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Saudi Arabia may enrich uranium under proposed US deal, warn experts

The push for a Saudi-US deal comes as Trump threatens military action against Iran if it doesn't reach a deal over its nuclear program

Saudi Arabia may enrich uranium under proposed US deal, warn experts
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

Trump climate health rollback may hit poor, minority areas hardest: Experts

The Trump administration said the finding - a cornerstone for many regulations aimed at fighting climate change - hurts industry and the economy

Trump climate health rollback may hit poor, minority areas hardest: Experts
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:34 PM IST

Nasa conducts second rocket fuelling test for Artemis moon mission

Nasa completed the test late at night and said there was minimal hydrogen leakage, well within safety limits

Nasa conducts second rocket fuelling test for Artemis moon mission
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Asian shares are mixed, US futures up as AI fears drag Wall Street lower

Crude prices have been climbing as both the United States and Iran signal they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran's nuclear programme fizzle out

Asian shares are mixed, US futures up as AI fears drag Wall Street lower
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

Social media firms face legal reckoning over mental health harms to kids

Now, these tech giants are getting a chance to make their case in courtrooms around the country, including before a jury for the first time

Social media firms face legal reckoning over mental health harms to kids
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Venezuela approves amnesty bill that could free many political prisoners

The measure is expected to benefit opposition members, activists, human rights defenders, journalists and many others who were targeted by the ruling party over the past 27 years

Venezuela approves amnesty bill that could free many political prisoners
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Mexico, El Salvador seize over 10 tonnes of cocaine amid deadly US strikes

Mexican authorities said the seizure was made with intelligence shared US Northern Command and the US Joint Interagency Task Force South

Mexico, El Salvador seize over 10 tonnes of cocaine amid deadly US strikes
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Directing govt agencies to release files on UFOs, aliens and more: Trump

Trump made the announcement hours after he accused former President Obama of disclosing 'classified information' when Obama recently suggested in a podcast interview that aliens were real

Directing govt agencies to release files on UFOs, aliens and more: Trump
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 8:09 AM IST

US sends largest force of warships, aircraft to Middle East in decades

Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to compel Iran to agree to constrain its nuclear program and earlier over Tehran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests

US sends largest force of warships, aircraft to Middle East in decades
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

Former Prince Andrew released 11 hours after his arrest amid Epstein probe

He was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated

Former Prince Andrew released 11 hours after his arrest amid Epstein probe
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:24 AM IST

New US govt order could lead to detention of thousands of legal refugees

DHS 'may maintain custody for the duration of the inspection and examination process,' said the memo, which was filed Wednesday

New US govt order could lead to detention of thousands of legal refugees
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:15 AM IST

US pays $160 million of $4 billion it owes to UN, Trump promises more funds

UN has said the United States owes $2.19 billion to its regular budget, including $767 million for this year, as well as $1.8 billion to a separate budget for the far-flung UN peacekeeping operations

US pays $160 million of $4 billion it owes to UN, Trump promises more funds
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 6:35 AM IST

Trump says 9 Board of Peace members pledge $7 bn for Gaza relief

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait are the countries that are making pledges, Trump added

Trump says 9 Board of Peace members pledge $7 bn for Gaza relief
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:06 PM IST

US trade deficit slipped to $901 billion last year amid Trump tariffs

The trade gap surged from January-March as US companies tried to import foreign goods ahead of Trump's taxes, then narrowed most of the rest of the year

US trade deficit slipped to $901 billion last year amid Trump tariffs
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Former South Korean President Yoon gets life term for imposing martial law

Judge Jee Kui-youn said he found Yoon guilty of rebellion for mobilizing military and police forces in an illegal attempt to seize the liberal-led National Assembly

Former South Korean President Yoon gets life term for imposing martial law
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Olympic politics and marketing history explored in new IOC insider book

Political pressure on Olympic officials, like in the case of the Ukraine skeleton racer's memorial helmet at the Milan Cortina Games, is nothing new, according to a long-time IOC insider.

Olympic politics and marketing history explored in new IOC insider book
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

Arsenal, Real Madrid seal women's Champions League quarterfinal spots

Madrid set up a Clasico against three-time champion Barcelona by beating Paris FC 2-0 for a 5-2 aggregate victory

Arsenal, Real Madrid seal women's Champions League quarterfinal spots
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Al Nassr reach AFC Champions League Two quarterfinals as Ronaldo sits out

The 41-year-old Ronaldo, who returned last Saturday after missing three straight games amid reports of discontent with the club's management, watched from the stands on Wednesday

Al Nassr reach AFC Champions League Two quarterfinals as Ronaldo sits out
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

AC Milan stumble vs Como with 1-1 draw, trail Inter by seven points now

Portugal winger Rafael Leao equalized midway through the second half for Milan with a neat lob, after being set up by midfielder Ardon Jashari.

AC Milan stumble vs Como with 1-1 draw, trail Inter by seven points now
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

Gordon hits four as Newcastle rout Qarabag 6-1 in UCL playoffs clash

Tiny Bod/Glimt produced another Champions League shock by stunning last year's beaten finalist Inter Milan 3-1 in the playoffs.

Gordon hits four as Newcastle rout Qarabag 6-1 in UCL playoffs clash
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:31 AM IST