February 18, 2026

Discover Theyyam: Northern Malabar’s Colorful Dance Season with Special Tour Packages

Theyyam season starts in October in northern Malabar’s sacred groves. Travelers can enjoy unique cultural tours, guided performances, and local traditions through curated packages. Tours are flexible and range from day trails to multi-day experiences with local guides and homestays.

February 18, 2026

AI Revolutionizes Farming and Education in India With Smart Automation

From potato fields in Karnal to exam halls in New Delhi, AI is changing how Indians work. Automated tractors and smart grading tools speed up tasks, saving time and cost.

February 18, 2026

Kerala Treats 435.83 MLD Urban Sewage, Faces Challenges in Full Treatment by 2026

Kerala generates 1,032 MLD liquid waste from urban areas by 2026 but treats only 435.83 MLD through sewage plants. Land and geography issues limit full centralised sewage treatment.

February 18, 2026

Dubai Metro Adjusts Timings for Ramadan 2026 with Extended Hours and Parking Changes

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has updated Metro timings for Ramadan starting February 18, 2026. Extended Friday night service until 1 am and new parking payment shifts will help residents during fasting and prayers.

February 18, 2026

China’s Biotech Boom Pushes Lab Monkey Prices Beyond Average Annual Salary

Lab monkey prices in China have jumped to around 140,000 yuan each, beating the average salary. This surge follows a rise in drug research and tight supply.

February 18, 2026

Venezuela Holds Biggest Oil Reserves but Struggles With Low Production

Venezuela has 303 billion barrels of proven oil, mostly heavy crude in the Orinoco Belt. But production dropped from 3.7 million to 1 million barrels per day due to complex oil and old infrastructure.

February 18, 2026

UK Experts Demand Suicides Linked to Domestic Abuse Be Proven as Homicides

UK politicians and experts urge police to treat suicides connected to domestic abuse as possible homicides. They want better police training to understand abuse's deep impact and stop ticking boxes. Official numbers likely understate the problem, with up to 1,500 cases yearly versus 98 reported.

February 18, 2026

Glencore to pay $2bn to shareholders amid profit dip and failed Rio Tinto merger

Glencore will pay $2bn to shareholders despite profits falling 6% to $13.5bn and a failed $260bn merger with Rio Tinto. The mining giant plans to boost copper output as coal prices tumble.

February 18, 2026

Fear of New War in Tigray as Ethiopia and Eritrea Clash Again

Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea rise, raising fears of renewed war involving Tigray. Displaced people flee as past horrors haunt the region. Leaders accuse each other; humanitarian crisis worsens.

February 18, 2026

France Arrests 11 Over Fatal Attack on Far-Right Activist in Lyon

French police arrested 11 people, including a hard-left MP’s assistant, for the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque during a violent protest in Lyon. The attack has escalated political tension ahead of key elections.