Inside Operation Absolute Resolve: How the US captured Nicolás Maduro
World | Updated: Jan 04, 2026
- CIA tracked Maduro for months, enabling a swift US Delta Force raid in Caracas
- Maduro captured, flown to New York for drug-trafficking and weapons charges
- Operation sparks debate over legality and future US involvement in Venezuela
AI tsunami coming for jobs: IMF chief warns 40% of global workforce at risk, entry-level roles hit first
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns AI could disrupt 40% of global jobs, especially entry-level roles. India faces lower risk at 26%, but must reform education and policies to adapt. AI could boost India's GDP if adopted strategically and inclusively.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India 'very soon', says US Ambassador
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Plans for the next Quad Leaders’ Summit are actively in talks.
- US Secretary Rubio to visit India soon for Quad-related meetings.
- Quad remains central to US diplomatic engagement in Indo-Pacific.
Why AI feels like a breakthrough to some people and a letdown to others
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- AI experiences differ widely based on tool access and usage
- Paid AI tools perform complex tasks, fueling job disruption fears
- Debate persists as users encounter varying AI capabilities
How a Mexican billionaire’s $400 million bitcoin bet turned into a stock-loan nightmare
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Ricardo Salinas alleges fraud in a $150M stock-backed loan deal
- Salinas claims lender sold his Elektra shares without consent
- Case highlights risks in private stock-backed lending markets
Maryland moves to investigate the deaths of Black boys buried at a forgotten state institution
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Maryland bill calls for investigation into deaths at youth facility
- Commission to investigate causes, neglect, and state policies
- Report due by 2029; restoration funds allocated
How Iran is getting ready for a possible US strike
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Iran fortifies missile and nuclear sites against future attacks
- Tehran increases control, suppresses dissent amid rising tensions
- Iran warns of potential conflict and regional impact
'Stop commenting on other countries': Macron calls out Italian PM Meloni for remark over French activist's death
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Macron urges Meloni to avoid commenting on France's affairs
- Macron criticizes Meloni's remarks on activist's killing
- Meloni denies interference, calls her comments solidarity
Why cash-strapped Pakistan has signed a pact with US to redevelop NYC’s Roosevelt Hotel
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Pakistan, US sign deal to redevelop Manhattan's Roosevelt Hotel
- Hotel owned by Pakistan International Airlines since 1979
- Deal seeks to maximize value, not sell, amid Pakistan's cash crisis
Amazon dethrones Walmart as world’s biggest company by sales
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Amazon overtakes Walmart as top company by revenue
- Amazon's 2025 sales hit $717 billion, driven by cloud computing
- Amazon's growth outpaces Walmart, fueled by AWS and e-commerce
5, 7 or 11 fallen jets? Trump contradicts Trump on India-Pakistan conflict
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Trump changes figures on jets downed in May 2025 conflict
- India and Pakistan have not released official jet loss numbers
- Trump claims credit for brokering ceasefire over 80 times
Trump to deploy 5,000 science graduates globally to advance US AI agenda
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- US to launch Technology Prosperity Corps for AI diplomacy
- Up to 5,000 US tech volunteers to promote American AI abroad
- Program aims to counter China's influence in global tech adoption
Donald Trump orders release of files related to aliens, UFO's after Obama says aliens are real
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Trump to release US government files on aliens and UFOs
- Trump accuses Obama of mishandling classified alien info
- Pentagon reports found no proof of extraterrestrial contact
Palm Beach airport in US to be renamed Donald J. Trump International
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Palm Beach airport to be renamed Trump International Airport
- Florida legislature approved the renaming bill, DeSantis to sign
- Rebranding to cost $5.5M for signs and uniforms
At Board of Peace debut, Trump announces global commitments for Gaza reconstruction
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Nations pledged $7B for Gaza rebuild if Hamas disarms
- US to give $10B to Board of Peace, aims to expand its role
- International force planned for Gaza, led by US and Indonesia
Ex-Prince Andrew accused of watching 6-8 year old girl being tortured with electric shocks by Ghislaine Maxwell, report says
