Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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One day, two wars, and what haunts the Biden presidency

OnTuesday, President Joe Biden began his public engagements disagreeing with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government on how he was proceeding with the war against Hamas and Israel’s plans for Gaza the day after the war. Biden ended...

US hits H1B visa limit for 2024, here’s what’s next for businesses and foreign workers

The United States has hit the annual cap for H-1B visas, as confirmed by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), marking a crucial development in immigration. The H-1B program plays a vital role for US businesses, allowing them...

US, South Korea, Japan urges global push to curb North Korea’s nuke program

The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan called on Saturday for a stronger international push to suppress North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons and missiles and its military cooperation with other countries amid concerns...

‘Joe Biden destroyer of American democracy’: Donald Trump’s dig

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday attempted to turn the tables on his likely rival in November, President Joe Biden, arguing that the man whose election victory Trump tried to overturn is “the destroyer of American democracy.” Trump's allegations about...

Cops considering medical or mechanical episode in US-Canada border car crash

The tragic car accident at a border checkpoint in Niagara Falls, New York, on Wednesday, killed a local couple who owned several businesses in the area. The authorities are investigating whether a mechanical failure, a medical condition, or some...

Tourists nearly swept out to sea by ‘sneaker waves’ as they posed for photo on Iceland’s most dangerous beach: Watch

A group of tourists were caught on camera almost getting swept out to sea while trying to click a photo on Iceland’s most dangerous beach – Black Sand Beach. A man and a woman were seen walking towards the shoreline...

‘Last resort’ Chloramphenicol antibiotic saves dog’s life from mystery diseases

A show dog from Southern California was saved by a powerful antibiotic after he contracted a rare and deadly respiratory disease that has been spreading among dogs in the US.Ike, a 5-year-old Golden Retriever, fell ill in September while...

Hamas claims Israel killed brigade commander, 3 other senior leaders

Hamas' military wing said Sunday that the commander of its northern brigade, Ahmed Al-Ghandour, and three other senior leaders had been killed during Israel's offensive against the Islamist movement.In a statement, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades said Ghandour was a...

Pakistan’s PTI urges election commission to ensure ‘level playing field’ for all parties

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called upon the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to fulfil its constitutional duty of ensuring "a level playing field" for all parties contesting the general elections, Dawn reported. A PTI spokesperson said the chief election commissioner's...

Indian-American man killed after struck by vehicle in Ohio’s Medina County

A Volkswagen, operated by 25-year-old Cameron Luiza struck 52-year-old Piyush Patel. Luiza was heading south on Substation Road when he struck Patel. A 52-year-old Indian-American man was killed after he was hit by a vehicle in Medina County, WKYC reported...

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Kanpur crash: Driver Mohan claims he was behind wheel

The probe into Kanpur’s high-profile Lamborghini crash took a fresh turn on Wednesday after one Mohan, the alleged designated...