February 18, 2026

China and South Korea Join Hands to Tackle Rapid Ageing Challenges

China and South Korea, once rivals, are now teaming up to face ageing populations. The leaders signed an agreement to boost the 'silver economy', aiming to benefit from this growing market.

February 18, 2026

AI in China Cuts Car Insurance for White Cars and Safer Drivers

In China, white cars get cheaper insurance thanks to AI. ByteDance’s technology by SunCar weighs car color, habits, and location to set premiums.

February 18, 2026

Water Disruption Hits Hong Kong’s Sau Mau Ping Estate During Lunar New Year

Thousands of Hong Kong households in Sau Mau Ping lost water during Lunar New Year due to a burst pipe. Repairs began quickly, but more work is planned overnight to fix leaks.

February 18, 2026

Nine Skiers Missing After Avalanche Strikes Castle Peak, California

Nine backcountry skiers are missing after a huge avalanche in California's Castle Peak area. Six others were rescued with injuries. Harsh weather slows rescue efforts.

February 18, 2026

Child Deaths in Indonesia Spark Calls to Tackle Mental Health and Poverty

Two recent child deaths in Indonesia have urged experts to focus on mental health and poverty. One child’s plea for school supplies highlights gaps in welfare support for needy families.

February 18, 2026

Ramadan 2026 Begins As Muslims Await Crescent Moon Sighting Across The Globe

Ramadan 2026 will start on February 18 or 19 depending on local moon sightings. The crescent moon sighting, called hilal, marks fasting's start and varies by region.

February 18, 2026

Canada Slashes International Student Arrivals by 61% in 2025 to Manage Immigration

Canada has sharply reduced new international student arrivals by 61% in 2025 amid tighter immigration controls. IRCC data shows a drop from 2.93 lakh in 2024 to 1.15 lakh this year. These changes aim to ease pressure on housing and services while maintaining sustainable immigration.

February 18, 2026

Two Men Dead in Gujarat SUV Crash Carrying 677 Bottles of Liquor

Two men died when their SUV crashed into a tree near Vav-Tharad in Gujarat. The vehicle carried 677 bottles of liquor, banned in the state. Police charged the driver for breaking the Prohibition Act and using fake plates.

February 18, 2026

Hong Kong Sports Minister Regrets Criticizing Football Coach After Asian Cup Loss

Hong Kong’s sports minister, Rosanna Law, regrets her social media comments about coach Ashley Westwood following their Asian Cup loss to Singapore. She vows to be more careful with her personal opinions and praised fans for their good conduct after the match.

February 18, 2026

Indian University Sparks Backlash for Showing Chinese Robot as Its Own at AI Summit

An Indian university is under fire for presenting a Chinese-made robot dog as its own invention at a major AI summit in New Delhi. Social media users identified the robot as the Unitree Go2 from China’s Unitree Robotics. The incident has caused embarrassment amid India's AI ambitions, with political leaders weighing in.