February 15, 2026

Hong Kong Plans to Add Facial Recognition to Public CCTV Cameras This Year

Hong Kong's police aim to link CCTV cameras in busy shopping malls to their SmartView system, adding facial recognition tech by late 2024 if legal and technical issues clear.

February 15, 2026

Odisha Resolves Caste Row; Anganwadi Centre Set to Reopen with Dalit Helper

After a three-month boycott over a Dalit anganwadi helper in Odisha's Kendrapara, villagers have agreed to resume sending children to the centre. The dispute ended after talks with officials and child rights groups.

February 15, 2026

Nine Palestinians Killed as Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital Faces Critical Power Failure Amid Israel War

Israeli forces killed at least nine Palestinians across Gaza amid over 1,600 ceasefire violations. Al-Aqsa Hospital’s generators shut down, threatening ICU patients. UN reports targeted attacks on Gaza’s healthcare workers.

February 15, 2026

US Oil Blockade Deepens Cuba's Crisis; Diplomats in Havana Brace for Impact

Cuba's economy reels from a harsh US oil blockade amid growing diplomatic frustration. Fuel shortages cripple basic services and aid efforts, while diplomats prepare for worsening conditions.

February 15, 2026

Over 400 Federal Judges Rule Trump’s Immigration Detention Illegal Over 4,400 Times

More than 400 federal judges have issued 4,400 rulings against the Trump administration’s immigration detention policy, amid a 75% rise in detainee numbers to 68,000. Despite thousands of lawsuits and court orders, the government continues indefinite detention, leading to legal chaos and complaints from judges.