The U.S. and Iran are expected to hold their second round of talks about Iran’s nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear program. Iran …
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Robert Duvall, Hollywood legend, dies at 95
Hollywood mourns the loss of Robert Duvall, the cinematic titan renowned for his powerhouse performances in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and a multitude of other iconic films. Duvall passed away peacefully at the age of 95, as confirmed by his wife, Luciana, in a moving statement shared on Facebook on Monday, February 16. “Yesterday, we bid farewell to my beloved …
Read More »Toronto police investigate second shooting at Queen West restaurant in nine days
Toronto police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred late Monday afternoon at a downtown restaurant on Queen Street West, marking the second such incident in less than nine days. According to police reports, officers responded just after 4:45 p.m. to calls about gunfire near Queen Street West and Portland Street. Evidence of gunfire was found at the scene, including …
Read More »Italian influencer Damiano Alberti passes away
In a heart-wrenching revelation, Italian social media sensation Damiano Alberti has died at the tender age of 23, succumbing to a relentless three-year battle with cancer, his family announced in a poignant Instagram post. “A part of us has soared away forever,” they wrote, paying tribute to his resilience. “Damiano is finally liberated from the suffering he endured.” Expressing profound …
Read More »No deal or relief for PTI founder, says Attaullah Tarar
PTI leaders were given a detailed briefing about the founder’s health condition, Attaullah Tarar Web Desk February 17, 2026 London: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has stated that, no deal is being made with the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), nor is any special relief being granted. Speaking to the media in London, he said that the health condition …
Read More »Bangladesh’s newly-elected MPs sworn in
Bangladesh’s newly elected Members of Parliament were sworn in on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new political chapter after a landmark national election that brought the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to power. The oath-taking ceremony for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad was held at the parliament complex in Dhaka. The event commenced with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, reflecting …
Read More »Sony AI unveils groundbreaking tech to detect copyright in AI music
In an era where artificial intelligence is revolutionizing creativity, the boundary between human artistry and machine-generated content is increasingly blurred. Imagine a world where a song can be generated by AI yet carries the distinctive imprint of legendary artists from decades past. Amid this digital evolution, protecting creators’ rights has emerged as a critical challenge, demanding innovation, precision, and technological …
Read More »Mohsin Naqvi held talks on PTI Founder’s release with CDF, says Gandapur
No one else made same level of effort as Naqvi: Gandapur. Web Desk February 17, 2026 Former CM Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur said that Mohsin Naqvi formally approached to the CDF and held serious discussions regarding the release of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Speaking about the matter, Gandapur stated that Mohsin Naqvi was the only individual who …
Read More »Westerly wave triggers rain spell over Karachi
Karachi: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Karachi is likely to witness light rain or intermittent drizzle today as a fresh wave of westerly winds sweeps across Sindh, altering the city’s weather dynamics. The Met Office has projected rainfall accompanied by thunder and occasional lightning in Karachi and parts of interior Sindh, triggered by an active western weather system …
Read More »Sri Lanka crush Australia by 8 wickets to seal Super Eight spot
Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the 182-run target in just 18 overs, losing only two wickets to confirm their qualification from Group B. Web Desk February 16, 2026 KANDY: In the 30th match of the ICC T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka national cricket team defeated Australia national cricket team by eight wickets to qualify for the Super Eight stage. The …
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