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New York Orders Travel Ban, Schools Shut Down As Major Storm Hits US

New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents hunkered down for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States northeast.

Published on: 23.02.2026 15:08
US Accuses China Of "Massively Expanding" Nuclear Arsenal

Washington on Monday accused China of dramatically swelling its nuclear arsenal, and doubled down on claims that Beijing has conducting secret nuclear tests, demanding again it be part of any future arms control treaty.

Published on: 23.02.2026 15:04
Opinion: Opinion | In Bangladesh, A Story Of Many Wins

The rain is over, and the clouds are clearing. Now, the hard work of rebuilding a nation begins, and India must be standing right there alongside as a friend.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:56
Pentagon Chief Summons Anthropic CEO Over Military Use Of Claude AI: Report

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned artificial intelligence company Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei to the Pentagon on Tuesday.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:05
How El Mencho, El Chapo's Sons Forged A Drug Empire That Shook 2 Continents

The helicopters came low over the tree line at first light, rotors beating the humid air above the mountains of southern Jalisco, a region long whispered about in Mexican intelligence briefings as the nerve centre of a deadly cartel.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:05
When The 2021 Arrest Of El Mencho's Wife Led To Kidnapping Of Navy Officials

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico's most notorious criminal organisations, has suffered a major blow with the death of its leader, Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, during a military operation in Jalisco.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:58
Donald Trump Sneers At "Dumb" Tariff Verdict That Gave Him "More Powers"

Donald Trump went on a childish rant against the Supreme Court Monday over last week's "ridiculous (and) dumb" ruling on his administration's tariffs.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:54
El Mencho vs El Chapo: How Mexico's Two Cartel Giants Bled The Nation

When Mexican soldiers finally cornered Nemesio El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, the world's most wanted cartel boss, the ground he stood on was already soaked with the blood of a conflict that had ravaged Mexico for years.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:44
He Was Almost Killed By El Mencho. Six Years Later, He Helped Bring Him Down

With the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, or El Mencho, Mexican forces have dealt a major blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, responsible for drug trafficking and attacks across the country.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:28
US To Stop Collecting Tariffs From Tuesday Following Supreme Court Order

The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 am EST on Tuesday, more than three days after the Supreme Court declared the duties illegal.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:18
Meet Rob Jetten, Netherlands' Youngest, First Openly Gay Prime Minister

Rob Jetten has become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:17
Son Sentenced, Daughter Fined, Brother Caught: Inside The El Mencho Dynasty

Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, the notorious leader and founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed in a high-stakes operation carried out by Mexican security forces.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:33
Bangladesh President's "Overthrow, Destabilise Dhaka" Charge Against Yunus

Bangladesh's president, Mohammed Shahabuddin, has accused the former chief adviser, Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, of "conspiring" to remove him from office in an unconstitutional manner.

Published on: 23.02.2026 10:27
Terrorist Who Ran Lashkar Module In Touch With 'Chacha Ji' Hafiz Saeed

Shabir Ahmed Lone - the Indian-born Bangladesh-based alleged handler of a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist module busted in Delhi last week - was in direct contact with LeT founder and chief, Hafiz Saeed, and its senior commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.

Published on: 23.02.2026 10:23
Tactical Gear, Armoured Cars: The Deadly Militarisation Of Mexican Cartels

Over the past decade, CJNG evolved from a regional trafficking network into a structured armed organisation. Under El Mencho, the cartel expanded rapidly across several states and built strong international links, in synthetic drug trafficking

Published on: 23.02.2026 10:05
Mexico Fears More Violence After Army Kills Leader Of Powerful Jalisco Cartel

School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside, as widespread violence erupted following the army's killing of the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:41
North Korea Touts Nuclear Advances As Kim Re-Chosen To Lead Ruling Party

North Korea's ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said Monday, during a rare national congress.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:35
Supreme Court Decision Against Trump Tariffs Raises Uncertainty, But Markets Calm

The Supreme Court's ruling against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs has countries like China and South Korea watching for Washington's next steps, while financial markets took the news in stride.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:34
"US Military Buildup Around Iran Like Dante's Inferno": Ex-NATO Commander

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sits "at the very centre" of overwhelming American firepower now gathering around Iran, retired US Navy admiral James G Stavridis has said.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:32
Opinion: Opinion | 3 Reasons India Shouldn't Sign A Deal With A Court-Defeated Trump

Post the US Supreme Court's order striking down Trump's tariffs, the legal and economic baseline for an India-US deal has shifted sharply.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:21

News from Arabic Countries

US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Beirut embassy amid tensions

US official says Washington determined it was 'prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel' in Lebanon.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:57
Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups

Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:39
Winter storm hits US Northeast, shuts down New York City

A winter storm has shut down New York City and much of the US Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds.

