February 17, 2026

Pakistan's KSE-100 Index Drops 1303 Points Amid Volatile Trading

Pakistan's KSE-100 closed down 1303 points on Tuesday with shaky trading. Millat Tractors rose after strong profits; PSO fell due to losses and higher taxes. The market remains under pressure from foreign outflows and political uncertainty.

February 17, 2026

Israel Displaces 37,000+ Palestinians in West Bank; Settler Attacks Surge in 2025

In 2025, Israeli military actions and settler violence forced more than 37,000 Palestinians to leave their homes in the West Bank, hitting a record high. Settler attacks surged with 1,828 incidents, mostly in Area C under full Israeli control, where land disputes and demolitions are common. Regional condemnation speaks of illegal annexation moves.

February 17, 2026

Israel's West Bank Annexation Sparks Jordan's Alarm Over 'Silent Transfer' Threat

Israel's new West Bank land laws deepen fears of forcing Palestinians into Jordan. Officials warn this 'silent transfer' may escalate into conflict. Jordan boosts military readiness and questions US support amid growing tensions.

February 17, 2026

US Small Investors Lose Big on Risky Alternatives Amid Regulatory Easing

Small US investors like Cathy Shubert are losing half their retirement money in risky alternative investments. Relaxed rules and Trump’s push to ease access to such investments raise alarm over growing financial risk for everyday investors.

February 17, 2026

Debenhams Owner Boohoo Raises £35m, Faces Possible Clash with Mike Ashley

Debenhams, owned by Boohoo, is raising £35 million from shareholders to cut debt and speed up turnaround plans. Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, a major shareholder, may not back the move. The group aims to simplify operations and boost profits amid tough competition.

February 17, 2026

EU Launches Formal Investigation into Shein Over Illegal Products and Addictive Shopping Design

The EU has started a formal investigation into Shein for selling illegal goods like childlike sex dolls, plus harmful design features in its service. The probe will examine product safety, addictive features, and opaque recommendations under EU laws.

February 17, 2026

Unitree to Ship 20,000 Humanoid Robots in 2026 After Gala Spotlight

China’s Unitree Robotics plans big! The company will ship up to 20,000 humanoid robots in 2026, showing huge tech leaps at the Spring Festival Gala with kung fu moves and trampoline stunts.

February 17, 2026

Bomb Threat Emails Target Six Gujarat Courts; No Explosives Found

Six courts in Gujarat received bomb threats via email on February 17, 2026. Police searched the premises thoroughly and found nothing suspicious. This follows similar fake bomb threat emails at 34 schools in Ahmedabad and Vadodara the day before.

February 17, 2026

Belgium Summons US Ambassador Over Antisemitism Claims Amid Illegal Circumcision Probe

Belgium has called in US Ambassador Bill White after he called an investigation into illegal circumcisions in Antwerp 'unacceptable harassment' of the Jewish community. Officials said his remarks interfere with judicial independence and diplomatic norms.

February 17, 2026

How Long Do Planets Live? From Earth to Red Dwarfs’ Ancient Worlds

Planets live as long as their stars allow, from millions to trillions of years. Earth faces a fiery end in 9.5 billion years, while planets around red dwarfs may last far longer.