February 13, 2026

UN Extends Monitoring Team Mandate on Taliban Sanctions Amid Rising Terror Threats

The UN Security Council unanimously renewed the Monitoring Team’s mandate till February 2027 to oversee Taliban sanctions amid growing terror threats from groups like TTP, Al-Qaeda, and ISIL-K. Pakistan highlighted deadly attacks planned from Afghan soil and urged Taliban to stop terrorists using Afghanistan as a base.

February 13, 2026

Lokayukta Raids Reveal ₹23.76 Crore Assets in Karnataka Govt Officers' Cases

Lokayukta conducted raids at 29 properties linked to four Karnataka officers. ₹23.76 crore worth of assets, including cash and land, were seized during the search.

February 13, 2026

Japan Arrests Chinese Fishing Vessel Captain for Defying Inspection in EEZ

Japan seized a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain for refusing to stop for inspection in its exclusive economic zone. This marks the first such case with China since 2022 and could increase tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

February 13, 2026

Northern Beaches Council Bans Bikini-Clad Riders on Free Community Buses

Sydney’s Northern Beaches council has stopped people from riding free buses in bikinis or shirtless. The new rule aims to keep buses clean and passengers comfortable. It has sparked debate over dress codes, hygiene, and social norms.

February 13, 2026

Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat, Arrests Captain near Nagasaki Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat 170km from Nagasaki after its captain refused inspection. This is the first such move since 2022, raising tensions with China amid the ongoing Taiwan dispute.

February 13, 2026

Canadian PM Mark Carney Joins Vigil After Deadly Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge to honor six children and an assistant teacher killed in a deadly school shooting, highlighting mental health concerns in the community.

February 13, 2026

Palace IFC Cinema at Hong Kong’s IFC Mall May Close Amid Low Foot Traffic

Hong Kong's upscale Palace IFC cinema at the IFC Mall is under threat as Sun Hung Kai Properties explores new tenants. The struggling movie theatre sees falling visitors.

February 13, 2026

Africa Finance Corporation Plans to Tap China's Bond Market with Yuan-Denominated Panda Bonds

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is set to enter China’s bond market this year. By issuing yuan bonds, AFC aims to halve borrowing costs and reduce dollar volatility risks. This move follows similar panda bond issuances by Afreximbank and Egypt. AFC officials say entering Chinese capital markets is a 'natural evolution' supported by investor roadshows and strong credit ratings.

February 13, 2026

J&K Ditches ₹416.72 Crore Dal Lake Plan, Chooses New Conservation Approach

Jammu and Kashmir govt cancels ₹416.72 crore Dal Lake restoration plan. It now favors in-situ conservation, letting locals stay on the lake. New ₹212 crore project aims to fix sewerage and revive lake health over 5 years.

February 13, 2026

Board of Peace to Meet on Gaza Crisis; Pakistan Among Attendees

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace will meet next week in Washington with Pakistan and other Muslim states. The agenda includes Gaza’s violence and the Board’s role. Calls rise to stop Israeli actions in Gaza and West Bank and hold Israel accountable for war crimes.