February 16, 2026

New Zealand Storm Cuts Power to 30,000 Homes, Kills One Amid Heavy Rains and Winds

A fierce storm hit New Zealand’s North Island over the weekend, cutting power to 30,000 homes and killing one man in a submerged vehicle. Flights resumed slowly while emergency teams handle damage and flooding.

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.

February 16, 2026

US Forces Board Venezuelan Oil Tanker Veronica III in Indian Ocean Amid Trump Sanctions

US forces boarded the Panamanian tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean. The ship fled Venezuela during Trump’s blockade and carried sanctioned oil. This follows similar interceptions as Washington clamps down on Venezuelan oil shipments.

February 16, 2026

Israel Approves Registering Large West Bank Lands as State Property Amid Rising Violence

Israel’s security cabinet has approved registering vast West Bank land as state property, angering Palestinians who call it a serious escalation. Despite a truce, Israeli strikes killed 12 Palestinians in 24 hours, raising tensions further.

February 16, 2026

Foreign National Arrested for Damaging Kiosks at Hong Kong Airport Following Viral Video

A foreign man has been arrested at Hong Kong International Airport for damaging self-check-in kiosks and drug possession, after a video of his actions went viral.