February 18, 2026

Hong Kong’s Year of the Horse Fireworks Dazzle, Leader Promises Fast Reforms

Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks lit up Victoria Harbour with horseshoes and gold ingots. Chief Executive John Lee urged people to ‘march forward bravely’ and promised speedy reforms to align with China’s five-year plan.

February 18, 2026

Discover Theyyam: Northern Malabar’s Colorful Dance Season with Special Tour Packages

Theyyam season starts in October in northern Malabar’s sacred groves. Travelers can enjoy unique cultural tours, guided performances, and local traditions through curated packages. Tours are flexible and range from day trails to multi-day experiences with local guides and homestays.

February 18, 2026

Trump’s Board of Peace Meets as Israeli Settler Attacks Displace Palestinians; Vatican, Film Stars Speak Out

The first Board of Peace meeting begins amid rising Israeli settler attacks in West Bank. Vatican rejects the board. Deportation cases fail and film workers protest Berlin festival's silence on Gaza.

February 18, 2026

Kalyana Karnataka Chitra Santhe Sees Low Crowd But Drawing Contest Shines

The first Kalyana Karnataka Chitra Santhe in Kalaburagi had few visitors on February 17, despite good artworks from 35 artists. The student drawing contest was a big hit with 250 participants.

February 18, 2026

YouTube Fixes Global Outage Caused by Recommendation Glitch

YouTube faced a global outage disrupting video access due to a recommendation system issue. The problem is now fixed, and all services have returned to normal.