February 15, 2026

US Army Strikes Over 30 ISIL Targets in Syria, Killing 50+ Fighters in Operation Hawkeye

US forces hit 30+ ISIL targets in Syria, killing and capturing over 50 fighters in Operation Hawkeye. They acted after ISIL killed 2 US soldiers and an interpreter last year.

February 15, 2026

TikTok's ‘Chinamaxxing’ Trend Makes Chinese Culture Cool Among Americans

A TikTok trend called ‘Chinamaxxing’ is spreading in the West, where Americans embrace Chinese wellness and lifestyle online. With hashtags like #newlychinese, users share clips learning Chinese habits. The trend reflects fascination with China's growth and soft power, though it only shows a small side of real Chinese life.

February 15, 2026

Rio Police Wear Fancy Dress to Catch Phone Thieves at Carnival

Brazilian police disguised as superheroes and characters nabbed phone thieves at Rio Carnival. A woman and man with 30 criminal records were caught while stealing phones. This clever stunt is part of Operation Tracking, targeting mobile theft during the popular festival.

February 15, 2026

Nearly 25% of World Population Now Religiously Unaffiliated, Pew Reports

A new Pew Research Center study finds 1.9 billion people globally identify as religiously unaffiliated or 'nones', up 270 million since 2010, outpacing other groups except Muslims.

February 15, 2026

Sikh Student Attacked on San Jose State Campus Over Misidentified Religion

A Sikh student was assaulted on San Jose State University campus after being mistaken for Hindu, prompting hate crime investigation and calls for tighter campus security.

February 15, 2026

UN’s Financial Crisis Sparks Calls for Major Restructuring and Focus on Local Impact

The UN’s money troubles reveal deep issues beyond cash shortages. Experts urge cutting bureaucracy and empowering local projects to boost real global impact.

February 15, 2026

MSF Suspends Some Services at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Amid Armed Threats

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has stopped non-essential work at Nasser Hospital in Gaza after armed men threatened staff and patients. This follows Israel’s new ban on aid groups. MSF will continue critical care but end paediatric and maternity services. Gaza’s health system faces more strain amid ongoing conflict.

February 15, 2026

Measles Outbreak Hits Over 60 Children in North London's Enfield Amid Low Vaccination Levels

Over 60 children have caught measles in Enfield, north London, across seven schools and one nursery. Low MMR vaccination rates are blamed as officials warn of a bigger city-wide outbreak. Temporary vaccine clinics are opening and a government drive is planned to boost immunization.

February 15, 2026

India-US Interim Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs to 18%, Raises Questions on Oil and Agriculture

India and the US agreed to lower tariffs to 18%, boosting trade hopes. But confusion remains on India's Russian oil imports and agriculture protections. Textile exporters may get new benefits.

February 15, 2026

India’s New IT Rules: AI Content Must Be Labelled, Takedown Time Slashed to 2–3 Hours

Starting February 20, 2026, India requires social media to label AI-generated posts clearly and remove illegal content within 2-3 hours. The Ministry of Electronics and IT aims to fight deepfakes and misinformation with these strict new rules.