US Completes Withdrawal from Strategic al-Tanf Military Base in Syria

February 13, 2026

US Completes Withdrawal from Strategic al-Tanf Military Base in Syria

The US military has fully pulled out of the al-Tanf base in Syria, handing control to Syrian forces after over a decade. This move signals closer US-Syria ties and a possible larger American troop reduction.

Visakhapatnam Sees Rise in Art and Social Gatherings at Cafes and Parks

February 13, 2026

Visakhapatnam Sees Rise in Art and Social Gatherings at Cafes and Parks

Visakhapatnam's locals are swapping malls for creative community events. From pressed flower art to paint sessions, cafés and parks buzz with new workshops that foster connection and creativity. Groups like Strings Community and Communize Vizag are leading this fresh wave of engaging weekend meetups.

Pakistan to Spend $2bn on ML-2 Dedicated Freight Corridor Upgrade

February 13, 2026

Pakistan to Spend $2bn on ML-2 Dedicated Freight Corridor Upgrade

Pakistan Railways and NLC team up for a $2bn project to upgrade ML-2 into a dedicated freight corridor. The route will speed up goods transport between Kotri and Attock. Funding will come from banks and agencies. ML-1 and ML-3 upgrades are also underway with ADB support.

China Bans Carmakers From Selling New Vehicles Below Cost to Stop Price Wars

February 13, 2026

China Bans Carmakers From Selling New Vehicles Below Cost to Stop Price Wars

China’s regulator stops carmakers from selling new cars below cost. The move aims to end price wars hurting profits. EV buyers will see rising taxes as discounts fade.

Valentine’s Week Takes Over Apps and Hyderabad Cafes with Pink Hues and Offers

February 13, 2026

Valentine’s Week Takes Over Apps and Hyderabad Cafes with Pink Hues and Offers

Valentine’s Week has turned shopping apps and Hyderabad cafes pink with hearts, deals, and love-themed offers. Some find it festive, others feel pressured amid endless discounts and themed content.

Islamabad Loses Mughal-Era Building and WWI Memorial to Urban Development

February 13, 2026

Islamabad Loses Mughal-Era Building and WWI Memorial to Urban Development

A 16th-century Mughal-era building and a World War I memorial in Islamabad were demolished for housing development, sparking concern over heritage protection gaps.

CIA Launches Chinese-Language Video Urging China’s Military to Spy via Tor Browser

February 13, 2026

CIA Launches Chinese-Language Video Urging China’s Military to Spy via Tor Browser

The CIA posted a new Chinese-language YouTube video encouraging Chinese military officers to spy for the US. It explains how to use the encrypted Tor Browser to contact the agency securely.

Israeli Tax Holds Starve Palestinian Schools, Forcing Closures and Sparking Dropouts

February 13, 2026

Israeli Tax Holds Starve Palestinian Schools, Forcing Closures and Sparking Dropouts

Israel's withholding of tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority is crippling West Bank schools. Many are open just three days a week, supplies are scarce, and dropout rates are rising. The education crisis weighs heavily on families and students like 10-year-old Zaid, whose dreams clash with empty classrooms and erratic schedules.

400 Children in Bangladesh’s Daulatdia Brothel Finally Receive Birth Certificates

February 13, 2026

400 Children in Bangladesh’s Daulatdia Brothel Finally Receive Birth Certificates

For the first time, 400 children born in Bangladesh’s Daulatdia brothel have official birth certificates. This big step means they can now go to school, get passports, and access citizen rights. Campaigners revealed a law allowing registration without father’s details, helping end decades of invisibility for these children.

Albanese Govt Approves Coal Mine Expansion Threatening Koalas, Pumping 236m Tonnes CO2

February 13, 2026

Albanese Govt Approves Coal Mine Expansion Threatening Koalas, Pumping 236m Tonnes CO2

The Albanese government greenlights Queensland's Middlemount coal mine extension, clearing koala and glider habitats and adding massive CO2 emissions over 24 years. Conservationists slam the plan as deadly for wildlife and climate.