February 18, 2026

California Faces Coldest Winter Storm in 3 Years with Heavy Snow and Flood Risks

A powerful winter storm blankets California with heavy snow, road closures, avalanches, and power outages. More than 3 feet of snow expected in Sierra Nevadas. Flood warnings issued for fire scar areas in Los Angeles and San Diego.

February 18, 2026

US Forces Launch Deadly Strikes on Three Drug-Smuggling Boats, Killing 11

US military attacked three alleged drug-smuggling boats, killing 11. These are the deadliest strikes in Trump’s months-long narco-terrorism campaign. The US Southern Command confirmed no American casualties.

February 18, 2026

Karnataka High Court Sets Aside S.N. Subba Reddy’s MLA Win for False Tax Declaration

S.N. Subba Reddy lost his MLA seat after Karnataka High Court found him guilty of making a false tax declaration. He owed ₹1.3 crore in property taxes but declared it nil. The court called it a corrupt practice and invalidated his Bagepalli election win.

February 18, 2026

US Judge Blocks Re-Detention of Wrongfully Deported Salvadoran Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A US federal judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported by the Trump administration, cannot be re-detained due to lack of a deportation plan. The government’s repeated threats to deport him to African countries were called empty, marking a legal win for Garcia.

February 18, 2026

Thousands Rally in Kosovo Against War Crimes Trial of Ex-KLA Leaders

Thousands gathered in Pristina to protest the trial of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders accused of war crimes. The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague is hearing closing arguments this week. Supporters call the KLA leaders 'heroes' and reject the charges.