Nigeria mine explosion leaves over three dozen dead and several injured
At least 38 miners were killed and 27 were injured after a gas explosion tore through a mine in Kampanin Zurak, Plateau State, Nigeria. Local leader Aliyu Adamu Idris confirmed the toll, according to an AFP report. A security report cited carbon monoxide poisoning at the site run by Solid Unit Nigeria Limited.
2026-02-18 22:20France investigates alleged trafficking and financial crimes linked to Jeffrey Epstein
France has launched two investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein after new files were released. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said one probe targets human trafficking and another financial crimes. Authorities will review public records and complaints to see if French nationals were involved.
2026-02-18 18:44Emirates CFO Michael Doersam announces retirement
In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the aviation industry, the Dubai-based aviation giant Emirates Group officially confirmed that its Chief Financial and Group Services Offices, Michael Doersam, will step down after nearly two decades. Doersam plans to vacate his office towards the end of June this year. The airline has clarified that the decision was made for "family reasons", which marks a personal conclusion to a high-flying professional journey that saw the carrier transform into a global powerhouse. In the official release, as reported by The Times of India, Emirates said, "We can confirm that Michael Doersam... has announced his plan to step down from his role at the end of June 2026 for family reasons."
2026-02-18 18:34'It's OK to ask for support...': Prince William shares his own approach towards mental health
Sharing his own approach towards mental health, Britain's Prince William shared said that he spends "a long time trying to understand my emotions" While talking on a panel for BBC Radio 1, as reported by Hindustan Times, Prince William, who is the heir to Britain's throne, emphasised the need to be open, especially when it comes to men, and advised people to be kind to themselves. Read the full story here.
2026-02-18 17:47Over 50 fighter jets sent to the Middle East by US
The US military has moved more fighter jets to the Middle East. The Jerusalem Post reported that, based on open source flight radar data and a US official, over 50 F-35, F-22, and F-16 fighter jets have been sent to the region in the last 24 hours. This deployment of fighter jets happened just days after US President Donald Trump sent a second aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, to the Middle East.
2026-02-18 17:31Bangladesh referendum results face legal scrutiny ahead of Tarique Rahman’s prime ministerial oath
BNP leader Tarique Rahman has taken oath as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh after winning the Parliamentary election following last year's July unrest and 18 months of caretaker government rule. While the election brought new hopes and expectations, before even the new government could establish its grip on the office, a new set of complications has surfaced. Alongside the parliamentary election, a constitutional referendum was also held. This time, the results of the constitutional referendum have become the centre of debate. Read the full story here.
2026-02-18 17:30Tragic explosion reduces upstate New York church to rubble, leaving several critically injured
A gas explosion shook Oneida County in upstate New York on Tuesday, leaving at least five people seriously injured at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Boonville. The blast was so intense that the entire church building was reduced to rubble within moments. Among the injured is a firefighter, and at least two people are reported to be in critical condition. Read the full story here.
2026-02-18 17:30Canada deports over 22,000 inadmissible individuals in 2024, CBSA data shows
Canada removed a record 22,108 individuals deemed inadmissible in 2024, according to figures released by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). Of those removed, 1,010 cases involved “serious inadmissibility (national security, war crimes or human rights violations, organised crime, and criminality),” the CBSA stated. Read the full story here.
2026-02-18 17:20Explosion at fireworks shop claims 12 lives in China's Xiangyang city
An explosion at a fireworks shop in Xiangyang city, China, killed 12 people on Wednesday, according to Chinese state media. This blast is the second incident of its kind as the country celebrates the Lunar New Year. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. The explosion happened around 2 PM local time on Wednesday in Zhengji town, Xiangyang city, Hubei province, as reported by the Xinhua news agency. The blast affected an area of about 50 square meters. Emergency services arrived quickly at the scene, and the flames from the explosion were put out around 3:30 PM local time, according to the report.
2026-02-18 15:51Ukraine-Russia Geneva peace talks wrap up in two hours, President Zelenskiy accuses Kremlin of stalling
Ukraine and Russia’s peace talks in Geneva ended after just two hours. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called the discussions difficult and said Russia was trying to slow progress. U.S.-mediated talks follow stalled Abu Dhabi meetings, with disputes over territory in eastern Ukraine and ongoing winter energy crises affecting millions, according to a Reuters report. Read the full story here.
2026-02-18 15:48Avalanche in North Carolina leaves at least ten backcountry skiers missing
Authorities are searching for at least ten missing backcountry skiers after a massive avalanche hit Castle Peak northwest of Lake Tahoe. Six skiers have been rescued. The group, including four guides and 12 clients, was finishing a three-day trip. Strong winter storms, heavy snow, and high avalanche danger have made conditions in the Central Sierra Nevada extremely hazardous.
