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Month: February 2026
Fans outrage at social media user for secretly filming Bilal Abbas Khan in Madinah
Fans condemn filming without consent during private trips as a serious invasion of privacy Fans have come to the defence of Bilal Abbas Khan after a video of him praying, secretly filmed by a social media user, went viral. Known for his versatility, Bilal gained fame through hit TV dramas such as Pyar Ke Sadqay, … Read more
K-P launches Dengue Action Plan 2026 ahead of peak season
District response units being established across province, private hospitals to be included in reporting system PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Health Department has launched the Dengue Action Plan 2026 across the province on Friday as an early measure to prevent possible outbreaks and protect public health. The plan was approved by the chief secretary of K-P, … Read more
Fighting Wildfires Could Soon Get Harder
[Simultaneous emergencies in different parts of the world could stop countries from sharing ground crews and equipment, new research warns.
With Possible Strike Looming, U.S. Says Staff Can Leave Israel, and Urges Speed
In an email to embassy workers Friday morning, Ambassador Mike Huckabee warned them that if they wanted to leave Israel, they “should do so TODAY.”
Trump Iranian missile claim unsupported by U.S. intelligence, say sources
US President Donald Trump reacts as he departs from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, February 13, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran will soon have a missile capable of striking the United States is not supported by US intelligence reports and appears to be exaggerated, … Read more
South Korea Clears Way for Google Maps to Fully Operate
[South Korea approved Google’s request to export detailed map data, reversing a longstanding restriction that made the tool largely nonfunctional.
Russia, China, Iran urge restraint as Pakistan strikes Afghanistan
Moscow offers to mediate if asked, while Iran steps in after Islamabad declares ‘open war’ Picture show a compound in Kabul burning after Pakistan Air Force strikes. PHOTO: PTV Russia, China and Iran called for restraint and dialogue on Friday as the airstrike escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan following Pakistani airstrikes and the seizure of border … Read more
ChatGPT an accomplice in murder? South Korean case raises questions
With three identified victims, police investigations continue into the accused murderer A 21-year-old South Korean woman was charged with the murders of two men in Seoul, according to a recent BBC report, after investigators discovered evidence that she had looked into the risks of combining alcohol and drugs through ChatGPT. The report by BBC further … Read more
UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression
Taliban has restricted women’s movements, barred girls from education beyond primary school since coming to power Volker Turk warned countries that at a time when global human rights are under significant assault, his office was facing dire funding shortages hampering its increasingly important and life-saving work. PHOTO: AFP A new decree from Afghanistan’s Taliban government … Read more
