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February 17, 2026

Ukraine, Russia set for peace talks in Geneva with U.S. mediation

Kyiv is refusing to cede the territories Russia demands, including those in the Donetsk region that Ukraine still controls.

Russian-Ukraine war
February 16, 2026
Canadian flag (credit: Konga)
February 16, 2026

Iranian foreign minister, IAEA chief meet in Geneva for ‘technical discussions’

The statement said the Iranian side presented its technical viewpoints regarding the indirect nuclear talks with the United States.

February 16, 2026

105 Afghan detainees return home from Pakistan

The individuals had been held in different prisons across Pakistan for about a month.

Afghan detainees
February 16, 2026

Staff discover ‘suspicious envelope’ in Netanyahu’s office

The envelope reportedly contained vials with an unknown substance, according to Maariv, which cited a person familiar with the incident.

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Credit: CNN)
February 16, 2026

Russian scientists develop method for early detection of crop diseases

Russian researchers reported that they have developed an AI-powered method to detect crop diseases before symptoms appear.

Russian scientists examining crops
February 16, 2026

Sri Lanka commits to three-year electricity cost reduction plan

The Sri Lankan government reiterated its intention to reduce electricity tariffs over the next three years by lowering power generation costs, local media reported.

Sri Lanka’s lit streets
February 16, 2026

UN concludes nuclear talks with Iran ahead of renewed Tehran-Washington negotiations

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog on Monday concluded high-level talks in Geneva with Iran’s foreign minister, ahead of renewed negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Iran’s nuclear facility
February 16, 2026

23 million Afghans in need of humanitarian aid in 2025: UNICEF

UNICEF says around 22.9 million people in Afghanistan, including 12 million children, nearly half of the population, require humanitarian assistance.

Kids in Afghanistan
February 15, 2026

China grants Britons, Canadians visa waiver from Tuesday

The statement noted that ordinary passport holders from both country could visit China visa free.

UK/Canada flags