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Taliban frees three Pakistani soldiers in Saudi-mediated move
KABUL, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Afghanistan’s Taliban government said on Tuesday it had released three Pakistani soldiers captured during border clashes in October, in a move mediated by Saudi Arabia […]
Fifth-former drowns while swimming in river near Alor Setar
Read full story Date: 18 February, 2026 12:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Spain approves $8 billion in aid for storm-battered regions
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) – The Spanish government approved financial aid worth around 7 billion euros ($8 billion) on Tuesday for people affected by the storms that battered the Extremadura […]
Zimbabwe war veterans challenge Mnangagwa term extension in court
HARARE, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Veterans of Zimbabwe’s liberation war mounted a court challenge on Tuesday to proposed changes to the constitution that would extend presidential terms from five years […]
In Russia, the humble cucumber becomes latest symbol of rising wartime prices
MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) – The humble cucumber, a favourite in Russian salads and meals, is the latest staple to suddenly skyrocket in price, angering consumers and stirring up politicians […]
Migrants in Libya, including young girls, face rape and torture, UN office says
Feb 17 (Reuters) – Migrants in Libya, including young girls, are at risk of being killed, tortured, raped or put into domestic slavery, according to a U.N. report that called […]
Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with U.S. in Geneva
GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States reached an understanding on the main “guiding principles” in a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday but […]
Sultan of Pahang expresses deep sorrow over tragic family murder in Cherating
KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has expressed profound grief and disappointment over the tragic murder incident that occurred in Cherating on Tuesday (Feb 17) […]
Missing man found dead in car submerged in river
SEREMBAN: A man was found dead in his car after the vehicle he was driving is believed to have veered into a river near Sekolah Dato’ Abdul Razak in Sungai […]
Ramadan to start on Feb 19
KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in Malaysia will begin the Ramadan dawn-to-dusk fast on Thursday (Feb 19), says the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal. Read full story Date: 17 February, 2026 9:00 […]
