February 14, 2026

Russia and Ukraine Set for New Peace Talks in Geneva Amid Donbas Clash

Russia and Ukraine will meet in Geneva on February 17-18 for US-led talks. The conflict continues along the Donbas front with no clear compromise. A June deadline to reach a deal looms as fighting and strikes carry on.

February 14, 2026

12 Dead, 6 Injured in Fatal Oil Tanker and Bus Crash on Karachi's M9 Motorway

A deadly crash on Karachi's M9 Motorway involving an oil tanker and passenger bus killed 12 and injured 6. Conflicting causes emerge as officials launch probe.

February 14, 2026

H-1B Visa Holders in Texas Face Crackdown Over Illegal Home Kitchen Businesses

H-1B visa holders in Texas are being accused of running illegal home kitchen catering businesses. US law strictly forbids side hustles for these visa holders. Local rules also ban hot meal catering from home kitchens unless properly licensed.

February 14, 2026

West Bengal to Remove 6 Lakh More Names from Voter List Ahead of Assembly Polls

West Bengal is set to slash around six lakh names from its voter list as special hearings end on February 14. Earlier, 58 lakh names were removed, bringing total electors to 7.08 crore. The Election Commission is cracking down on officials amid discrepancies and missing voters.

February 14, 2026

Pentagon Adds Chinese Giants to Military List, Then Pulls Back Before Trump-Xi Summit

The Pentagon briefly listed Alibaba, Baidu, and others as Chinese military firms, then withdrew the move. This sends mixed signals ahead of the Trump-Xi talks, raising fresh doubts about US-China ties.