February 18, 2026

China’s Biotech Boom Pushes Lab Monkey Prices Beyond Average Annual Salary

Lab monkey prices in China have jumped to around 140,000 yuan each, beating the average salary. This surge follows a rise in drug research and tight supply.

February 18, 2026

UK Experts Demand Suicides Linked to Domestic Abuse Be Proven as Homicides

UK politicians and experts urge police to treat suicides connected to domestic abuse as possible homicides. They want better police training to understand abuse's deep impact and stop ticking boxes. Official numbers likely understate the problem, with up to 1,500 cases yearly versus 98 reported.

February 18, 2026

Ashfaq’s Fight Against Childhood Cancer Highlights Gaps in Pakistan’s Healthcare

Ten-year-old Ashfaq from Sindh beat acute lymphoblastic leukaemia with treatment at Karachi's National Institute of Child Health. His story shines a light on childhood cancer challenges in Pakistan, where under half of kids get necessary care. National efforts now aim to boost survival rates from 30% to 60% by 2030.

February 18, 2026

Ramadan 1447 Begins February 18 in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar after Moon Sighting

Ramadan 1447 officially starts on February 18, 2026, in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar following confirmed crescent moon sightings. Fasting begins at dawn with special prayers and shortened work hours across UAE.

February 18, 2026

TTAP Ends Protest Over Imran Khan’s Health, Demands Unrestricted Medical Access

The opposition alliance TTAP ended its sit-in at Parliament House but demands full access for Imran Khan's personal doctors and jail meetings with his family during Supreme Court hearings.