Thai authorities arrested a Vietnamese man at Bangkok airport on February 9, 2026, for smuggling six pieces of rhino horn hidden inside 12kg of unidentified meat.



Man Nabbed Smuggling Rhino Horn in Meat

Cucumber and tomato prices in Russia have surged dramatically in early 2026, turning everyday vegetables into perceived luxuries amid rampant inflation and sinking consumer confidence.


Cucumbers Now Luxury in Inflation-Hit Russia

Buenos Aires pizzerias marked International Pizza Day on February 9, 2026, by serving 5,000 slices near the Obelisk to raise funds for Salesian youth groups.


Argentina: Pizza Day Funds Youth via Buenos Aires Slices 

President Trump demanded at least half US ownership of the Canadian-built Gordie Howe International Bridge, threatening to block its opening without immediate negotiations.



Trump Seeks 50% Stake in Canada-US Bridge

Madras High Court allows Jana Nayagan producers to withdraw their writ plea against CBFC delays, opting for revising committee review.



Madras HC OKs 'Jana Nayagan' Plea Withdrawal

ASEAN and China advanced South China Sea dialogue at the Cebu Senior Officials' Meeting, adopting a COC consultation roadmap.


Cebu-China: Cebu Meet Yields SCS Roadmap Progress 

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) runs from February 12-22, 2026, featuring 22 films vying for the Golden Bear top prize.


Berlinale 2026: 22 Films Battle for Golden Bear

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on February 10, 2026, to meet President Trump on Wednesday, prioritizing talks on Iran amid US-Iran negotiations in Oman.



Breaking: Netanyahu Heads to DC for Trump Iran Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on February 10, 2026, ahead of his Wednesday meeting with President Trump to discuss US-Iran agreement talks.


Netanyahu in DC: Iran Deal Talks Loom 

Israel faces a surge in violence against teachers, with recent parental threats in Kiryat Motzkin forcing school delays.


Violence Surge: Parents Threaten Teachers in Israel

China firmly rejects US accusations of secret nuclear tests, labeling them "completely groundless" and "outright lies" aimed at justifying Washington's own testing plans.


China Slams U.S. Nuclear Test Claims as Lies 

President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor unless Canada cedes at least half ownership to the US.



Trump Demands Half Control of U.S.-Canada Bridge 

US Vice President JD Vance laid flowers at Yerevan's Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex during his February 10, 2026, visit, honoring 1915 victims alongside Second Lady Usha Vance.


Vance Honors Armenian Genocide Victims in Yerevan

Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim warned against vigilantism after police blocked a rally protesting illegal temples in Kuala Lumpur.


Malaysia PM Urges Unity Amid Worship Row

Divers in colorful hanbok performed underwater routines at a Seoul aquarium on February 10, 2026, ahead of Seollal (Feb 16-18). The spectacle drew cheers, promoting holiday spirit amid palace visits and hanbok rentals offering free entry. Families enjoyed tteokguk feasts and games like yutnori in quieter city spots.


Hanbok Divers Plunge into Seoul's Lunar Cheers

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that airstrikes would not topple Iran's regime and could instead drive it toward more radical actions. His remarks, made amid US-Iran talks in Oman, emphasize diplomacy over military escalation to avoid regional war.



Turkey FM Warns Strikes May Radicalize Iran

A building collapse in Lebanon's Tripoli on February 8, 2026, killed 15 people, with eight rescued from the rubble amid ongoing searches.


Lebanon: 15 Killed, 8 Rescued in Tripoli Rubble

Nigerian protesters are demanding the reinstatement of real-time electronic transmission of election results after lawmakers omitted it from recent electoral reforms. Led by figures like Peter Obi, they view this as a rollback of transparency gains ahead of the 2027 elections.



Nigeria Protesters Demand Real-Time Election Results Upload

India maintains a strategically diversified mix of crude oil imports from multiple sources to ensure energy security, balancing affordability, logistics, and geopolitical risks.


MEA Says India Has Always Had a Strategic Mix of Crude Oil Import 

Russia and Ukraine have mutually targeted each other's energy infrastructure during freezing winter conditions, exacerbating civilian hardship amid stalled peace talks.


Ukraine and Russia Attack Energy Facilities Amid Freezing Cold

U.S. forces seized the sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean on February 9, 2026, after a dramatic monthlong pursuit spanning 10,000 miles from the Caribbean.



U.S. Navy Hunts Down Venezuelan Tanker Across Two Oceans 

SCALP cruise missiles deliver long-range precision strikes to the Indian Air Force, while Meteor BVRAAMs transform Rafales into dominant air superiority hunters.


India Arms Rafales With Scalp Meteor Missile to Boost Air Dominance

Iran released an AI-generated propaganda video simulating a devastating drone and missile swarm sinking the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier amid escalating US tensions, while expressing deep distrust of Washington despite Oman nuclear talks.


Iran AI Video Sinks US Armada: "Deal or Despair" Warning

Delhi is all set to host its first match of the T20 World Cup. The national capital will host a total of six games, with India playing their only group-stage fixture here on February 12 against Namibia.


World Cup: Delhi Gears Up as Netherlands Face Namibia | WION

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