India to make Rafale jets with France in boost to defence ties, Macron says Published 19 Feb, 2026 11:44pm Reuters
Chikungunya virus now poses risk across much of Europe, study warns Rising temperatures allow the tropical disease to spread further north through tiger mosquitoes Web Desk
Vatican says it will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Cardinal says global crises should be handled by the United Nations Reuters
Allegations in Epstein files may amount to ’crimes against humanity Panel calls for independent probe into alleged global criminal enterprise Reuters
Ukraine’s Zelensky says Trump exerting undue pressure on him Ukrainian leader rejects giving up additional Donbas territory in potential referendum Reuters
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84 Two-time presidential candidate and longtime ally of Martin Luther King Jr passes away Reuters
OGDCL signs landmark water injection deal with French firm Deal expected to add $460m revenue, boost oil and gas output in Sindh fields Web Desk
UK ‘diplocat’ Palmerston dies in Bermuda after storied public life Former Foreign Office chief mouser, famed for his online following and rivalry with Downing Street’s Larry, passes peacefully, reports CNN Web Desk
SBP announces bank holiday on 1st of Ramazan for Zakat deduction The central bank says all banks, development finance institutions, and microfinance banks will also remain closed Business Recorder
