February 16, 2026

Over 4,000 Displaced Palestinians Live in Trash-Filled Gaza Camp Amid Rats and Danger

More than 4,000 Palestinians displaced by war live on garbage heaps in al-Taawun camp, Gaza. They face rats, skin diseases, wild dogs, and unexploded shells, struggling daily in filthy, unsafe conditions.

February 16, 2026

Manchhar Lake Pollution Threatens Mohanna Community and Culture

Manchhar Lake, once Pakistan’s largest freshwater lake, is now polluted and toxic. The Mohanna people who live on houseboats are losing their homes and culture. Efforts to save their way of life and the lake are underway but the future remains uncertain.

February 16, 2026

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Faces Land Loss, Irrigation Woes; Livestock Shines - Economic Survey 2025-26

Tamil Nadu lost farmland and faces irrigation challenges, says State Planning Commission in Economic Survey 2025-26. Livestock sector grows strongly. Farmers lack MSP awareness.

February 16, 2026

Ukraine Civilian Deaths Rise 26% in 2025 as Russian Strikes Intensify, AOAV Reports

Russian strikes caused a 26% rise in Ukrainian civilian deaths in 2025, with 2,248 killed and 12,493 injured. AOAV highlights a collapse of war restraint. Meanwhile, key global updates include a Chicago teen’s cancer battle, North Korea’s new housing for war families, and US vaccine reviews.

February 16, 2026

Experts Plead With Tamil Nadu Govt to Stop Mamallan Reservoir Project Over Wetland Risk

A team of 22 scientists warns Tamil Nadu that the proposed Mamallan Reservoir in Kovalam-Nemmeli wetlands will harm vital coastal ecosystems and increase flood risks. They urge the government to protect the area as a lagoonal wetland for better biodiversity and climate resilience.