February 16, 2026

Gaza’s Economy Collapses with 80% Unemployment Amid Ongoing War and Limited Aid

Gaza's war-shattered economy has an 80% unemployment rate. Aid agencies feed millions but prices remain too high. Many, like former fisher Mansour Bakr, struggle to survive amid shattered livelihoods and stalled reconstruction.

February 16, 2026

Hong Kong Man Loses Nearly All HK$170,000 Hair Transplant Hairs Within a Year

A Hong Kong man paid HK$170,000 for a hair transplant but lost almost all his artificial hair within a year. The clinic refused a refund, blaming his care. The Consumer Council warns about exaggerated hair transplant claims after many complaints.

February 16, 2026

Bihar Medical Student Found Dead in West Bengal Hostel, Suicide Suspected

A 21-year-old second-year medical student from Bihar was found dead in a hostel toilet at a private college in Durgapur, WB. Police suspect suicide linked to exam failure and mental stress. Family has been informed and investigation is ongoing.

February 16, 2026

Karnataka Migrant Kids Miss School During Pepper Harvest, Left in Tents

Hundreds of migrant children in Karnataka miss school while their parents work in pepper estates. They stay in tents without schooling or safety measures. Authorities plan action to protect and educate these children.

February 16, 2026

PTI and Opposition Merge Sit-in as Roads to Parliament Are Cleared Amid Imran Khan Health Protest

The PTI and opposition alliance TTAP have merged their sit-in at Parliament after roads were cleared. The protest continues over Imran Khan's health and demands hospital treatment.