World Published 18 Feb, 2026 10:52pm Two days of ‘difficult’ Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough Zelensky criticises US pressure for Ukraine concessions; delegations promise further talks but set no date
World Published 18 Feb, 2026 07:57pm Ramazan begins in Gaza amid ruins of shattered mosques Gaza authorities are making makeshift prayer spaces
World Updated 19 Feb, 2026 12:16am US and Israel appear poised for major military action against Iran, sources say Axios cites major force build-up as diplomacy continues amid rising regional tensions
World Published 18 Feb, 2026 04:35pm Indian university asked to leave AI summit over robot claim Chinese-made robotic dog presented as in-house creation sparks backlash
World Published 18 Feb, 2026 03:39pm Russia says Ukraine peace talks in Geneva were difficult, but business-like Russia demanded that Ukraine withdraw from parts of the eastern Donbas region, which Kyiv has rejected
World Published 18 Feb, 2026 03:35pm Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva end abruptly Zelensky says negotiations ‘difficult,’ accuses Moscow of stalling progress
World Published 18 Feb, 2026 03:17pm Starmer, Trump discussed Russia-Ukraine, Iran after Geneva talks, Downing Street says Starmer also discussed Gaza with Trump and importance of securing further access for humanitarian aid
World Published 18 Feb, 2026 02:37pm Netflix docuseries revisits ‘America’s Next Top Model’ legacy Netflix series examines Tyra Banks, on-set scandals and long-standing criticism
World Published 18 Feb, 2026 12:32pm ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron’s term ends Early departure plans amid concerns over far-right victory
World Updated 18 Feb, 2026 10:51am US reveals new details of alleged Chinese nuclear test Beijing rejects claim as unfounded; watchdog says data inconclusive
World Updated 18 Feb, 2026 10:54am Vatican says it will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Cardinal says global crises should be handled by the United Nations
World Updated 18 Feb, 2026 01:21pm As many as 10 skiers missing, at least six stranded in California avalanche Rescue teams struggle to reach site amid winter storm and high avalanche danger
World Published 18 Feb, 2026 09:49am Jesse Jackson, towering US civil rights leader, dies at 84 Iconic leader leaves behind decades-long legacy of activism and political trailblazing
World Updated 18 Feb, 2026 01:15pm Cambodian PM says Thailand is occupying territory after Trump-brokered ceasefire Hun Manet calls for joint boundary commission to begin border demarcation
World Updated 18 Feb, 2026 01:11pm Ukraine’s Zelensky says Trump exerting undue pressure on him Ukrainian leader rejects giving up additional Donbas territory in potential referendum
World Updated 18 Feb, 2026 01:29pm 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