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Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines and will use them to defend against Russia

Toronto Star - 1 minute ago

From Hyderabad biryani to Bengaluru idli: 'Ghost' feature in billing system that hid Rs 70,000 crore from tax net

Times of India - 1 minute ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to boost living standards at rare congress

Aljazeera - 1 minute ago

Actress Michelle Yeoh gets Hollywood Walk Of Fame star, as Jon M Chu, Sandra Oh and more turn up in support

Channel NewsAsia - 3 minutes ago

Brash sets pace as CHI Al Shaqab opens in style

Peninsula Qatar - 3 minutes ago

Iran petitions UN security council over alleged United States military threats

Daily Post Nigeria - 3 minutes ago

Hundreds of charities in Pakistan are offering free Iftar meals for people struggling to feed their families.

Deutsche Welle - 4 minutes ago

US 'totally' rejects global AI governance: White House adviser

The Straits Times - 4 minutes ago

Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president -- The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country.

BBC News - 9 minutes ago

Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say

NPR - 10 minutes ago

US jets scrambled to intercept five Russian warplanes over Alaska

Independent UK - 10 minutes ago

Türkiye's external assets increase to $413 billion

Hurriyet Daily News - 11 minutes ago

Rottnest boat breakdown led to man's 26-year jail term for cocaine importation

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 12 minutes ago

Everest wasn't always a mountain! These 200 million-year-old marine fossils prove the Himalaya was once underwater

Times of India - 12 minutes ago

A palace in Marrakesh: How Schwab moved $35m in payments for Epstein days before his arrest

The Straits Times - 13 minutes ago

CDS launches operation Savannah Shield, warns terrorists in kwara

Daily Post Nigeria - 13 minutes ago

Today in History: February 20, Thousands attend pro-Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden

New York Daily News - 13 minutes ago

Second phase of Women's League gets underway

Peninsula Qatar - 14 minutes ago

Strong women in front of and behind camera at Berlinale

Deutsche Welle - 16 minutes ago

Friday briefing: ​What does the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor mean?

Guardian UK - 17 minutes ago

India to build AI supercomputer with UAE partnership - 8-exaflop system to power research, startups and government projects across the country - 19m ago - 2 - m read

Gulf News - 17 minutes ago

Glamorous travel influencer is bombarded with death threats after brutal review of 'most disgusting city in Italy' that 'smells of urine'

Daily Mail - 18 minutes ago

King Charles' brother Andrew freed after arrest in Epstein probe

Daily Sabah - 20 minutes ago

Alcaraz fights back to book Rublev semi-final

Peninsula Qatar - 21 minutes ago

Thai police disguise as lion dancers to catch thief

Sky News - 22 minutes ago

'American Idol' alum charged with killing his wife at their home

Independent UK - 22 minutes ago

Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

Bay to Bay News - 23 minutes ago

Iran, UAE stress expanding trade, banking, investment coop.

Mehr News Agency - 27 minutes ago

Police reinforce security after Lakurawa bandits kill 33 in Kebbi

Daily Post Nigeria - 27 minutes ago

EU Nations To Cut Off Gas, Power Supply To Ukraine In Shock Twist Over Russia Oil Blockade | DETAILS

Times of India - 28 minutes ago

Bangarra Dance Theater becomes first Australian recipient of Venice's Golden Lion

SBS - 30 minutes ago

Qatar University hosts Interprofessional Education Student Association Forum

Peninsula Qatar - 31 minutes ago

'I don't know if they're real': Trump tells agencies to release files on aliens, UFOs

Sydney Morning Herald - 31 minutes ago

Wheatley set for Olympic debut as women's ski cross begins

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 32 minutes ago

Visa eased for Filipinos visiting South Korea - 2 - m read

Gulf News - 32 minutes ago

EU Nations To Cut Off Gas, Power Supply To Ukraine In Shock Twist Over Russia Oil Blockade | DETAILS

Times of India - 32 minutes ago

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NBC News - 35 minutes ago

Undercover police go dancing in lion costume to catch serial burglar

Sky News - 38 minutes ago

Florida airport to be renamed after US President Donald Trump

The Straits Times - 40 minutes ago

India is losing its pastures fast. But in Tamil Nadu, pastoralists are restoring land through a circular farming system.

Deutsche Welle - 40 minutes ago

World News - Seoul stocks again end at record high of above 5,800 despite global uncertainties - South Korean stocks topped the 5,800-point mark for the first time Friday to end at a fresh record high amid expectations that upcoming investor-friendly measures will help lift market valuations.

