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World Pangolin Day 2026: 500,000 Seized Globally

More than half a million pangolins were seized globally between 2016 and 2024, underscoring the scale of illegal wildlife trade as World Pangolin Day 2026 draws attention to...

February 21, 2026

Israel Strikes Bekaa Valley, Senior Hezbollah Leader Killed

Israeli air strikes in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley have killed at least 12 people and injured more than 20, according to Lebanese authorities and security sources. The strikes,...

February 21, 2026

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Setback

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will sign an executive order imposing a 10% global tariff, hours after the US Supreme Court struck down his reciprocal...

February 21, 2026

India Joins Pax Silica Alliance with US

India formally entered the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance after signing the Pax Silica Declaration in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and US Under Secretary of...

February 20, 2026

India Backs UN Statement Condemning West Bank Actions

India joined more than 100 countries and international organisations in endorsing a United Nations statement condemning Israel’s actions in the West Bank. The joint declaration criticised what it...

February 19, 2026

Sanae Takaichi Reappointed Japan PM After Landslide Win

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed prime minister after her decisive victory in snap lower house elections held on February 8. The 64-year-old leader, who became Japan’s first...

February 19, 2026

Poland Bans Chinese Cars at Military Sites

Poland has barred Chinese-made vehicles from entering its military installations, citing national security concerns linked to modern automotive technology. The decision was announced by the Chief of the...

February 19, 2026

Iran Temporarily Closes Strait of Hormuz During US Talks

Iran temporarily announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid fresh indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva. The move, described as a safety measure...

February 18, 2026

India, South Korea Reaffirm Special Strategic Partnership

India and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their Special Strategic Partnership, signalling sustained diplomatic momentum ahead of 2026. The pledge was made during the 6th...

February 18, 2026

Iran Unveils Khorramshahr-4 Amid US Tensions

Iran has released dramatic footage of its Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile, one of Tehran’s most powerful medium-range weapons, amid rising tensions with the United States. The video, circulated through...

February 18, 2026

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