World Bill Gates Pulls Out of India AI Summit Amid Organisational Controversies February 19, 2026 The Universe Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates withdrew from India’s AI Impact Summit just hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday, dealing a setback to the high-profile event already facing criticism over…
World Ukraine and Russia Resume Geneva Peace Talks as US Pushes for War Settlement February 18, 2026 The Universe GENEVA: Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia resumed a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as the United States expressed cautious optimism about efforts to end Europe’s deadliest…
World West Bank Education Crisis Deepens as Budget Shortfall Cuts Schooling for Thousands of Students February 17, 2026 The Universe In the northern West Bank city of Nablus, 10-year-old twins Ahmad and Mohammed should have been attending school. Instead, they remain at home, among hundreds of thousands of students affected…
World Trump Signals Support for Iran Regime Change as US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East February 15, 2026 The Universe WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday openly backed the possibility of regime change in Iran while announcing an expanded American military presence in the Middle East, including the deployment…
World Pathologist Calls for Fresh Probe into Jeffrey Epstein Death, Questions Suicide Ruling February 15, 2026 The Universe WASHINGTON: A prominent forensic expert who observed the autopsy of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has renewed calls for a fresh investigation into his 2019 death, arguing that available evidence points…
World Tarique Rahman Claims Historic Election Victory, Calls for Unity in Bangladesh February 15, 2026 The Universe Tarique Rahman on Saturday dedicated his sweeping election victory to those who “sacrificed for democracy,” urging national unity following Bangladesh’s first general elections since the deadly 2024 uprising. Pakistan, India…
World Trump Warns Iran of ‘Very Traumatic’ Consequences if Nuclear Deal Fails February 13, 2026 The Universe US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran of “very traumatic” consequences if it fails to reach a new nuclear agreement with Washington, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced…
World Bangladesh Votes in Landmark Election Following Hasina’s Ouster February 12, 2026 The Universe DHAKA: Bangladeshis lined up outside polling stations on Thursday as voting began in a pivotal general election seen as a return to democratic rule following the 2024 ouster of long-time…
World Bangladesh Votes in Landmark Election and Referendum on Democratic Reforms February 11, 2026 The Universe Bangladesh heads to the polls on Thursday for its first parliamentary elections since the 2024 uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Alongside the general election, voters will also decide…
World PM Shehbaz to Attend Trump’s Board of Peace Meeting on Gaza in Washington February 10, 2026 The Universe Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Washington on February 18 to represent Pakistan at the first leaders’ meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, scheduled for…