UPI - 40 minutes ago

LATEST - | Police continue searches after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released from custody; Trump says arrest is 'so bad'

Independent.ie - 41 minutes ago

Israeli settlers slay 19-year-old Palestinian-American in West Bank

Daily Sabah - 41 minutes ago

Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen' The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme. 3 hrs ago - World

BBC News - 41 minutes ago

Iran warns US bases, assets 'legitimate targets' -- m read

Gulf News - 42 minutes ago

Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

Lancaster Online - 42 minutes ago

A Sydney property has been raided by police in search of 'mistakenly kidnapped' man Chris Baghsarian

SBS - 45 minutes ago

European markets open higher as investors monitor U.S.-Iran tensions

CNBC - 45 minutes ago

Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons

NPR - 46 minutes ago

US jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska's air defence zone

Aljazeera - 46 minutes ago

Katara International Ramadan Open Classic Chess Championship kicks off today

Peninsula Qatar - 46 minutes ago

Evo Morales reappears nearly 7 weeks after he vanished from the Bolivian public's view

Toronto Star - 49 minutes ago

South Korea's ex-President Yoon apologizes after life sentence over martial law

NBC News - 52 minutes ago

Accordo commerciale Indonesia-Usa, mentre Jakarta assume ruolo chiave a Gaza

AsiaNews.it - 54 minutes ago

Swedish Parliament Speaker meets Qatari Ambassador

Peninsula Qatar - 54 minutes ago

12 schoolchildren rushed to hospital as 'mass casualty incident' declared - Eight ambulances were deployed to the scene after the alarm was raised.

Daily Express - 55 minutes ago

Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest -- His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women. -- Business

BBC News - 58 minutes ago

Air chief charges personnel to deepen inter-agency cooperation, uphold discipline

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

UAE's Etihad Rail operator Keolis appoints Yoen Dupuis as CEO ahead of passenger service launch

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Nobody does it better. Donald Trump goes back on the road

Irish Times - 1 hour ago

Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports

Apple Valley News Now - 1 hour ago

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand balcony fall -- Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Iran, Tajikistan trade-economic relations on increase

Mehr News Agency - 1 hour ago

Hamas says path for Gaza must begin with end to 'aggression'

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Latest news bulletin | February 19th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/02/2026

Euronews - 1 hour ago

Iconic Rottnest Channel Swim cancelled due to poor weather

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Ukraine launches deadly drone attack on port in Crimea, Russian officials say

Sky News - 1 hour ago

One killed, 11 injured in Yemen after security forces disperse STC storming

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Borno: 117 repentant terrorists complete govt rehabilitation programme

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Trump 'doesn't know if aliens are real' but directs release of UFO files

Independent.ie - 1 hour ago

Darwin prisoner freed by mistake found after manhunt

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Court sentences Living Faith Pastor to death in Uyo

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Trump says he will order Pentagon to release files on aliens and UFOs

Irish Times - 1 hour ago

Arts panel of Trump appointees approves White House ballroom plan

Independent.ie - 1 hour ago

New deal to protect OFWs vs scams, link to job access -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Climber convicted after partner froze to death on Austrian mountain

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

'No seats at all' or one for Liberals if SA polls are correct: analyst

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Dubai unveils 10 new mosques ahead of Ramadan 2026, 5 more to boost worship capacity

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Police say man used fake US military ID to enter Navy base in Japan

Stars and Stripes - 1 hour ago

Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes

Bay to Bay News - 1 hour ago

Iran's women's football team announced for 2026 AFC Asian Cup

Mehr News Agency - 1 hour ago

Venezuela grants amnesty that could release hundreds of political detainees

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Libanesi in rivolta contro il caro-benzina e l'aumento dell'Iva

AsiaNews.it - 1 hour ago

Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle detained in Turkey

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

From Dubai with love: What's in your balikbayan box? -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Macron and Meloni clash over killing of French right-wing activist (VIDEO)

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

Pressure mounts on Germany's ruling CDU to move from promising to delivering big-bang reform

Irish Times - 1 hour ago

Japanese police arrest man after three people stabbed at library

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

Championship: Ajayi set for Hull City return after injury layoff

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Licence for antibiotic use in Tasmanian salmon may be suspended

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

European Central Bank president Lagarde expects to complete her term

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Donald Trump says 'I don't like handsome men' in bizarre off-script

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after almost 12 hours of questioning

Irish Times - 1 hour ago

Pakistan Offers Incentives to Apple for Local iPhone Manufacturing

Deccan Chronicle - 1 hour ago

Ex-South Korean president remains defiant following life sentence for rebellion

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Trump wants Russia and China on 'Board of Peace'

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago