Power Struggle Intensifies Within Iraq’s Shiite Alliance

Political tensions are rising within Iraq’s Coordination Framework alliance as former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Qais al-Khazali, leader of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, engage in a growing public dispute. The alliance, formed in 2022 to counter the movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr, is now experiencing internal fractures as competition increases over the next prime [...]

Bhutan Hosts Second National MCH Fair to Promote Safe Motherhood

The Ministry of Health of Bhutan, in collaboration with the JICA Bhutan Office, organized a one-day Mother and Child Health (MCH) Fair on February 13, 2026, at the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital under the theme “For Positive Pregnancy Experiences and Outcomes.” The event promoted awareness on maternal and neonatal health, bringing [...]

Rights Group Reports 24 Children Killed in Iran Protests

At least 24 children, including a three-year-old, were reportedly killed by direct fire from security forces during nationwide protests in Iran, according to the HANA Human Rights Organization. The organization stated that it verified the identities of the victims through field research and cross-checking multiple sources. According to its findings, the shootings were not [...]

Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Shakes Sagaing Region in Myanmar

MYANMAR: A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded about 87 km north of Tatkon in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, part of an area prone to frequent seismic activity. The moderate tremor was felt locally but did not immediately report widespread damage or casualties. Myanmar lies along active fault lines, including the Sagaing Fault, which has produced both [...]

Maldives President Arrives for New Cabinet’s Oath-Taking Ceremony

MALDIVES: The president of the Maldives has arrived ahead of the oath-taking ceremony for the country’s new cabinet, marking the start of a fresh chapter in governance. The event underscores a reshaped leadership team poised to implement the administration’s priorities. This cabinet lineup reflects political negotiations and strategic appointments following recent elections. Officials say the [...]

Libya’s first oil block awards in nearly 20 years

LIBYA: Libya has opened its energy sector to major international players for the first time in nearly two decades by awarding oil and gas exploration blocks to global companies, including Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy, and Repsol. The state-owned National Oil Corporation offered exploration rights across key onshore and offshore basins as part of a broader effort [...]

BNP Wins Landslide Victory in February 12 Polls

In the February 12 general election in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a decisive victory, securing 49.97% of the vote and 209 seats, a significant increase from its 30.81% vote share and 140 seats in 1991. The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (Jamaat) also made remarkable progress, winning 31.76% of the vote and 68 seats, [...]

Malian Forces Say They ‘Neutralize’ Around a Dozen Terrorists in Central Region

MALI: Malian military forces have reported that they “neutralized” roughly a dozen suspected terrorists during operations in the central part of the country. Officials say the action was part of ongoing efforts to counter armed groups that have destabilized rural areas for years. The army described the operation as targeted and aimed at restoring security [...]

Israeli Official Flags Potential Nuclear Ambitions in Egypt and Turkey Amid Middle East Tensions

EGYPT: A senior Israeli military official has warned that Israel must closely monitor neighboring regional powers such as Egypt and Turkey for possible nuclear ambitions, raising fresh concerns about proliferation beyond Iran. Speaking amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, the official emphasized vigilance over any secret weapons development. The remarks [...]

Fireworks Shop Blast in China Kills Eight Ahead of Lunar New Year

CHINA: At least eight people were killed and two others injured when a powerful explosion tore through a fireworks retail store in eastern China’s Jiangsu province on Sunday afternoon. The blast occurred in Donghai County after a local resident improperly set off fireworks near the shop, triggering a fire that rescue teams later extinguished. Authorities [...]

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