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North Korea warns of 'terrible response' if South sends more drones 13 Feb 2026 - 10:45 am
These images taken on January 4, 2026 and released as a combo image by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on January 10, 2026 shows wreckage of a drone that North Korea claims originated from South Korea, and brought down by specialised electronic warfare assets after violating North Korean airspace. Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP
Europe's most powerful rocket carries 32 satellites for Amazon Leo network into space 13 Feb 2026 - 12:00 am
An Ariane 6 rocket carrying 32 satellites for the Amazon Leo constellation launches at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, on the French overseas department of Guiana, on February 12, 2026. (Photo by Ronan LIETAR / AFP)
India approves initial purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets: French Presidency 12 Feb 2026 - 10:25 pm
Indian Air Force's Rafale jets fly during the country's 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)
21 killed in River Nile accident northern Sudan 12 Feb 2026 - 09:48 pm
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Central Bank of Egypt cuts key interest rates by 1% 12 Feb 2026 - 08:48 pm
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Kyrgyzstan parliament speaker resigns 12 Feb 2026 - 03:20 pm
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Indonesia tests using toll roads as airforce runways 12 Feb 2026 - 02:54 pm
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Russia confirms ban on WhatsApp, says it failed to abide by law 12 Feb 2026 - 02:47 pm
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Strong winds disrupt flights, injure 25 in Spain 12 Feb 2026 - 02:46 pm
A man cleans broken glass on the floor next to Sagrada Familia Basilica amid a strong wind alert due to Storm Nils in Barcelona, on February 12, 2026. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / AFP)
India farmers protest US trade deal 12 Feb 2026 - 02:22 pm
Farmers and trade union workers shout slogans during a nationwide strike over government policies and other issues in Amritsar on February 12, 2026. (Photo by Narinder Nanu / AFP)
Principal dies after Thailand school shooting 12 Feb 2026 - 10:39 am
This handout photo released by the Songkhla Provincial Public Relations Office on February 11, 2026 shows a child reacting outside a school following a shooting near Hat Yai in southern Thailand's Songkhla province. (Photo by Handout / Songkhla Provincial Public Relations Office / AFP)
275 travellers crossed Rafah crossing since February: Gaza government media 11 Feb 2026 - 10:15 pm
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WHO calls for improved access to cataract surgery 11 Feb 2026 - 09:18 pm
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Cyclone batters Madagascar's second city, killing 31 11 Feb 2026 - 09:06 pm
An aerial view of the city of Toamasina, on the east coast of Madagascar, struck by Tropical Cyclone Gezani on February 11, 2026. (Photo by Tsiky Sikonina / AFP)
Deadly mass shooting in Canada: What we know 11 Feb 2026 - 08:03 pm
This photograph provided by local journalist Trent Ernst shows the middle school and high school building where a shooting took place, leaving at least nine people dead in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on February 10, 2026. (Photo by Trent Ernst / AFP)
Dubai airport pushes limits with record 95 mn passengers 11 Feb 2026 - 02:57 pm
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US suspends flights at El Paso airport for 'special security reasons' 11 Feb 2026 - 02:49 pm
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Gunman opens fire at school in Thailand, injuries reported 11 Feb 2026 - 02:10 pm
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