February 13, 2026

Hong Kong Police Arrest Two for HK$300,000 Watch Theft on Abu Dhabi Flight

Hong Kong police caught two suspects for stealing a valuable watch from a passenger’s backpack on a flight from Abu Dhabi. The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.

February 13, 2026

US Job Growth Boosts Economy; Indian IT Stocks Wobble Amid AI Fears

US job data shows growth in January, hinting at a strong economy and no Fed rate cuts soon. Indian IT stocks fell sharply after AI firm Anthropic's new tool stirred investor worries. Experts say IT firms will adapt, but stock valuations stay high.

February 13, 2026

Vietnam, China, South Korea Top Lunar New Year Travel Picks for Hongkongers

Hongkongers are flocking to Vietnam, mainland China, South Korea, and Japan for Lunar New Year. With just two leave days, a nine-day holiday sparks travel surge. Bookings for longer trips like Yunnan have tripled. Over 11 million passengers expected to cross borders from Feb 14-23, marking a strong holiday travel spike.

February 13, 2026

Bangladesh Election Returns BNP, Jamaat-i-Islami to Power Amid Youth Hopes and Constitutional Vote

Bangladesh’s long-awaited election sees Tarique Rahman’s BNP and Jamaat-i-Islami rise again. A student-led youth movement stirs new hopes as voters also back constitutional changes.

February 13, 2026

Telangana Police Warns Strict Action Against Attacks on Election Officials

Telangana Police has warned of tough action against anyone misbehaving with officials on Municipal election duty. DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy urged respect for law and warned that no one is above it.

February 13, 2026

UN Report Links Jaish-e-Mohammed to Deadly Red Fort Attack in Delhi

The UN Security Council ties Pakistan's Jaish-e-Mohammed to last November's Red Fort attack that killed 15. It details new terror wings and active Islamist groups in South Asia.

February 13, 2026

Seven Dead in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Hoskote, Bengaluru

Early on February 13, seven people died in a multi-vehicle accident near Hoskote on the outskirts of Bengaluru. An SUV hit a motorcycle, lost control, and caused a pile-up involving a goods vehicle and a car.

February 13, 2026

Lok Sabha to Take Up Obituary References and Key Business on Feb 13 Amid Ongoing Disruptions

On the last day of the first phase of the Budget Session, Lok Sabha will discuss obituary references, questions, and government business. The House passed the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, despite disruptions. Speaker Om Birla will not preside until a motion on his removal is settled.

February 13, 2026

SCMP Highlights: China’s Canal Link, Jimmy Lai’s Jail, Hong Kong Disneyland Tickets & Malaysia Temple Row

Here are seven big stories from SCMP: China’s Pinglu Canal project, Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence, free Disneyland tickets for Hong Kong helpers, cybercrime ties, math genius Ngo Bao Chau joining HKU, and Malaysia’s temple dispute warning.

February 13, 2026

Maharashtra Hosts AI for Agri 2026 Conference with ₹500 Crore Backing

Maharashtra is set to hold a two-day global AI and agriculture conference, AI for Agri 2026, on February 22-23 in Mumbai. With ₹500 crore investment, the event aims to advance AI use in farming and showcase innovations.