February 16, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Fasting likely begins February 19 after crescent moon sighting

Ramadan 2026 is set to begin on February 19, depending on the new moon sighting in Mecca. Countries vary in their methods, with some relying on moon sightings and others on calculations.

February 16, 2026

ByteDance Pledges Fixes After Hollywood Hits Seedance 2.0 for Copyright Breach

ByteDance vows to fix its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after Hollywood groups accuse it of using actors' likenesses without permission. The tool is currently only in China and faces strong backlash from the Motion Picture Association and actor unions.

February 16, 2026

Labour’s New EV Mileage Tax Hits Rural Drivers Four Times More Than Londoners

Labour's 3p-a-mile tax on electric vehicles will cost drivers in England's south-west nearly four times more than those in London. The tax aims to recover lost fuel duty but risks slowing EV adoption outside cities.

February 16, 2026

UK House Sellers Face 11-Year High Competition; Japan GDP Grows 0.1% in Q4

UK housing market heats up with record competition among sellers, keeping prices steady at £368,019. Meanwhile, Japan narrowly avoids recession with weak 0.1% GDP growth in Q4 2025.

February 16, 2026

Gaza’s Economy Collapses with 80% Unemployment Amid Ongoing War and Limited Aid

Gaza's war-shattered economy has an 80% unemployment rate. Aid agencies feed millions but prices remain too high. Many, like former fisher Mansour Bakr, struggle to survive amid shattered livelihoods and stalled reconstruction.

February 16, 2026

Election Commission Suspends 7 West Bengal Officials Over Voter List Misconduct

The Election Commission has suspended seven West Bengal officials for serious misconduct during the special revision of the voters' list. Disciplinary action has been ordered immediately. Tensions rise between EC and West Bengal government over election work.

February 16, 2026

Year of the Fire Horse 2026: Zodiac Fortunes, Traditions & Lunar New Year Tips

Explore the Chinese zodiac's Year of the Fire Horse 2026 through videos covering fortunes, Lunar New Year do’s and don'ts, greetings, red packets, dumplings, and tourist trends.

February 16, 2026

Mumbai Man Dies After SUV Driven by Minor Hits His Scooter, Wife Critically Injured

A 33-year-old man died ten days after a speeding SUV driven by a minor struck his scooter in Mumbai. His wife remains in critical condition. Police have registered a case against the minor and his father.

February 16, 2026

Hong Kong Man Loses Nearly All HK$170,000 Hair Transplant Hairs Within a Year

A Hong Kong man paid HK$170,000 for a hair transplant but lost almost all his artificial hair within a year. The clinic refused a refund, blaming his care. The Consumer Council warns about exaggerated hair transplant claims after many complaints.

February 16, 2026

Bihar Medical Student Found Dead in West Bengal Hostel, Suicide Suspected

A 21-year-old second-year medical student from Bihar was found dead in a hostel toilet at a private college in Durgapur, WB. Police suspect suicide linked to exam failure and mental stress. Family has been informed and investigation is ongoing.