February 19, 2026

Trump Warns UK PM Starmer Against Losing Control of Diego Garcia in Chagos Deal

US President Donald Trump called the UK’s plan to lease the Chagos Islands a 'big mistake.' He urged PM Keir Starmer not to lose control of Diego Garcia through a 100-year lease. This comes weeks after Trump praised the deal as Starmer's best option.

February 19, 2026

Trump’s Immigration Policies Hurt US Hospitality and Tourism, Causing 98,000 Job Losses

Trump’s strict immigration rules scared workers and tourists alike. Nearly 98,000 hospitality jobs vanished in a year. Tourism revenue fell by $1.2bn. The biggest US hospitality union warns this could hurt the economy more.

February 19, 2026

Tony Burke Slams Coalition “Silly Hypocrisy” on IS-Linked Families Returning from Syria

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke called out the Coalition for pressuring to block 34 Australian wives and children of IS fighters from Syria from returning. He reminded that under previous Coalition governments, many had returned. The government recently barred one woman from entering Australia for two years.

February 19, 2026

SC Rejects Classifying Crime by Race, Cites Danger of Polarisation After Anjel Chakma Case

The Supreme Court said crimes should not be labelled based on race or region, warning it could divide society. The court asked Attorney General to review a plea for hate crime laws after the tragic attack on Anjel Chakma.

February 19, 2026

Chhattisgarh Court Acquits 17 in Communal Murder, Victims' Family Left Hopeless

A Chhattisgarh court acquitted all 17 men accused of killing Raheem Ummad Mohammad and his son. The victim's family says the verdict crushed their hope for justice. The BJP-led government handed the case to CBI. The family still struggles with loss and no compensation.