Month: February 2026
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Bill Gates Speaks Candidly About Epstein Ties During Gates Foundation Town Hall
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates addressed his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a Gates Foundation town hall meeting, acknowledging his actions and responding candidly to questions from staff. According to a statement released by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates openly discussed the issue during the internal meeting held on Tuesday,…
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PM Modi Strengthens India–Israel Ties With Key Meetings, Holocaust Memorial Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Israel’s Holocaust memorial and hold high-level diplomatic meetings on the second and final day of his two-day visit, aimed at strengthening strategic, economic, and security ties between India and Israel. Visit to Holocaust Memorial Yad Vashem Modi will begin Thursday by visiting Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial…
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Iran, US Set for Nuclear Talks in Geneva Amid Trump Threats, New Sanctions
Iran and the United States are preparing to hold a third round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, as diplomatic efforts continue under mounting tensions fueled by new sanctions and renewed military warnings from Washington. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Geneva on Wednesday ahead of the talks, which are being facilitated by…
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Former Sri Lankan Intelligence Head Arrested in Easter Bombings Probe
Sri Lanka’s criminal investigators have arrested former intelligence chief Major-General Suresh Sallay over his alleged role in the devastating 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people and injured more than 500, authorities said on February 25, 2026. Arrest and charges Police said Sallay was taken into custody at dawn from a suburb of the…
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Indian Embassy urges citizens to leave Iran amid protests and rising tensions
Indian Embassy advisory: Leave Iran immediately This advisory reflects growing concern about possible military escalation and internal instability. Student protests erupt across Iranian universities These protests are linked to economic hardships, political dissatisfaction, and tensions with the United States. Rising tensions increase safety risks The advisory comes amid multiple risk factors: Why India issued the…
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Iran-US tensions escalate: Trump warns of “very bad day” for Tehran if nuclear deal fails
Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply intensified ahead of a critical round of nuclear negotiations scheduled for February 26 in Geneva. US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Tehran, saying it would face severe consequences if it failed to agree to a nuclear deal, even as both sides kept diplomatic…
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Bangladesh Army Leadership Overhauled as Tarique Rahman Forms Government India Defence Adviser Recalled
Just days after Tarique Rahman assumed office as Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, the country’s military underwent a major top-level reshuffle. The changes affect key strategic commands and Bangladesh’s premier military intelligence agency, according to Dhaka Tribune. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a two-thirds majority in the February 12 elections. Rahman, 60, took the oath…
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Modi’s Strategic Shift Toward Netanyahu Reshaped India’s Israel–Palestine Balance
NEW DELHI – When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in July 2017, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally welcomed him with a hug, symbolising a dramatic shift in relations between the two countries. The visit marked the first time an Indian prime minister had travelled to Israel, underscoring what Modi…
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AFYREN obtient la certification FSSC 22000 pour son usine AFYREN NEOXY
AFYREN (Euronext: ALAFY), greentech française spécialisée dans les produits biosourcés et bas-carbone issus d’une technologie de fermentation naturelle et circulaire, annonce l’obtention de la certification FSSC 22000 pour son usine AFYREN NEOXY, située à Saint-Avold (Grand Est). Une référence mondiale en matière de sécurité alimentaire La certification FSSC 22000 constitue le plus haut niveau de…
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Russian Drone Barrage Targets Ukraine’s Energy Grid, Cities Suffer Heavy Damage
The war between Russia and Ukraine entered its 1,460th day on February 23, with intensified drone and missile strikes targeting major cities and critical infrastructure across Ukraine. Civilian casualties and damage reported Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three people and injured dozens across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Lviv. In…