Air India Technical Incidents, Including Fuel Leaks, Reach 14-Month High

In NEW DELHI Air India is facing growing concerns after technical incidents, including multiple fuel leaks and other safety-related issues, surged to their highest level in 14 months, raising questions about the airline’s maintenance practices and operational safety. Rising Technical Issues Recent reports indicate that Air India has experienced a noticeable uptick in technical incidents […]

Mississippi House Classifies Mail-Order Abortion Drugs as Felony Trafficking

JACKSON, Mississippi in a significant and controversial move, the Mississippi House of Representatives has passed legislation classifying the distribution of abortion drugs via mail order as felony trafficking. This development intensifies the state’s restrictive stance on abortion access and is expected to have far-reaching legal and social consequences. What the Law Entails The new law […]

A Year of Upheaval Sets the Stage for Trump’s State of the Union Address

In WASHINGTON after a year marked by political turbulence, legal battles, economic debate and shifting global tensions, President Donald Trump is set to deliver a high-stakes State of the Union address that could define the trajectory of his administration heading into a pivotal political season. The speech comes amid deep partisan divides in Congress, renewed […]

Taiwan Rattled by 5.6-Magnitude Quake — No Damage Reported

In TAIPEI a magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook northeastern Taiwan on Tuesday afternoon, briefly rattling buildings in the capital and other parts of the island, authorities said but, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The tremor struck at 12:37 p.m. local time just off the coast of Yilan County, with its epicentre about […]

Former UK Ambassador Mandelson Arrested after Epstein Revelations

In LONDON the British police arrested former diplomat and senior Labour Party figure Peter Mandelson, 72, on 23 February 2026 in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation sparked by newly released documents tied to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest marks one of the most dramatic developments yet in the widening political scandal engulfing Westminster […]

Trump’s New U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Bozell Arrives Amid Strained Ties

Johannesburg – Leo Brent Bozell III has officially arrived in South Africa as the new U.S. Ambassador, marking a significant moment in diplomatic relations between Pretoria and Washington. Bozell, a conservative activist and media critic long associated with right‑wing causes in the United States, presented copies of his letters of credence this week to South […]

Uganda Plans New Railway Link to Tanzania, Opening Major Export Route

Kampala, Uganda has announced ambitious plans to construct a new railway line connecting it directly to Tanzania, a move expected to transform regional trade and unlock a faster, more cost-effective export corridor to the Indian Ocean. The proposed rail link will connect Uganda’s rail network to Tanzania’s modern Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) system, providing landlocked […]

25 Soldiers Died after Raid on Mexico’s Most Wanted Cartel Leader

Mexico City A wave of violent clashes erupted across several Mexican states after security forces conducted a major operation against Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and one of Mexico’s most wanted criminals. The confrontation has claimed the lives of at least […]

Software Companies Face Higher Borrowing Costs, Tougher Scrutiny as AI Threatens Businesses

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, software companies are feeling the squeeze not just from market competition but also from financial pressures. Analysts say that rising borrowing costs and heightened regulatory scrutiny are creating a challenging environment for tech firms navigating AI-driven disruption. Investors are increasingly cautious as AI technologies accelerate business transformation. Firms […]

EU Trade Chief to Participate in G7 Meeting on Monday to Discuss New Tariff Uncertainty, EU Commission says

The European Union’s top trade official will participate in a meeting of Group of Seven (G7) trade ministers on Monday to address mounting uncertainty over global tariffs following recent developments in U.S. trade policy, the European Commission said on Monday. European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is expected to attend the gathering of trade officials in […]