February 15, 2026

Motorbike Bandits Kill Over 30 in Dawn Raids on Nigerian Villages

Gunmen on motorcycles raided three villages in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people, burning homes, and abducting several villagers. The violent attacks come amid a rise in bandit and jihadist violence in the region.

February 15, 2026

US Army Strikes Over 30 ISIL Targets in Syria, Killing 50+ Fighters in Operation Hawkeye

US forces hit 30+ ISIL targets in Syria, killing and capturing over 50 fighters in Operation Hawkeye. They acted after ISIL killed 2 US soldiers and an interpreter last year.

February 15, 2026

TikTok's ‘Chinamaxxing’ Trend Makes Chinese Culture Cool Among Americans

A TikTok trend called ‘Chinamaxxing’ is spreading in the West, where Americans embrace Chinese wellness and lifestyle online. With hashtags like #newlychinese, users share clips learning Chinese habits. The trend reflects fascination with China's growth and soft power, though it only shows a small side of real Chinese life.

February 15, 2026

Nearly 25% of World Population Now Religiously Unaffiliated, Pew Reports

A new Pew Research Center study finds 1.9 billion people globally identify as religiously unaffiliated or 'nones', up 270 million since 2010, outpacing other groups except Muslims.

February 15, 2026

MSF Suspends Some Services at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Amid Armed Threats

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has stopped non-essential work at Nasser Hospital in Gaza after armed men threatened staff and patients. This follows Israel’s new ban on aid groups. MSF will continue critical care but end paediatric and maternity services. Gaza’s health system faces more strain amid ongoing conflict.