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February 25, 2026

Heavy cross-border fire erupts between Pakistani, Afghan forces

Heavy weapons were reportedly used by both sides, though no casualties had been confirmed.

Pakistani, Afghan forces fighting
February 25, 2026

Trump claims credit for NATO’s 5% defence spending push

U.S. President Donald Trump has credited himself with pushing NATO allies to agree to higher defence spending targets.

U.S. President Donald
February 25, 2026

Four killed in Russian strikes in Ukraine

Four people were killed in Russian attacks in southern Ukraine, authorities said on Wednesday, adding that a child was injured.

Body bags
February 25, 2026

Turkish F-16 crashes near highway, pilot killed

A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed overnight near a major highway in western Turkey, killing its pilot, the Ministry of National Defence said on Wednesday.

Crushed chopper
February 25, 2026

South Korea’s fertility rate rises to four-year high

South Korea’s total fertility rate rose to a four-year high in 2025, supported by continued growth in the number of births, government data showed on Wednesday.

babies
February 25, 2026

China tells U.S. to stop seeking pretexts for resuming nuclear tests

Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a daily press conference in response to recent U.S. allegations that China has conducted nuclear explosion tests.

Trump and Xi
February 25, 2026

Lao govt reviews strategic plans, key national priorities

According to Lao National TV, the meeting followed the recent election of members of the Lao National Assembly’s 10th legislature and the fifth Provincial People’s Councils.

Lao officials
February 25, 2026

Nigeria, 106 other nations condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in UN vote

Nigeria joined 106 other members of the UN General Assembly to voice support for Ukraine on Tuesday, on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022.

UN General Assembly
February 24, 2026

UAE introduces new mechanism to end medicine monopolies

The country said the measures to prevent monopolies and strengthen drug security.

UAE
February 24, 2026

Severe winterstorm forces cancellation of over 5,000 flights across U.S.

Governor of Massachusetts, one of the hardest cities of the snow storm, warned residents to stay off the roads during the period.

U.S. heavy snowfall