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Trump hikes tariff on all countries from 10pc to 15pc
US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in temporary reciprocal tariffs on all countries from 10 per cent to 15 per cent. The announcement came hours after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs he had imposed last year.
Pakistan carries out air strikes in Afghanistan, kills 12
Pakistan's military carried out air strikes in Afghanistan on Sunday, targeting camps and hideouts of armed groups blamed for recent attacks, including a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad that killed dozens.
Trump revises global tarrif to 10% after Supreme Court rules against him
Trump announced a new 10 per cent tariff on all imported goods, stating that most existing trade deals, particularly with India, would remain intactl, reports Reuters.
Five countries commit troops to Gaza
Five countries have committed troops for an international security force for Gaza, the commander of the force said on Thursday.
Veteran Bengali author Shankar passes away
Veteran Bengali author Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as Shankar, passed away on Friday (February 20, 2026) at the age of 92. He had been undergoing treatment at a Kolkata hospital for the past 15 days for multiple age-related ailments. His family announces his demise on Friday (Frbruary 20) afternoon.
Afghan women can't file abuse complaints without husband’s permission
The new penal code published by the Taliban government in Afghanistan has raised serious concerns in the international community. A report by the British newspaper The Independent said that various sections of the new law have further narrowed the path for women to get justice.
18 killed in truck-pickup collision in Egypt
At least 18 people — most of them fishermen — were killed in a head-on collision between a truck and a passenger pickup in Egypt’s northeastern Port Said province. Three others were injured and are receiving treatment at a hospital.
Trump says he's ordering release of data on UFOs and aliens
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he is ordering federal agencies to begin "identifying and releasing" government files related to UFOs and aliens, a move sought for decades by some Americans.
Trump suggests Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach agreement with US
US President Donald Trump has renewed his threats against Iran, suggesting that Tehran has about 10 to 15 days to reach a deal with Washington or face further military strikes.
Antonia Romeo becomes UK's first female cabinet secretary
For the first time in UK history, a woman has been appointed to the top civil service post.