Europe Must Confront Putin Alone Amid US Betrayal of Ukraine
As the Ukraine war enters its fifth year, Europe faces an existential crisis due to American treachery, urging a unified military and diplomatic offensive against Russia.
Category : Global
South Korea Angry Over Yoon's Life Sentence for Insurrection
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's life imprisonment for leading an insurrection has sparked widespread anger, with critics calling it a lenient failure of justice amid fears of future pardons.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 10, Wound 24
Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa valley have killed at least 10 people, including children, and wounded 24, with a senior Hezbollah leader reportedly among the dead amid escalating regional tensions.
Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian American Teen in West Bank (20.02.2026)
Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a 19-year-old Palestinian American, was shot dead by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The UN human rights office accuses Israel of war crimes and ethnic cleansing practices.
Venezuela Amnesty Law Faces Opposition and Skepticism
Venezuela's new amnesty law, signed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez, has received a lukewarm response from opposition groups and families of political detainees, with concerns over judicial oversight and exclusions.
Syrian Camp for IS Families Nearly Empty After Repatriations
A camp in northeastern Syria that housed families of suspected Islamic State members is now largely empty after hundreds of women and children were repatriated or transferred in recent weeks, officials confirm.
Hamas Leadership Vote Begins Amid Gaza Peace Plan Decisions
Hamas has reportedly started leadership elections as the militant group faces pivotal choices on disarming and cooperating with a US-sponsored peace plan for Gaza, with hardliner Khalil al-Hayya and veteran Khaled Meshaal as frontrunners.
Ramadan Iftar Times for Friday 20 February 2026
Muslims in the UK will break their fast at 17:28 on Friday 20 February 2026 during Ramadan, following the traditional practice of consuming dates first as per Sunnah.
Russian Soldiers Weaponise Rape in Ukraine, Victims Speak Out
Ukrainian women recount brutal sexual violence by Russian troops, with human rights lawyers revealing rape is used as a weapon of war to terrorise communities.
Trump Considers Iran Strike, Kenyans Recruited for Russia in Ukraine
Former President Trump hints at potential military action against Iran amid Middle East tensions, while reports reveal Kenyan nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
Archaeologists Save 17th-Century Shipwreck from Dorset Beach
Marine archaeologists from Bournemouth University and National Trust youth groups urgently excavated a 17th-century Dutch merchant ship wreck exposed by storms on Studland Beach, believed to be part of the famous Swash Channel Wreck.
Greece Secures WWII Execution Photos in Belgian Deal
Greece's Culture Ministry signs a preliminary agreement with a Belgian collector to acquire rare WWII photographs showing Nazi executions of 200 Greeks, withdrawing them from auction.
Ramadan Iftar Time on Friday 20 February 2026 in UK
Muslims in the UK will break their fast at 17:28 on Friday 20 February 2026 during Ramadan, following the Sunnah tradition of dates. Learn about Iftar's significance and timing shifts.
Drone Strike Kills Three in Sudan Aid Convoy Attack
A drone strike hit an aid convoy in Sudan's Kordofan region, killing three people and wounding four aid workers, as violence disrupts humanitarian deliveries amid escalating conflict.
Buddhist Monks Rally in Sri Lanka for Greater Political Role
Hundreds of Buddhist monks protested in Colombo, demanding the government respect their religion and consult them on state matters, citing constitutional obligations to protect Buddhism.
First Ramadan Friday Prayers at Al-Aqsa Since Ceasefire
Tens of thousands of Muslims gathered under heavy security at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque for the first Ramadan Friday prayers since a ceasefire, with Israel restricting West Bank access.
US Weakens Anti-Corruption Safeguards, Global Response Urged
Transparency International's report reveals global democratic decay, with the US criticised for politicising sanctions and attacking judges, threatening international integrity.
Kenyan Report: 1,000+ Citizens Tricked into Fighting for Russia
A Kenyan intelligence report reveals at least 1,000 Kenyans were allegedly lured with false job promises to fight for Russia in Ukraine, with one confirmed death. The findings were presented to parliament amid ongoing peace talks and EU skepticism.
Afternoon Update: Friday's National News from Australia
A comprehensive afternoon update covering key national news stories from Australia, including political developments, economic trends, and social issues.
Life Under Russian Occupation: Hardships and Persecution
Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, occupied Ukrainian territories endure severe infrastructure failures, forced Russification, and systematic hunts for disloyal residents, with millions struggling to survive.
Evo Morales Returns to Public Eye After 2025 Political Crisis
Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has re-emerged publicly for the first time since the 2025 political upheaval, addressing supporters in a significant speech.
Mexican Aid Reaches Cuba Amid Deepening Fuel and Power Crisis
Mexico delivers essential food supplies to Cuba as the island faces severe blackouts and fuel shortages exacerbated by US sanctions. Hundreds of families receive 'Made in Mexico' aid packages.
Brit Dies in Thailand Motorbike Crash, Family's Plea Raises Funds
Tiger Duggan, 23, from Milton Keynes, has died after a motorbike crash in Thailand. His family raised over £115,000 to bring him home and donated his organs to save others.
Iftar Explained: Ramadan's Evening Meal and Its Daily Time Changes
Iftar, the meal concluding the daily fast during Ramadan, holds deep spiritual and nutritional importance for Muslims. Its timing shifts nightly with sunset, reflecting the holy month's lunar calendar.
Understanding Iftar: Ramadan's Evening Meal and Its Changing Times
Iftar, the evening meal concluding the daily fast during Ramadan, holds profound spiritual and nutritional importance for Muslims worldwide, with its timing shifting nightly due to daylight changes.
Roman Era Footprints Found on Scots Beach Before Sea Destruction
Archaeologists raced against time to document 2,000-year-old human and animal footprints at Lunan Bay, Angus, before storms and tides erased the rare site forever.
Kosovo's Catholics and Muslims Unite in Rare Holy Day Overlap
Kosovo's religious diversity shines as Catholics and Muslims simultaneously observe Ash Wednesday and Ramadan, fostering interfaith tolerance in the young Balkan nation.
Merz-Meloni Axis Poses Risk to EU Green Deal Ambitions
An emerging political alliance between Germany's Friedrich Merz and Italy's Giorgia Meloni could undermine the European Union's Green Deal, raising concerns over climate policy and economic stability.
Journalists Detained in Cameroon Investigating US Deportations
Four reporters and a lawyer were detained by police in Yaounde while investigating African deportees sent from the United States under Trump administration policies.
UN: RSF Siege of El Fasher in Sudan Shows Genocide Hallmarks
A UN-mandated mission finds the RSF's 18-month occupation of El Fasher targeted ethnic communities with destruction, rape, and killings, amid a war displacing millions.
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