Published on: 23.02.2026 14:31
Who was El Mencho? What drug lord’s killing means for Mexico

US-backed operation that killed El Mencho sparks a wave of violence across the country.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:46
‘We are not losers, we are winners’: Ukraine reflects on four years of war

Despite Ukraine's losses, the four-year anniversary of Russia's war reignites a spirit of resilience among some.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:36
Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills its troops

Chad says the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated violations by Sudan's warring sides.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:15
Video: Protests as ICC hearings start for ex-Philippine leader Duterte

Human rights activists marched outside the ICC against the Philippines’ ex-President Rodrigo Duterte.

Published on: 23.02.2026 13:03
Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’

A wave of violence swept Mexico after security forces killed cartel kingpin 'El Mencho'.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:54
Indian protesters want Modi’s Israel visit to be called off

Activists in India are protesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Israel.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:41
What we know about the killing of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’

Mexican special forces have killed the country’s most wanted man, nicknamed El Mencho.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:31
Why are israel and india getting closer?

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Israel, where he’s set to meet Benjamin Netanyahu.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:28
Gulf countries back Kuwait’s sovereignty after Iraq draws new boundaries

Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE express support for Kuwait after Iraq submits new maritime coordinates to UN.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:25
Activists hang Andrew arrest photo at Louvre Museum

Political activists hung a photo of the UK’s former Prince Andrew on the day of his arrest in the Louvre museum.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:13
‘You either fight or die’: Kenyans tricked into joining Russia-Ukraine war

More than 1,000 Kenyans and people from 36 African nations are fighting for Russia, many of them recruited fraudulently.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:09
US military begins withdrawing from key base in northeastern Syria

Pullout comes after Syrian forces take control of northeast region from Kurdish-led SDF.

Published on: 23.02.2026 12:05
Iran says ready for talks but will defend itself against US aggression

Remarks from Ministry of Foreign Affairs come after Trump says he is considering an attack if nuclear deal not reached.

Published on: 23.02.2026 11:40
Human rights outmuscled by ‘rule of force’ globally, UN chief warns

Antonio Guterres highlights 'blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law' in Palestine.

Published on: 23.02.2026 11:33
Who are Mexico’s top cartel bosses killed or arrested in recent years?

From El Chapo to El Lazca, here's a list of drug lords who have been taken down.

Published on: 23.02.2026 11:22
Gaza child dies after Israel blocks medical evacuation

Palestinian boy Nidal Abu Rabeea died in Gaza after waiting months for Israel to allow his medical evacuation.

Published on: 23.02.2026 11:14
‘El Mencho’ killing sparks ‘overwhelming fear’ as violence erupts in Mexico

As news of the killing spread, a wave of violence swept across the country. And some fear worse could follow.

Published on: 23.02.2026 11:10
Gaza child dies waiting for Israeli permission to leave for treatment

Israel continues to block thousands of Palestinians from seeking medical treatment abroad through Rafah crossing.

Published on: 23.02.2026 10:47
Ramadan in Gaza: Cost of iftar doubles as genocidal war devastates economy

Al Jazeera analysis shows cost of a basic Ramadan meal in Gaza doubles under Israeli siege.

Published on: 23.02.2026 10:37
Russia kills four Ukrainians on eve of fourth war anniversary

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a loan for Kyiv and 20th package of sanctions against Russia.

Published on: 23.02.2026 10:19
Winter Olympics 2026 closes after setting ‘a new standard for future’

Italy’s record medal haul crowns Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as Verona hosts a music-filled farewell.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:40
Football matches postponed in Mexico after drug kingpin El Mencho killed

Cancelled games included the seventh round of the Clausura tournament in Mexico's premier MX professional league.

Published on: 23.02.2026 09:07