COVID

Five Hanuman Slokas Boost Hindu Devotees’ Courage

Devotees turn to five powerful Hanuman slokas for courage and inner strength during tough times. The sacred verses from Hindu tradition honor Lord Hanuman, the deity embodying fearlessness and power.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Africa

FCT Police Deploy Army, Navy, DSS for Feb. 21 Council Elections

Police in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have deployed officers alongside Army, Navy, Air Force and DSS personnel for Saturday's area council elections. A movement restriction from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be in effect across the FCT on February 21, 2026.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Medicine

Pfizer RSV vaccine Abrysvo safe in late pregnancy, interim data show

Interim safety data from Pfizer's RSV vaccine Abrysvo reveal no increased risks for pregnant women or their babies. Researchers reported the findings in JAMA after analyzing over 13,000 U.S. pregnancies.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Economy

New U.S. Car Prices Hit $50K Record as Loans Stretch to $800 Monthly

The average price for a new car or truck in the U.S. topped $50,000 for the first time last September and stood at a record $49,191 in January, according to Cox Automotive. Monthly payments on new auto loans have climbed to an all-time high just over $800, data from J.D. Power shows.

World Headlines Feb 20, 2026

Medicine

FDA Sets August Deadline to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine After Reversal

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration agreed to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initially rejecting the application last week, with a decision due by August. Moderna announced the reversal on Feb. 18, following discussions that addressed concerns over the study's design.

World Headlines Feb 20, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Ramaphosa envía ejército contra crimen en Sudáfrica

El presidente Cyril Ramaphosa ordenó al Ejército sudafricano apoyar a la policía contra el crimen organizado en focos de bandas en Western Cape y Gauteng. Anunció la medida en su Discurso sobre el Estado de la Nación de febrero de 2026.

World Headlines Feb 20, 2026

Asia Pacific

Europe

Five Hanuman Slokas Boost Hindu Devotees’ Courage

FCT Police Deploy Army, Navy, DSS for Feb. 21 Council Elections

Pfizer RSV vaccine Abrysvo safe in late pregnancy, interim data show

New U.S. Car Prices Hit $50K Record as Loans Stretch to $800 Monthly

FDA Sets August Deadline to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine After Reversal

Ramaphosa envía ejército contra crimen en Sudáfrica