8:10 pm, Wednesday, 18 February 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Philippines scrambles relief as eastern provinces brace for second storm this month
Typhoon track and preparedness Philippine disaster agencies ordered fresh evacuations and port closures as a strong tropical storm approached the
Police investigate deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife as apparent homicide
What investigators say so far Police in Los Angeles investigated the deaths of filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his
Holiday micro-gifts and the new ‘good enough’ shopping strategy
A tighter, faster gifting culture As the calendar compresses and shipping windows narrow, “Secret Santa” shopping is increasingly defined by
China’s ‘countermeasures’ signal sharper pressure on Japan’s security debate
Targeted response, broader message China announced “countermeasures” aimed at a former head of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces, a move that Japanese
AI image generators are getting better by getting worse
A ‘messy’ new benchmark A growing number of AI image tools are being judged not only by sharpness and realism,
Sydney attack on Hanukkah gathering prompts terror probe and security reset
Investigation and early facts Australian authorities said gunmen attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing and injuring people
Shooting of Hadi Raises Questions Over the Election
The daylight shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, a probable candidate in the Dhaka-8 constituency, has once again raised serious questions
Culture spotlight: Egypt’s koshary added to UNESCO heritage list
Koshary gains global recognition Egypt’s humble, spicy street-food dish Koshary — a mix of rice, lentils, pasta and spices —
Russia seeks U.S. response before key nuclear treaty expiry
Russia awaits American decision on arms pact renewal On December 10, Moscow reiterated its call for New START Treaty to
US backs Japan in radar incident with China
US supports Japan amid rising regional tension The United States formally criticized People’s Republic of China for directing military-grade radar
