February 17, 2026

Israel Approves Large West Bank Area as ‘State Land,’ Fueling Annexation Fears

Israel’s cabinet has approved large West Bank areas as ‘state land,’ allowing annexation. Palestinians and global voices warn this could end the two-state solution and worsen conflict.

February 17, 2026

Imran Khan's Eye Health Sparks Political Stir and Deal Rumours in Pakistan

Imran Khan has lost 85% vision in one eye, sparking health worries and political speculation. The government’s slow response fuels doubts about a possible backroom deal with PTI.

February 17, 2026

Pakistan Cuts Industrial Power Rates, Restores Solar Prosumers' Contract Rights

Pakistan’s government has lowered power rates for all industrial users by Rs4.04 per unit from Feb 11, 2026. It also ordered Nepra to keep old net-metered solar consumers' contracts intact until expiry, reversing recent changes.

February 17, 2026

3 Dead, Including Suspect, in Rhode Island Youth Hockey Game Shooting

A tragic shooting at a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three dead and three critically injured. Police suspect a ‘targeted’ family dispute at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.

February 17, 2026

X Social Network Restored After Two-Hour Global Outage

X, Elon Musk's social network, faced a global outage for about two hours on Monday. Users worldwide saw blank feeds. The platform is now fully back by 3:30pm GMT.

February 17, 2026

British Museum Removes 'Palestine' from Some Displays Amid Legal Pressure

The British Museum has removed the term 'Palestine' from some ancient Middle East gallery labels after a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel, sparking criticism from historians and the public.

February 17, 2026

Relatives Slam Slow Rescue, Water Shortage During Gul Plaza Fire in Karachi

Twenty-three relatives of victims testified before a Sindh High Court tribunal, accusing firefighters of running out of water and rescue teams of inaction during the deadly Gul Plaza fire.

February 17, 2026

PTI Protest Shuts Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway, Stranding Thousands and Hurting KP Economy

PTI activists have blocked the key Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway since last Friday, causing major traffic jams and business losses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The closure demands treatment for Imran Khan. Nearby roads are overcrowded, causing hours-long delays for commuters and rising food prices in Peshawar.

February 17, 2026

New Study Finds Intermittent Fasting Offers Little Weight Loss Advantage Over Calorie Cutting

A major review of 22 studies shows intermittent fasting may not be better than regular calorie cutting for weight loss. The practice’s social media hype faces fresh doubts.

February 17, 2026

Gujranwala Police Arrest Serial Killer of Woman, Children, and Boy in Multiple Attacks

Gujranwala police caught a serial killer involved in four murders. The suspect killed a woman, her two kids, and a 13-year-old boy to steal valuables. He tried fleeing but was caught during investigation.