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- New Epstein files allege Prince Andrew witnessed child torture
- Prince Andrew denies all wrongdoing related to the allegations
- Surrey Police found no evidence of the claims in their records
UK PM Starmer blocks Trump from using RAF bases for potential Iran strikes amid tensions: Report
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- UK blocks US from using British bases for Iran strike plans
- Starmer's stance may affect US support for Chagos Islands deal
- UK cites legal concerns, unlikely to back pre-emptive Iran strike
UK royals face biggest challenge in decades with Andrew’s arrest
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Prince Andrew arrested on misconduct charges, later released
- King Charles pledges full cooperation with police investigation
- Arrest marks a new low for the British royal family
'He made a big mistake': Trump says Obama revealed 'classified information' when he said aliens are real
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Trump accuses Obama of disclosing classified alien info
- Obama denies seeing evidence of alien contact as president
- Trump orders review and release of US files on UFOs and aliens
‘Got little upset with Pakistan’: As Sharif looks on, Trump mixes trade talk with praise for Asim Munir
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Trump claims credit for halting 2024 India-Pakistan conflict
- He praised Pakistan's military leadership and PM Shehbaz Sharif
- India rejects Trump's mediation, insists on bilateral resolution
5 to 11 fighter jets: Donald Trump's curious India-Pak math as tally keeps climbing
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Trump claims he mediated India-Pakistan 2025 standoff
- He alleges 11 jets were shot down, figures keep changing
- India denies any third-party mediation or aircraft loss numbers
'Saviour of South Asia': Shehbaz Sharif recycles false India-Pak truce claim to praise Trump at Gaza summit
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump as a "man of peace" at US event
- Sharif: Trump averted India-Pakistan conflict; India denies claim
- Sharif was sidelined at the Board of Peace meeting in Washington
'I don't like young, handsome men...': Trump's mic-drop moment as he 'compliments' this world leader
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Trump launches "Board of Peace," pledging $10B for Gaza aid
- Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE each pledge at least $1B to initiative
- Board aims to bring peace to Gaza, details on fund use unclear
Starlink loss a blow to Russian forces in Ukraine: Experts
World | Updated: Feb 20, 2026
- Musk cut Russian Starlink access, disrupting command and drones
- Ukraine says loss of Starlink is a major blow to Russian forces
- Russia's alternatives less reliable than Starlink
UK holds off approval for US to use its bases in any Iran strike
World | Updated: Feb 19, 2026
- Trump retracts support for UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands deal
- UK has not approved US use of Diego Garcia base for Iran strikes
- UK Parliament yet to pass bill implementing Mauritius treaty
Front row for some, side glance for Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif’s awkward day at Trump’s Board of Peace meet | WATCH
World | Updated: Feb 19, 2026
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif was sidelined at Trump’s Board of Peace meeting, reflecting Islamabad’s diminished influence. Pakistan’s reluctance to commit troops for Gaza further marginalized its role, despite Trump’s verbal praise offering little strategic validation.
Standard cell with 'a bed and a toilet': Police say no 'special treatment' for ex-Prince Andrew
World | Updated: Feb 19, 2026
- Prince Andrew arrested over alleged misconduct linked to Epstein
- He is being held without special treatment.
- Arrested for sharing confidential documents as UK trade envoy
‘Spoke to PM Modi, he’s excited, watching us right now’: Trump repeats India-Pakistan ceasefire claim | VIDEO
World | Updated: Feb 19, 2026
- Trump says trade pressure stopped India-Pakistan conflict
- India denies any third-party mediation in ceasefire decisions
- Trump says he warned both nations of tariffs during hostilities
‘Pakistan PM thanked me for saving 25 million lives’: Trump says 200% tariff threat stopped India-Pakistan conflict | Video
World | Updated: Feb 19, 2026
- Trump says tariff threats halted India-Pakistan conflict
- India denies any third-party mediation in the ceasefire
- Trump says his intervention prevented a possible nuclear war
'Won't take Asim Munir's name if...': Aleema Khan 'offers deal' to Pakistani govt to save Imran Khan’s eyesight
World | Updated: Feb 19, 2026
Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan offered a truce with Pakistan’s government, demanding urgent medical care and family access for Khan, whose health is deteriorating in jail. She alleges neglect and conspiracy, citing irreversible vision damage.