February 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia Marks Founding Day on Feb 22, 2026 as Official Public Holiday

Saudi Arabia will observe February 22, 2026 as Founding Day, a public holiday honoring the first Saudi state’s birth in 1727. The day features cultural events and nationwide celebrations highlighting the Kingdom’s historic roots and national pride.

February 18, 2026

Supreme Court Cancels Haryana Flats Allotment Citing Nepotism and Favouritism

The Supreme Court struck down the Haryana housing society’s allotment of two flats to a governing body member and his aide, calling it biased and unfair. The court fined the society and individuals for abuse of power and ordered refund and eviction.

February 18, 2026

RPF Removes Over 4,200 Illegal Vendors in Mysuru Division to Secure Rail Travel

The Railway Protection Force has caught and removed more than 4,200 unauthorised vendors from trains and platforms in Mysuru Division over two years. Under Operation Dusra, the crackdown continues to improve passenger safety and comfort on Indian Railways.

February 18, 2026

US Vows to Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Pursuit, Says Energy Secretary

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that America will stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons, supporting President Trump's strong position. Talks in Geneva aimed to avoid conflict but differences remain.

February 18, 2026

Central Committee Meets in Peshawar to Confirm Ramazan Moon, PM Announces Rs38 Billion Relief

The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee is meeting in Peshawar to sight the Ramazan moon. PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges Rs38 billion for 12.1 million deserving families during Ramazan.

February 18, 2026

Punjab Police Kill Over 900 Suspects in 8 Months: Human Rights Report

Punjab’s Crime Control Department killed 924 suspects in 670 encounters between April and December 2025, says Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Families report abductions, instant deaths, and legal threats amid rising police violence in the province.

February 18, 2026

More Than a Dozen Groups Sue EPA Over Climate Rollback in High-Stakes Legal Battle

Over a dozen health and environmental groups have sued the EPA after it scrapped the key 'endangerment finding' that limits climate pollution. The move sparked heated debate as critics accuse the EPA and Trump administration of ignoring public health.

February 18, 2026

Minnesota Investigates ICE Officers Over Beating of Mexican Citizen With Eight Skull Fractures

Minnesota and federal teams probe a severe beating of Mexican man Alberto Castañeda Mondragón by ICE officers. He suffered eight skull fractures and brain injury after his arrest in Minneapolis. ICE claims he hurt himself, but hospital reports and eyewitness accounts dispute this. Authorities seek missing video footage amid ongoing investigations.

February 18, 2026

Cumbria's New Mosque Opens for Ramadan amid Far-Right Protests

Cumbria’s South Lakes Islamic Centre is opening for Ramadan prayers even though construction is unfinished. Locals face far-right protests but stay strong. This marks a big step for Barrow’s Muslim community.

February 18, 2026

UK May Slow Minimum Wage Rise for Young Workers Amid Soaring Youth Unemployment

UK ministers are thinking of slowing the planned rise in minimum wage for workers aged 18-20 due to rising youth unemployment. The move challenges Labour's promise to equalise wages by the next election. Officials and experts warn this could help save young jobseekers from long-term unemployment risks.