February 18, 2026

93 Countries Condemn Israel’s West Bank Land Moves and Bar Al Aqsa Imam

Israel bars Al Aqsa imam and pushes West Bank land expansion, sparking outrage from 93 nations including Arab League and EU calling for reversal.

February 18, 2026

PM Modi Calls India a Future Leader in AI Revolution at AI Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India is ready to lead the AI revolution by building strong infrastructure and skills. Meanwhile, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologizes for summit chaos, and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the government over mismanagement.

February 18, 2026

YouTube Fixes Global Outage Caused by Recommendation Glitch

YouTube faced a global outage disrupting video access due to a recommendation system issue. The problem is now fixed, and all services have returned to normal.

February 18, 2026

Cheetah Gamini Welcomes 3 Cubs, India’s Feline Population Hits 38

Cheetah Gamini has given birth to three cubs at Kuno National Park, MP. This increases India’s cheetah count to 38. The birth marks a major success in Project Cheetah.

February 18, 2026

Man with Shotgun Arrested Near US Capitol Ahead of Trump’s State of the Union

An 18-year-old man was arrested near the US Capitol running with a loaded shotgun and extra ammo. Police found tactical gear in his car. No motive given but he faces multiple firearm charges.

February 18, 2026

Kremlin Threatens Navy Action to Stop Western Seizure of Russian Ships

A senior Kremlin official warned Russia may deploy its navy to stop Western powers from seizing Russian merchant ships amid sanctions. Kremlin calls these actions “piracy-like attacks” and vows to protect vital oil and grain shipments.

February 18, 2026

Radio Free Asia Resumes China Broadcasts After Trump-Era Funding Cut

Radio Free Asia (RFA) has restarted broadcasting to China in Mandarin, Tibetan, and Uyghur after Trump appointee cut US funding. Private contracts now support the broadcasts while waiting for Congress to approve funds.

February 18, 2026

Tamil Nadu Hands Over New Houses to Sri Lankan Tamils in Rehabilitation Camps

Sri Lankan Tamils in Tamil Nadu’s rehabilitation camps received new houses after decades in poor conditions. The project, led by CM M.K. Stalin, covers villages in Ranipet and Tirupattur districts, benefiting over 400 families with modern homes and community facilities.

February 18, 2026

Hong Kong Must Stay Alert and Boost Innovation, Top Rural Leader Warns

Kenneth Lau, head of Heung Yee Kuk, draws a neutral prophecy at Lunar New Year. He advises Hong Kong to remain vigilant and focus on economic innovation in peaceful times.

February 18, 2026

Wealthy Americans Lead Surge in New Zealand Gold Visa Applications Post Rule Changes

New Zealand's revamped golden visa has attracted 573 applications mainly from wealthy Americans. The Active Investor Plus visa now requires less investment and only three weeks' residency. Investors seek New Zealand’s beauty and safety from Trump-era politics. The scheme has already generated $3.39 billion for the country.