World Published 19 Feb, 2026 11:58pm Trump presses Iran to make ‘meaningful’ deal, appears to set 10-day deadline US sends warships and fighter jets to region; Kremlin urges all sides to show restraint
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 11:44pm India to make Rafale jets with France in boost to defence ties, Macron says Macron offers India more submarines to strengthen defence ties; India's Defence Acquisition Council approved 114 more Rafale jets
Pakistan Published 19 Feb, 2026 10:56pm Trump pledges $10bn for Gaza, vows lasting peace at Washington summit US president praises Shehbaz Sharif, lauds Field Marshal Asim Munir, says 11 Indian fighter jets were downed during May 2025 clashes
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 09:17pm King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested over misconduct relating to Epstein Police examining misconduct in public office allegations; King expresses 'deep concern' at arrest
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 02:35pm Denmark’s king visits Greenland, showing unity in the face of Trump threats King will also visit a school and HQ of Denmark's Joint Arctic Command in Nuuk
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 02:28pm How China plans to dominate global trade long after Trump China aims to embed more deeply in global trade to counter US pressure
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 02:06pm Putin meets Cuban foreign minister in Moscow, says US restrictions are ‘unacceptable’ Vladimir Putin tells Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla new sanctions on Cuba are “unacceptable,” vows Russian support amid US pressure
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 01:51pm US military ready for possible strike on Iran as Trump weighs decision US president considers diplomatic and military options
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 01:32pm Trump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees Donald Trump administration expands detention powers to re-vet refugees awaiting green cards
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 01:25pm FCC finds no indecency in Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance Commissioner says review of transcripts shows no violations of federal rules
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 01:15pm Fiji and New Zealand to start Ramazan on February 20 Crescent not sighted, prompting a one-day delay from most of Muslim world
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 12:55pm Australian police probe threatening letter to country’s largest mosque Police step up security as locals express concern over rising anti-Muslim incidents
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 12:37pm Bangladesh home minister pledges end to mob culture Salahuddin Ahmed vows police reform and accountability
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 11:51am Satellite images show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid US tensions Iran recently built a concrete shield over a new facility and covered it in soil, experts say
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 11:03am Key Gaza issues still unresolved as Board of Peace convenes UN Security Council powers notably absent from inaugural session
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 10:35am Eight skiers killed, one missing in deadly California avalanche Skiers were returning from a three-day guided excursion
World Published 19 Feb, 2026 09:29am Bill Gates cancels keynote address at India AI summit Foundation says decision made to keep focus on event priorities