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12 Feb 2026


World News

Harsh Blizzard Strands 1,000 Trekkers on Everest’s Karma Valley

While marveling at the breathtaking majesty of Mount Everest’s towering slopes, nearly 1,000 trekkers and climbers thought they were safe, until a…

Japan: Sanae Takaichi Poised to Become First Female PM

Despite her conservative stance, Takaichi has pledged to increase female representation in government.

Pakistan Govt, Protesters Reach Agreement to End Unrest in PoK

The protests were sparked by a 38-point charter presented by the JKJAAC, demanding reforms in various sectors, including education, healthcare, governance, and…

Hamas Agrees to Hostage Release Under Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

Under mounting international pressure, Hamas has tentatively agreed to release all Israeli hostages, both alive and deceased, as part of a 20-point…

Canadian Cinema Halts Indian Film Screenings After Arson, Shooting Attacks

Following the violence, Film.ca Cinemas withdrew Indian films such as Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and They Call Him OG from its…

Beer Shortage in Japan as Cyberattack Halts Asahi Super Dry Production

The cyberattack has also disrupted operations at Asahi's breweries, forcing the company to shut down most of its 30 factories nationwide.

Two Dead in Manchester Synagogue Attack; Suspect Killed

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that the attacker, identified as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, drove a car into a crowd of worshippers before…

Putin Praises PM Modi, Orders Measures to Balance Trade

Putin emphasized the "special" nature of the India-Russia relationship, citing historical ties dating back to the Soviet era when India was fighting…

Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza as Hamas Weighs U.S. Peace Proposal

A senior Hamas official told AFP that certain elements of the proposal are "unacceptable" and require amendment, without elaborating further.

Israel Stops Humanitarian Flotilla Sailing to Gaza

A humanitarian flotilla carrying aid and nearly 500 international activists was intercepted this week by Israeli naval forces as it tried to…