Published On 18 Feb 202618 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Palestinians in Gaza are entering Ramadan with heavy hearts, as the Muslim holy month’s traditional festivities give way to grief and survival concerns during a fragile “ceasefire” that Israel violates on a daily basis. “There is no joy after…
Robots perform sophisticated human movements as Beijing sends a message to the world. Listen to this article | 3 mins info China’s annual gala on Lunar New Year’s Eve has showcased Beijing’s giant leap in technology as humanoid robots took centre stage to perform a joint martial arts routine featuring several firsts. China’s Spring Festival Gala, which…
Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chairman, effective immediately, due to his relationship with the late sex offender. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Billionaire Thomas J Pritzker has announced that he is retiring as executive chairman of Hyatt…
EXPLAINER The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 11.5 to 15.5 hours, depending on where in the world you are. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 15 Feb 202615 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is set to begin on February 18 or…
Operation Hawkeye has killed and captured more than 50 ISIL fighters after hitting about 100 targets. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 14 Feb 202614 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United States forces have carried out a series of strikes against ISIL (ISIS) targets in Syria in…
England beat Scotland by five wickets in India to recover position in group at 2026 T20 World Cup. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 14 Feb 202614 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 led England to a five-wicket T20 World Cup victory over Scotland…
Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers ‘have to stay out of politics’ when asked about German support for Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Indian author Arundhati Roy has announced that she is withdrawing from the Berlin International Film Festival after what she described as “unconscionable statements” by its jury…
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych had his appeal dismissed as images on his helmet breached an Olympic ‘sacred principle’. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 13 Feb 202613 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday dismissed an appeal by Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav…
Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby says current NATO approach ‘no longer fit for purpose’. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby has called for NATO “partnerships not dependencies”, saying Europe must take primary responsibility for its defence. The US official was in Brussels to meet with NATO’s defence ministers on Thursday,…
These are the key developments from day 1,449 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Listen to this article | 6 mins info Published On 12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is where things stand on Thursday, February 12: Fighting Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under Russian missile attack early on…
