One Nation, an Anti-Immigration Party in Australia, Rises in Polls After Bondi Massacre
Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party have become more palatable for some Australians after the mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
Month: February 2026
The Gorton and Denton By-Election Comes at a Bad Time for Keir Starmer
A parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, outside Manchester, will test support for Britain’s prime minister at a moment of intense political pressure.
Pakistani sculptor Ehtisham Jadoon turns scrap into colossal metal artworks
Sculptor Ehtisham Jadoon working on a model of Optimus Prime, a film character from Transformers, made from scrap metal at his studio on the outskirts of Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: Sparks fly, and metal groans in a cavernous workshop on the outskirts of Islamabad, where Pakistani artist Ehtisham Jadoon fuses discarded car parts into colossal … Read more
Dressed for succession? Kim Jong Un, daughter fuel speculation with matching coats
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attending the military parade to commemorate the 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang. PHOTO: AFP North Korean leader Kim Jong Un donned matching jackets with his daughter at a military parade, state media photos … Read more
Pakistan face complex qualification scenario following Sri Lanka exit
New Zealand’s Tim Seifert (L) stumps out Sri Lanka’s Pavan Rathnayake during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 25, 2026. Photo: AFP New Zealand’s emphatic 61-run victory over Sri Lanka has left Pakistan’s semi-final hopes … Read more
A Deal or War? Crucial Talks to Begin Between U.S. and Iran
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran’s task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.
A.I. Dating Apps Complicate China’s Efforts to Boost Birthrate
As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead.
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats
The North Korean leader said that his country can get along well with the United States as long as Washington accepts it as a nuclear weapons state.
Enrique calls PSG to raise their game
Luis Enrique’s PSG have won nine of their last 10 games in Ligue 1 but lead Lens by just two points in the standings Photo: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted that his side still had considerable room for improvement after they edged past Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday to set … Read more
What’s the state of Trump’s tariffs?
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump’s push to reimpose tariffs after his Supreme Court setback has raised questions about his trade … Read more