February 17, 2026

Rights Groups Sue to Protect Voter Data Seized by FBI in Georgia Raid Tied to Trump

Civil rights groups including the NAACP sued to prevent misuse of voter data taken by FBI in Georgia. The data seizure follows Trump's actions to challenge 2020 election results.

February 17, 2026

UK Banks Plan New Payment System to Rival Visa and Mastercard Amid US Threats

UK banks are meeting to create a homegrown alternative to Visa and Mastercard. This move comes amid worries that US control of payments could disrupt the UK economy if turned off.

February 17, 2026

Thousands of IS Suspected Families Start Returning Home from Syria Camps Amid Chaos

More than 8,000 women and children linked to IS have begun leaving Syria's harsh camps. After years of warnings, some escape without government help, sparking fears over security and repatriation.

February 17, 2026

Kerala Excise Commissioner Defends Bevco Brandy Naming Contest, Says It Follows Law

Kerala Excise Commissioner M.R. Ajithkumar says Bevco’s brandy naming contest is legal and not a surrogate advertisement, responding to Kerala High Court's interim stay.

February 17, 2026

Bangladesh to Swear In New Parliament and BNP Government on February 17

Bangladesh’s new MPs and Constitution Reform Commission will be sworn in on February 17, 2026. Later, Tarique Rahman-led BNP government will take oath. Over 1,200 local and foreign guests, including leaders from Bhutan, Pakistan, and the UK, will attend the event in Dhaka.