The World Waited on Edge for Trump’s Thinking on Iran. It’s Still Waiting.
Even as the president considers an attack, his State of the Union address offered little more than a brief repetition of vague talking points from recent days.
Month: February 2026
Leader of Columbia Brain Institute Quits Over Friendship With Epstein
The Nobel laureate Richard Axel is not accused of wrongdoing but called his association with Jeffrey Epstein a “serious error in judgment.”
World-class Brook played ‘the best innings of his life’ – Afridi
It is likely that fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will be rested to manage his workload. PHOTO: AFP COLOMBO: Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook’s century as a “world-class knock” after it took England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals and floored Pakistan to leave their hopes of making the last four out of their … Read more
Here is how Pakistan can qualify for T20 World Cup semi-finals
Despite the defeat against England, the Men in Green sit third at the points table Sahibzada Farhan (R) and Babar Azam run between the wickets during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and USA at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on February 10, 2026. PHOTO: AFP … Read more
Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.
House Narrowly Rejects Air Safety Bill After Pentagon Opposition
[A move to swiftly pass the bill failed by a single vote. It would have required aircraft to carry technology that officials said might have prevented a midair collision near Washington last year.
In Windsor, Some See Family Drama in the Andrew Accusations
“Her children have let her down,” said one woman, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fall from grace drew strong reactions from some. Others said they just did not care.
ECB insist Pakistani players will not be frozen out the Hundred
Pakistan teammates during the mid-innings break against India in T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on February 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: Pakistani players will not be discriminated against in selection for the Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday, despite reports they could be overlooked due to political tensions with India. … Read more
Medvedev advances in Dubai, suggests ranking system rethink
Daniil Medvedev. (file photo) AFP DUBAI: Daniil Medvedev beat Shang Juncheng on Tuesday to reach the last 16 of the Dubai Open but implored tour organisers to limit ranking points to only the most prestigious events to reduce player workload. A week after beating the Chinese world number 262 in Doha, Medvedev again faced Shang … Read more
Abu Dhabi’s State Oil Company Looks Beyond Oil
[Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables.