacceptable’

Meeting comes as White House says it wants to see 'dramatic changes very soon' in Cuba, calls government 'failing'.

Published on: 18.02.2026 22:04