February 16, 2026

Germany Says French Defence Spending Is 'Insufficient' to Meet NATO Goals

Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul says France must raise its defense budget to meet NATO's 5% GDP spending goal. He asks President Macron to take tough action for European sovereignty.

February 16, 2026

Bangladesh Mob Lynches Hindu Worker Over Blasphemy Allegation

Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, was dragged out and burned alive by a mob accusing him of insulting Prophet Muhammad. This brutal killing has sparked outrage and raised fears for religious minorities in the country.

February 16, 2026

Trump Eyes Venezuela's Vast Oil Reserves But Faces Big Roadblocks

After seizing Venezuelan leader Maduro, Trump aims to unlock Venezuela’s massive oil reserves. But crumbling infrastructure, political hurdles, and low oil prices challenge US oil firms.

February 16, 2026

Pakistan Condemns Israel's Move to Register West Bank Lands as State Property

Pakistan sharply criticises Israel's plan to claim large West Bank areas as state property. The Foreign Office urges the world to reject this illegal act and uphold Palestinian rights.

February 16, 2026

Italy Buys Rare Antonello da Messina Masterpiece for $14.9M, Sparks Museum Battle

Italy paid $14.9 million for Antonello da Messina’s Ecce Homo, a rare Renaissance painting. The government now debates whether to display it in Messina or major Italian museums.