Mystery grows in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case
Amid the search for Nancy Guthrie, an Arizona couple reported finding a pair of blood-stained gloves and a rock with a dried blood droplet in the desert, a mile from the 84-year-old’s home. This discovery came days after she was reported missing. The couple found the black gloves on the ground 10 feet apart off Campbell Avenue in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson on February 11, Hindustan Times quoted KVOA as reporting. "Sure enough, it was a black glove in the desert. It looked like it was ripped and had blood on it. There were two different colors. The blood was more towards the wrist side of the glove, and on the pointer finger, it looked like it was ripped," they told the outlet.
2026-02-23 16:41Schools closed, flights cancelled and travel warnings issued amid Mexico violence
In Mexico, widespread clashes broke out after the military carried out an operation that resulted in the death of drug lord El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. As a precaution due to the unrest, schools in Jalisco and Nayarit will remain closed on Monday. Following the violence in Mexico, several US and Canadian airlines canceled flights on Sunday to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Travel warnings were issued after officials confirmed that Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, was killed in the military operation, leading to clashes across the state. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, and many others cancelled their flights.
2026-02-23 16:39US issues 'shelter in place' alert for its citizens in Mexico
The US Department of State issued a "shelter in place" alert for American citizens in areas of Mexico affected by crime and road blockades after local authorities killed a senior cartel leader. The warning applies to the state of Jalisco, which includes tourist destinations like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. It also covers parts of the states of Tamaulipas, Michoacan, Guerrero and Nuevo Leon.
2026-02-23 15:55Bangladesh Military sees major reshuffle after Tarique Rahman assumes office as PM
Bangladesh's military leadership has seen a significant reshuffle days after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assumed office, with Army Headquarters announcing new appointments across key operational and intelligence posts.
Key appointments
Lieutenant General M Mainur Rahman has been appointed Chief of General Staff (CGS), succeeding Lieutenant General Mizanur Rahman Shamim, who recently took retirement leave, reported NDTV.
Major General Kaiser Rashid Chowdhury has been named Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and will take charge following his promotion. He replaces Major General Mohammad Jahangir Alam, who has been deputed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an ambassador.
Lieutenant General Mir Mushfiqur Rahman has taken over as Principal Staff Officer (PSO), replacing Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hasan, who has been attached to the Foreign Ministry for an overseas ambassadorial role.
Brigadier General Mohammad Hafizur Rahman has been promoted to major general and appointed GOC of the 55th Infantry Division.
Major General JM Imdadul Islam is now Commandant of the East Bengal Regimental Centre (EBRC) after previously leading the 55th Infantry Division.
2026-02-23 15:43Nepal bus accident: At least 19 killed, several injured as bus veers off highway
At least 19 passengers on a bus died and many more were injured after the vehicle went off a mountain highway in Nepal early Monday. The bus was travelling to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, reported Hindustan Times. Dozens of people were on board as it headed from the resort city of Pokhara to Kathmandu when it veered off the Prithvi highway after midnight, according to police and the Associated Press (AP). The bus rolled down a mountain slope and ended up on the banks of the Trishuli River near Benighat, about 80 kilometre (50 miles) west of Kathmandu. Images reportedly from the crash site showed first responders at the wrecked bus.
2026-02-23 15:06Ukraine: 2 killed, 3 injured in overnight Russian attack in Odesa region
A Russian attack in Ukraine's southern Odesa region killed two people and injured three overnight, according to Ukraine's emergency service and a government official on Monday, as reported by Hindustan Times. The victims died when a Russian drone hit a truck stop, causing a fire, the service stated on the Telegram messenger. Infrastructure Minister Oleksiy Kuleba mentioned on Telegram that Russia had targeted port facilities in the Odesa region. "This is another blow to civilian logistics and port infrastructure. Russia is continually attacking sites that have no military use, trying to weaken the region's economy and the country's economy as a whole," Kuleba was quoted as saying by HT.
2026-02-23 14:57‘Seek shelter, avoid crowds’: India issues advisory for nationals in Mexico amid cartel-linked violence
Amid escalating violence in parts of Mexico, the Indian Embassy in Mexico City has put out a cautionary notice for Indian citizens to be extra cautious and limit their travel to the affected areas. The notice comes after violence broke out due to clashes that ensued after a security operation targeting a high-ranking cartel leader. Read the full story here.
2026-02-23 14:57US Supreme Court shakes Trump tariff plan: India, China gain as US allies lose edge
A recent US Supreme Court ruling has reshaped President Donald Trump's tariff strategy, altering global trade dynamics and temporarily shifting advantages among major exporting nations. The decision has positioned countries such as India and China among the immediate beneficiaries, while several US allies face new challenges under a revised tariff framework. Read the full story here.
2026-02-23 14:56Severe snowstorm hits US Northeast: Mass flight cancellations and travel restrictions- All you need to know
A massive winter storm swept across the US Northeast on Sunday, prompting blizzard warnings from Maryland to Massachusetts and forcing widespread travel restrictions and cancellations. New York City and New Jersey imposed travel bans, airlines cancelled thousands of flights, and Broadway shows were called off as heavy snow and strong winds disrupted daily life. Forecasters warned that several areas could receive up to two feet of snow, urging residents to avoid non-essential travel. Read the full story here.
2026-02-23 14:55El Mencho killed: Shootouts, roadblocks and flight disruptions grip Mexico
Violence has erupted across parts of Mexico following a major military operation that resulted in the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as "El Mencho". The incident has triggered widespread clashes, disrupted flights and prompted international travel advisories, reported Hindustan Times. Read the full story here.
2026-02-23 14:54Powerful 6.3 quake jolts Alaska near Aleutians, mild tremor reported in California
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands late Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed. The quake occurred about 93 kilometre southwest of Nikolski in the Bering Sea region at a shallow depth of nearly 19.9 kilometre. As per media reports, authorities monitored the situation, but no tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries due to the remote location. Read the full story here.
