London / Moscow, February 23, 2026Iran and Russia have concluded a secret arms agreement worth approximately €500 million (US$589 million), under which Moscow will supply Tehran with thousands of advanced shoulder-fired air defence missiles, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing leaked Russian documents and multiple sources familiar with the deal.The agreement, signed in Moscow…
Islamabad, February 23, 2026 – In a significant development highlighting the Afghan Taliban’s alleged backing of terrorist groups, Pakistani security forces have reportedly conducted targeted operations across the border, exposing what officials describe as safe havens for militants. However, Afghan authorities have imposed strict media restrictions, preventing access to most of the impacted sites.According to…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 ,…
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…
Kandy — The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Kandy from Colombo ahead of their next two Super 8 matches in the ICC T20 World Cup. The squad is scheduled to train at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium today as they prepare for back-to-back crucial encounters.Pakistan will face England on February 24, followed by a…
