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From curated global news sourcesNorth Korea opens Pyongyang housing district for fallen soldiers, KCNA says
February 15, 2026KCNA reports a new housing district in Pyongyang symbolising the sacrifice of fallen soldiers, the regime says.
Israeli strikes kill four in eastern Lebanon, first attack since ceasefire
February 15, 2026Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon killed four people, marking the first attack since the latest ceasefire, according to officials.
Ukrainian drone strike hits Russian Black Sea port ahead of peace talks
February 15, 2026A Ukrainian drone strike hits a Russian Black Sea port, sparking fires ahead of US-brokered peace talks.
Ancient Mars was warm and wet, not cold and icy
February 15, 2026New mineral analysis indicates Mars had warm, wet conditions with rainfall in its ancient past.
US intercepts tanker Veronica III amid Venezuela-related oil shipments
February 15, 2026The United States intercepted the tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean area after tracking it as part of sanctions enforcement; TankerTrackers says it had left Venezuela on Jan 3 and was carrying about 1.9 million barrels of oil.
UK says nobody is above the law as police probe Prince Andrew’s Epstein links
February 15, 2026The Crown Prosecution Service says no one is above the law as detectives pursue allegations about Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Gaza’s Nasser Hospital condemns MSF decision to suspend services
February 15, 2026Nasser Hospital in Gaza condemns MSF for suspending most medical services, highlighting growing humanitarian strain.
Top European military chiefs call for public support of rearmament amid Russia threat
February 15, 2026Britain and Germany's defence chiefs publish a joint appeal to accept higher defence spending and readiness for a potential conflict with Russia.
AI stock sell-off creates uncertainty over winners, says Jim Cramer
February 15, 2026Cramer outlines the ongoing software sell-off and Anthropic’s role in AI equities, noting there are no clear winners in the current market.
UK weighs new Russia sanctions after Navalny toxin findings
February 15, 2026UK officials say the Navalny poisoning findings are serious and a new sanctions package against Moscow is under consideration, while Russia denies responsibility.
EU official criticises US euro-bashing amid Russia tensions
February 15, 2026EU foreign policy chief rejects US claims of civilisational erasure and argues Europe’s role in security and sanctions requires continued US-EU coordination.
Israel approves plan to register West Bank lands as state property
February 15, 2026Israel approves a proposal to register lands in the West Bank as state property, a policy move with regional implications.
US forces board second Venezuela-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
February 15, 2026The Pentagon says it boarded the tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from Venezuela as part of operations against illicit oil shipments tied to Caracas.
Dart frog toxin linked to Kremlin in Navalny poisoning, study says
February 15, 2026A new analysis suggests the poison used in Alexei Navalny’s poisoning points to Kremlin involvement.
Welsh munitions factory delayed, delaying UK stockpile boost for Ukraine
February 15, 2026A Glascoed munitions facility in Wales remains unopened six months after planned launch, delaying Britain's ability to boost artillery shell production for Ukraine.
Gaza casualties: 11 killed in strikes, civil defense says
February 15, 2026A strike hit a tent for displaced people in Jabalia and another hit Khan Younes, killing 11, civil defense reports.
Ukraine reports 205 clashes with Russian troops; Pokrovsk area targeted
February 15, 2026The Ukrainian general staff says 205 combats occurred on Saturday as Russian forces pressed near Pokrovsk.
EU to invest 347 million euros to secure vital undersea internet cables
February 15, 2026Brussels will allocate funds to develop and protect submarine cables that carry global internet traffic.
Iran protester dies in custody, rights groups say
February 15, 2026Rights groups are investigating the death of Ali Rahbar as a potential extrajudicial killing; Iran denies executions.
China to offer visa-free travel for Canada and UK visitors from Feb 17
February 15, 2026Canada and Britain citizens can visit China visa-free from Feb 17 to Dec 31.
Gunmen kill at least 32 in northern Nigeria, residents say
February 15, 2026Armed attackers killed at least 32 people in northern Nigeria, according to residents.
Taiwan vows stronger defences in Lunar New Year address
February 15, 2026Taiwan's president pledges to reinforce defence capabilities and safeguard security for the year ahead in a Lunar New Year message.
Bangladesh Islamist coalition files poll complaints after clashes
February 15, 2026Police say campaign-related clashes left five people dead and more than 600 injured.
EU officials respond to Rubio Munich speech, push for greater defense production
February 15, 2026EU foreign policy officials say member states should ramp up European defense production and NATO capacity following Senator Rubio's Munich security conference remarks.
Drone strike damages Russia's Taman port, disrupting Black Sea shipments
February 15, 2026The Krasnodar regional governor says a Ukrainian drone attack damaged the Black Sea port of Taman, a hub handling oil products, grain and coal.
Rubio to visit Eastern Europe to bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
February 15, 2026Sen. Marco Rubio will travel to Eastern Europe to strengthen relations with leaders aligned with former President Trump.
New Zealand officials warn more flooding could hit North Island after heavy rain
February 15, 2026Forecasts warn of ongoing flood risk with dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips.
Storm Nils keeps Garonne flood alert on red as more rain expected
February 15, 2026Garonne flood alert remains red with warnings of substantial rainfall over the next 24 hours.
Cuban crisis deepens as diplomats prepare for pressure amid US moves
February 15, 2026Diplomats describe Cuba as in crisis amid hyper-inflation and migration, as Washington pursues regime-change strategies.
Spycops inquiry reveals senior officers praised undercover officer who lied to court
February 15, 2026Secret documents show an undercover officer provided false identity evidence during prosecutions, with senior officers praising him.
India plans large-scale AI data city as AI investment accelerates
February 15, 2026India plans to build a massive AI data city amid rising investment in generative AI.
Xi prioritizes stability as China enters a new policy cycle
February 15, 2026Xi Jinping says China will prioritize social stability as it begins a new policy cycle.
Taiwan rebuts Munich speech, says China is the real threat
February 15, 2026Taiwan rejects Wang Yi's Munich security conference remarks, stating China is the real threat.
Ukraine talks: Zelensky discusses Geneva negotiations with US envoy and Kushner
February 15, 2026Zelensky says he spoke with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner ahead of Geneva negotiations next week.
ASEAN lacks consensus on Myanmar polls, weakening regional unity
February 15, 2026ASEAN members remain divided on how to respond to Myanmar's polls, impeding regional unity and relevance.
China-Japan travel spat weighs on New Year travel plans
February 15, 2026China's nine-day Lunar New Year holiday begins as travellers reduce outbound visits to Japan amid ongoing bilateral tensions.
Australia advances nuclear submarine shipyard with AUKUS funding
February 15, 2026Australia will spend A$3.9 billion to progress a shipyard for nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact with the U.S. and U.K.
Scholars exonerate woman blamed for Western Zhou dynasty’s downfall
February 15, 2026A new study argues that a woman previously blamed for the Western Zhou dynasty’s decline was not responsible, reframing a historic narrative.
US conducts secret migrant deportations to Cameroon amid court-order protections
February 15, 2026U.S. authorities deported nine migrants in a covert operation despite court orders guarding them from removal; the group was sent to detention in Cameroon.
France probes diplomat in Epstein-related investigation
February 15, 2026Paris prosecutors say they are examining three new complaints tied to Epstein files and revisiting an earlier inquiry into an Epstein associate who died in 2022.