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World

February 23, 2026

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to parents’ murder

He stabbed his parents multiple times in their bedroom on December 14, 2025, before fleeing the scene.

Nick Reiner
February 23, 2026

UK police arrest ex-ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson amid Epstein accusations

Mr Mandelson expressed regret for his association with the late Mr Epstein. 

Peter Mandelson
February 23, 2026

Begging is crime in Dubai, attracts three-month jail term, police warn

In a statement on its official X page on Monday, Dubai Police warned potential beggars about the legal consequences.

Street begging in the UAE
February 23, 2026

Iranian, Omani foreign ministers discuss upcoming Iran-U.S. talks

According to a statement from Iran’s foreign ministry, the two officials reviewed the latest developments in the talks.

Flags of Iran, Oman
February 23, 2026

Israel reports second seasonal bird flu outbreak

Israel’s Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said the latest outbreak follows a previous one in early January at a duck breeding site in Sadeh Yaakov.

Bird flu
February 23, 2026

Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosque, spray racist slogans

The Israeli military confirmed a fire at the mosque near Tell, with troops dispatched to the scene for review.

Fire at Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque
February 23, 2026

Georgia to bar non-resident foreigners from transport, tourism jobs

Under the new rules, the government has implemented a zero-quota policy for several professions.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze
February 23, 2026

Vietnam proposes national database centre to tackle fake news

The ministry has proposed imposing the maximum fines allowed under the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.

Flag of Vietnam
February 23, 2026

Laos’ central bank lowers interest rate to support financial stability

Laos’ central bank has decided to reduce its seven-day basic interest rate from 8.5 to eight per cent in a move to maintain monetary stability.

Laos’ central bank
February 23, 2026

Canada raises Mexico travel alert to ‘high degree of caution’

The country had listed more than a dozen states as areas to avoid non-essential travel due to a surge in violence and roadblocks in the country.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)