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World

February 12, 2026

Inner Mongolia expels former chairwoman from CPC

Former chairwoman of North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Wang Lixia, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and dismissed from public office.

Wang Lixia
February 12, 2026

Ukraine strikes military, energy sites in Russia, authorities say

Ukrainian forces have carried out overnight attacks on military and energy-related facilities in several Russian regions.

Ukrainian soldiers
February 12, 2026

Afghan launches road project to connect remote area

Mohammad Haqshinas, spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works, said on his X account in Kabul on Thursday.

Afghan province
February 12, 2026

UN chief laments deadly shooting at Canada school

Two additional people were found dead at a nearby home, who local police have reportedly identified as the suspect’s mother and stepbrother.

Canada school shooting
February 11, 2026

WHO urges countries to accelerate access to cataract surgery

He said that cataract surgery was one of the most powerful tools available to restore vision and transform lives.

World Health Organisation
February 11, 2026

EU leaders gather at Antwerp for industry summit

European economies have been under pressure from intense competition, particularly from China and the U.S.

European union logo
February 11, 2026

Vietnam, Brazil sign new agreement to expand trade, business cooperation

Vietnam’s ambassador to Brazil, Bui Van Nghi, stressed the role of institutional cooperation in driving tangible economic results.

Vietnam and Brazil
February 11, 2026

12 sentenced to death in Sri Lanka over 2022 murder of MP

The ruling followed an extended trial in which a total of 42 people were indicted in connection with the killings.

Amarakeerthi Athukorala.
February 11, 2026

Ukraine plans presidential elections, vote on peace deal with Russia

Ukraine is preparing to hold a presidential election alongside a national referendum on a potential peace agreement with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin
February 11, 2026

Tropical cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar, kills nine

Authorities on Wednesday reported that tropical cyclone Gezani hit Madagascar’s eastern coastline, killing nine people as walls of wind and rain left a trail of devastation.

Cyclone