Russian embassy in Seoul displays ‘Victory will be ours’ banner ahead of Ukraine war anniversary

The Russian Embassy plans to hold a public event on Feb 25 to mark the anniversary of the invasion.

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.

Morocco flood evacuees mark muted Ramadan away from home

When floods forced Ahmed El Habachi out of his Moroccan village, he thought the displacement was temporary. Weeks later, he broke his Ramadan fast in a tent, wondering when he would return home. During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, families traditionally gather over joyous

Total Chaos, the survival horror based on one of Doom's best mods, is getting a New Game+ mode featuring an Alien: Isolation-style persistent enemy: 'It does not patrol. It does not follow rules. It adapts'

"There are no safe zones."

Former CIA director: Potential Iran strikes ‘will not bring about a regime change, sadly'

Former CIA Director David Petraeus said that if the Trump administration decides to carry out strikes on Iran amid escalating tensions and threats between President Trump and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it "will not bring about regime change, sadly." The retired general said in an

Burgum reups Trump’s push to take Greenland: ‘So much opportunity up there’

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum cast Greenland as a strategically vital asset for the U.S. economy and national security amid ongoing negotiations over a deal on mineral rights. “If you look at geographically, where it's positioned, it is like the end cap opposite of Alaska, and

BAFTA Film Awards 2026 Winners List (Updating Live)

The 79th BAFTA Film Awards ceremony is here. The biggest night for movies in the U.K. — and one of the biggest globally — is set to kick off at the Royal Festival Hall at London’s Southbank Centre, where the winners of some of the most coveted prizes in the industry will soon

Pope Leo XIV: 'No change in Church doctrine on gays and trans people'

The Pontiff has dismissed any immediate prospect of change in the Vatican's stance on LGBT+ rights. It's one of many views he's discussed openly with Vaticanist Elise Ann Allen that are contained in a new book "Pope Leo XIV - The Biography."

Afghanistan's ruling Taliban say Pakistan strikes kill, injure dozens

KARACHI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Pakistan said it launched strikes on militant targets in Afghanistan after blaming recent suicide bombings, including assaults during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on fighters it said were operating from its neighbour's territory. Women and

‘A Child of My Own’ Review: Stylized Drama and Documentary Scrap Over the Truth In an Unhappy Maternity Tale

Following an awkward transition into narrative filmmaking with 2024’s fact-inspired but melodrama-leaning “In Her Place,” “A Child of My Own” sees Chilean director Maite Alberdi returning to documentary cinema — albeit of the same fuzzily defined, playfully genre-infused

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 - The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down a large swath of President Donald Trump's tariffs has weakened his ability to threaten and impose tariffs at a moment's notice, but it won't end gnawing uncertainty for trade partners or companies.

New luxury tourist train connecting Osaka to UNESCO-listed Mount Kōya to launch in April

Passengers will be able to explore pilgrimage routes, Shingon Buddhist temples and the largest cemetery in Japan.

Thai authorities find staged foreign government offices during raid on suspected scam hub

Staged settings designed to resemble overseas government agencies was also found in the raid.

US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region

JERUSALEM, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Comments by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggesting that Israel had a biblical right to much of the Middle East drew condemnation over the weekend from countries across the region, who called his remarks "dangerous and inflammatory".

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US arms sale to Taiwan clashes with Trump’s desire to strike trade deal with China

A U.S. arms sale to Taiwan is clashing with President Trump’s desire to strike a trade deal with China. Chinese President Xi Jinping has voiced opposition to the new major arms sale to Taiwan, which China sees as its territory, and the president took note. The arms package’s

The Paranoid Style of Jeffrey Epstein Has Come for Us All

The scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s reach into the byways of global power has been revealed to be so thorough and dark that it presents a real challenge for even seasoned conspiracy theorists to keep up. Spanning borders both geographic and partisan, his web of intrigue is a

How to Watch the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards Online

The BAFTA Film Awards will be held on Sunday at London’s Royal Festival Hall. U.S. viewers can watch the red carpet and award ceremony on E!, while U.K. viewers can watch the awards on BBC One and iPlayer. The BAFTA Awards will be broadcast at 7 p.m. GMT, or 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m.

GOP frets over competitive Texas Senate primary as early voting starts

Some Republicans are growing anxious that incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) could be ousted in the competitive Texas GOP primary for Senate, giving Democrats a rare opening in the red Lone Star State this fall. As James Talarico gains steam in the Democratic primary against

DHS tech buildout sparks backlash from Democrats

The Trump administration's deployment of a wide range of technologies to support its sweeping deportation push and respond to those protesting immigration raids is sparking pushback among Democrats and civil liberties advocates, who fear it may be abusing its power as it

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India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs: Source

The delegation had been set to leave on Sunday for talks to finalise an interim trade deal.

