Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat, Arrests Captain near Nagasaki Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

February 13, 2026

Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat, Arrests Captain near Nagasaki Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat 170km from Nagasaki after its captain refused inspection. This is the first such move since 2022, raising tensions with China amid the ongoing Taiwan dispute.

Canadian PM Mark Carney Joins Vigil After Deadly Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

February 13, 2026

Canadian PM Mark Carney Joins Vigil After Deadly Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge to honor six children and an assistant teacher killed in a deadly school shooting, highlighting mental health concerns in the community.

J&K Ditches ₹416.72 Crore Dal Lake Plan, Chooses New Conservation Approach

February 13, 2026

J&K Ditches ₹416.72 Crore Dal Lake Plan, Chooses New Conservation Approach

Jammu and Kashmir govt cancels ₹416.72 crore Dal Lake restoration plan. It now favors in-situ conservation, letting locals stay on the lake. New ₹212 crore project aims to fix sewerage and revive lake health over 5 years.

Board of Peace to Meet on Gaza Crisis; Pakistan Among Attendees

February 13, 2026

Board of Peace to Meet on Gaza Crisis; Pakistan Among Attendees

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace will meet next week in Washington with Pakistan and other Muslim states. The agenda includes Gaza’s violence and the Board’s role. Calls rise to stop Israeli actions in Gaza and West Bank and hold Israel accountable for war crimes.

Counting Begins for Telangana Municipal Elections 2026 with 73% Voter Turnout

February 13, 2026

Counting Begins for Telangana Municipal Elections 2026 with 73% Voter Turnout

Vote counting started at 8 a.m. for Telangana's 2026 Municipal Elections. Over 52 lakh voters, 38 lakh voted, showing 73% turnout. Results expected soon from 116 Municipalities and 7 Corporations.