February 14, 2026

Fire at Havana Oil Refinery Deepens Cuba's Fuel Crisis Amid US Sanctions

A fire broke out at Havana's Nico Lopez oil refinery, adding to Cuba's worsening fuel crisis caused by US sanctions. No injuries were reported as the fire was put out quickly while the country faces power cuts and supply shortages.

February 14, 2026

US Military Kills 3 Suspected Drug Smugglers in Caribbean Boat Strike

The US Southern Command carried out a deadly boat strike in the Caribbean, killing three suspected drug smugglers. This is their second strike this week amid a fight against narco-terrorism.

February 14, 2026

Trump Says Regime Change in Iran ‘Best Thing’, Sends Second Carrier to Middle East

US President Donald Trump called regime change in Iran the 'best thing' as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to increase pressure on Tehran amid nuclear talks.

February 14, 2026

RBI Issues Draft Guidelines for Bank Lending to REITs with Secured Loans and Exposure Limits

RBI has released draft guidelines for banks lending to REITs. Loans must be secured, avoid balloon repayments, and exposure capped at 49% of REIT asset value. Public feedback open till March 6; rules may start July 1.

February 14, 2026

Chinese Mom’s Bizarre 'Thunder Breakfasts' Go Viral with 900 Million Views

Zhang Liping from China turned online criticism into creativity with her strange breakfast combos for her son. Her videos now have over 900 million views.

February 14, 2026

RBI Proposes New Scheme to Boost Rural Credit and Strengthen Local Planning

The RBI rolled out a revised scheme to increase credit flow in rural areas. It wants banks to expand access in villages over 5,000 people and ease loan processes. Districts with low credit deployment will get extra monitoring to strengthen financial inclusion.

February 14, 2026

Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years; Western Critics Question Justice

Jimmy Lai, a former media tycoon, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. While justice is served, many in the West criticize the verdict, questioning fairness and transparency.

February 14, 2026

RBI Eases Loan Rules: Higher Bank Limits for Acquisition Finance and Stock Market Loans

RBI allows banks to refinance acquisition debts and raises individual loan limits to ₹1 crore against shares. New rules start from April 1, 2026.

February 14, 2026

Thailand Launches Birth Control Vaccine for Wild Elephants to Stop Deadly Farm Raids

Thailand has begun vaccinating wild elephants to control their rising population and reduce deadly clashes with humans. The vaccine blocks pregnancy for seven years. Officials hope this will ease conflicts as wild elephants damaged crops and killed people last year.

February 14, 2026

Two Banks Show Interest in Pension Fund Management, PFRDA Opens Window Till March 31

PFRDA chairman Sivasubramanian Ramann says two banks have applied for pension fund management. Investments in gold ETFs and new retirement payout products are in the pipeline. The application window remains open until March 31.