Apple Obliterated Tariff Headwinds - The Supreme Court Decision Doesn't Matter

India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs, source says

The delegation had been set to leave on Feb 22 for talks to finalise an interim trade deal.

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India delays U.S. trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs, source says

NEW DELHI, Feb 22 - India has delayed plans to send a trade delegation to Washington this week, chiefly because of uncertainty after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, a source in its trade ministry said on Sunday.

After Epstein revelations, Europe vows accountability while U.S. holds back

Senior Democrats in Washington are comparing sweeping legal action across the Atlantic to the muted response in the United States.

Two-thirds of South Koreans contacted for work after hours: Survey

About 31 per cent of the respondents said they received work-related contact after 10pm.

South Korean police checking for more possible victims of ‘motel drug killings’

Officials are zeroing in on those contacted by her in a manner similar to the two known victims.

What time does the Arc Raiders Shrouded Sky update release in your time zone?

When we're expecting the Arc Raiders Shrouded Sky update to release in different time zones and what to expect from the update itself.

ICC bars in-person visits for ex-Philippine president Duterte during hearing, family says

He has waived his right to appear before the ICC, saying the tribunal has no jurisdiction over him.

‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Frankenstein’ Among Set Decorators Society of America Winners

“One Battle After Another” led the winners at the Set Decorators Society of America awards. The set decorator (Anthony Carlino SDSA) with production design by (Florencia Martin) behind the film took home two awards for Best Achievement In Décor/Design Of A Contemporary Feature

Arab and Islamic states protest US Ambassador to Israel’s remarks on Israel land expansion

Tensions rise in the Middle East after US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested Israel could control Arab territories, prompting strong condemnation from Arab and Islamic countries and regional organisations.

Alcaraz stays perfect in 2026 with dominant Doha title run

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz improved to 12–0 in 2026, defeating Arthur Fils 6–2, 6–1 to win the Qatar Open, while Fils capped a breakthrough week with a runner-up finish in Doha.

Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official tells Reuters

DUBAI, Feb 22 - Iran and the United States have differing views over sanctions relief in talks to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, adding that new talks were planned in early March as fears of a military confrontation grow.

Brazil doesn't want 'new Cold War', Lula says before Trump meeting

NEW DELHI, Feb 22 - Brazil does not want a \"new Cold War\", President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Sunday, urging the Trump administration to treat all countries equally ahead of a trip to meet the U.S. president.

Iran and US diverge in views on sanctions relief, senior Iranian official to Reuters

DUBAI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Iran and the U.S. have differing views over the scope and mechanism to lift sanctions on Tehran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, adding that renewed talks were scheduled in early March

‘Forest High’ Review: Three Women Escape the Noise in a Beguiling Mountain Retreat of a Movie

There are no luxuries and only the most essential comforts on offer at the remote Alpine refuge where “Forest High” is set: Hot water runs just a couple of hours a day, the soup served for dinner is thin and blandly nourishing, and don’t ask where to charge your phone, because

Hadi’s protege Samsuri takes the helm of Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional after Muhyiddin’s exit

Perikatan Nasional breaks its unspoken rule and picks someone who is not a party president as chairman.

China’s visa-free travel is diplomacy sweetener as it rekindles ties with middle powers

The addition of Canada and Britain brings the number of countries with visa-free access to China to 79.

Iranian students renew anti-government protests in Tehran amid a US military buildup

Videos geolocated at universities in Tehran show students chanting "bi sharaf," or "disgraceful" in Farsi, as clashes erupted against supporters of the government.

No change in Johor Ramadan bazaar SOPs despite rise in TB cases, says official

Visitors to bazaars are encouraged to exercise precautionary measures to reduce disease spread.

Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan

Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.

New Zealand marks 15th anniversary of Christchurch quake that killed 185

For some bereaved families, justice remains elusive 15 years after the quake.

South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands

In a statement on Sunday (Feb 22), South Korea's foreign ministry said it strongly objected to the Takeshima Day event held by Japan's Shimane prefecture and urged Japan to abolish the ceremony immediately.

Key social issues identified in charity report

Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients' issues.

Witkoff says Trump 'curious' why Iran hasn't capitulated to demands amid massive U.S. military presence

As officials warn that military escalation is more likely than a diplomatic negotiation, U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff told Fox News, 'With the amount of seapower and naval power over there, why haven't they come to us and said, "We profess we don't want a weapon, so here's what