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“Taking Back a Gift Given to Wife Is Like Spitting and Licking It Back” — Justice Mohsin
Islamabad, February 23, 2026In a remarkable set of remarks during court proceedings, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Superior Court delivered a stinging rebuke to a petitioner attempting to reclaim gifts given to his wife, stating that such an act was akin to “spitting and then licking it back.”The case involved a husband who had…
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Bangladesh Army Undergoes Major Reshuffle Days After New Government Takes Office
The Bangladesh Army has carried out a sweeping reshuffle of its top brass, with Army Headquarters issuing formal directives on Sunday — just days after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government assumed power on February 17.Lieutenant General Muhammad Mainur Rahman, previously the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army Training and Doctrine Command (ARTDOC), has been…
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Rob Jetten Sworn In as Netherlands’ Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister
The Hague, February 23, 2026Rob Jetten was formally sworn in as Prime Minister of the Netherlands today, making history as the country’s youngest-ever head of government at just 38 years of age. He is also the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister — a milestone in a nation long known for its progressive values.King Willem-Alexander…
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Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow
Footage shows snow covering parts of the US as an intense winter storm hits multiple US states including Connecticut and New Jersey. A full travel ban has been in place in New York City from 21:00 local time (02:00 GMT) on Sunday to 12:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Monday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said schools…
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US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Pentagon Briefs Trump on Military Options Including Strike on Khamenei
Washington — The United States is on the brink of a critical decision that could reshape the Middle East, as the Pentagon has presented President Donald Trump with a wide-ranging set of military options against Iran, including plans to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba Khamenei, according to reports by Axios,…
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Saudi Arabia Launches World’s First Date-Based Soft Drink ‘Milaaf Cola’
Riyadh — Saudi Arabia has made history in the global beverages industry by introducing the world’s first soft drink made entirely from dates. Dubbed “Milaaf Cola,” the innovative drink was unveiled at the Riyadh Date Festival, drawing widespread attention and enthusiasm from attendees.The product has been developed by Turath Al-Madinah, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s…
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What the killing of drug lord El Mencho means for Mexico
Mexico’s most wanted man and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel has been killed, Mexico’s defence ministry has confirmed. The security operation and killing has been heralded as a victory in both Mexico and the United States. However, it was met with violence across Mexico as the CJNG retaliated by…
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Historic Blizzard Slams US Northeast: NYC Travel Ban, New Jersey Emergency Declared
New York/Washington — A powerful blizzard is battering the northeastern United States, placing over 40 million Americans under blizzard warnings as one of the most severe winter storms in recent memory sweeps through the region.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani banned most travel across the nation’s largest city from 9 p.m. Sunday through noon Monday ,…
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Mexico’s Most Powerful Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Operation
Mexico City — Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the head of Mexico’s most powerful and feared drug cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has been killed in a military operation, Mexican authorities confirmed.El Mencho had long been considered the most wanted and dangerous drug trafficker in the world, surpassing even the notoriety of the…
