February 15, 2026

US Transfers Over 5,700 Suspected ISIL Detainees From Syria to Iraq

The United States has completed moving more than 5,700 suspected ISIL prisoners from Syria to Iraq. Iraqi officials confirm detainees from 61 nations have arrived. The transfer aims to keep detainees secure amid changing control in Syria.

February 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia Expands Exceptional Talent Residency, Sets High Salary Bars for Foreign Experts

Saudi Arabia's Exceptional Talent Premium Residency now includes 1,028 government bodies and 3,484 private firms. The program demands high salaries: researchers need SR14,000, scientists SR35,000, and executives SR80,000. Benefits cover family perks and job flexibility, aiming to attract top foreign professionals.

February 15, 2026

US Oil Blockade Deepens Cuba's Crisis; Diplomats in Havana Brace for Impact

Cuba's economy reels from a harsh US oil blockade amid growing diplomatic frustration. Fuel shortages cripple basic services and aid efforts, while diplomats prepare for worsening conditions.

February 15, 2026

BNP Wins Bangladesh Elections, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Rise Raises Eyebrows Globally

Bangladesh’s BNP wins the election as Jamaat-e-Islami gains 70 seats, sparking concerns about political Islam. Jackson Heights’ Bangladeshi community reacts with hope and caution.

February 15, 2026

Minister Murlidhar Mohol denies pilot blame, says Air India crash probe ongoing

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol states the Air India Ahmedabad crash investigation is still underway. He rejects claims from an Italian newspaper blaming pilots. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau confirms no final report is ready yet.