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Middle East

Netanyahu Announces Bloc Against Shia, Sunni Axes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new international alliance Saturday to counter a 'radical Shia axis' and an 'emerging radical Sunni axis.' The bloc will draw in India, Greece, Cyprus and several African, Arab and Asian states.

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Economy

UK Workers Optimistic on Most Life Aspects Except Retirement

UK employees report their highest optimism levels in five years across finances, work and health, but remain gloomy about retirement planning. Fidelity International's survey of 1,000 UK workers shows overall optimism at 54% in 2025, up from 52% last year.

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Corporate

India’s Holi Trade Set to Top ₹80,000 Crore, CAIT Says

Trade during this year's Holi festival will surpass ₹80,000 crore nationwide, according to the Confederation of All India Traders. The figure marks a 25% jump from last year's ₹60,000 crore.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Lula Pushes UN Security Council Reform with Modi in India

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva demanded urgent reform of the UN Security Council during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He insisted Brazil and India deserve permanent seats to better represent the Global South.

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Leaders

Ramaphosa Calls Hosi N’wamitwa II Pioneer of Gender Equality

President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the late Hosi Dr Phylia Tinyiko Lwandlamuni N'wamitwa II as a trailblazer who shattered patriarchal barriers in customary law during her eulogy Sunday at her funeral in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

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US Politics

Ex-Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah Joins BJP in Guwahati

Bhupen Kumar Borah, former president of Assam's Congress unit, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday in Guwahati. More than a dozen Congress workers switched sides with him at the BJP's state headquarters.

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Asia Pacific

Modi Blasts Congress for Shirtless Protest at AI Summit in Meerut Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned Congress leaders Sunday for staging a shirtless protest at India's largest global AI summit, calling it indecent politics that shamed the nation before foreign guests. Speaking at a rally in Meerut, he accused the opposition party of turning a proud international event into a spectacle of nudity.

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AI

BTC AutoTrader EA Guide Details Breakout Strategy for Bitcoin Trading

BTC AutoTrader, a fully automated Expert Advisor for Bitcoin trading on the BTCUSD pair, relies on dynamic support and resistance levels to place pending breakout orders. Developers recommend Vantage FX as the top broker for its tight spreads and TradingVPS for low-latency execution.

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Diplomacy & Trade

France summons US ambassador over Trump admin remarks on Deranque killing

France's foreign ministry plans to summon U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner after Trump administration officials labeled the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque as terrorism. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced the move Sunday, rejecting any foreign interference in the case.

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US Politics

Massachusetts Boosts Public Defender Hiring, Pay to End Crisis

Massachusetts public defense chief Anthony J. Benedetti called a recent surge in attorney hiring and pay raises a turning point in the state's lawyer shortage crisis. The moves by the Committee for Public Counsel Services followed a May work stoppage by private bar advocates protesting $65-an-hour district court rates.

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Olympics & More

Eileen Gu wins ski halfpipe gold; Zoe Atkin takes bronze for GB’s fifth medal

Eileen Gu claimed gold in women's freestyle skiing halfpipe at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with China's Li Fanghui taking silver. Britain's Zoe Atkin earned bronze for her nation's fifth medal of the Games.

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Celebrity

Nicki Chapman Exposes X Factor Manipulation in Popstars at 25 Episode

Nicki Chapman uncovers the raw mechanics of The X Factor's high-stakes era in the second episode of her Magic Radio series Popstars at 25. Former contestants Marvin Humes, Lucie Jones and 2016 winner Matt Terry share stories of feeling like pawns amid producer-driven scandals and rivalries.

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Celebrity

Apple Green Emerges as 2026 Fashion Color of the Year

Apple green has swept 2026 fashion runways, red carpets and street style, cementing its status as the season's dominant shade. Designers, celebrities and high-street brands embraced the vibrant hue after dismissing it for years as too bold.

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Movies

Skanda Sashti 2026 Falls on Feb. 22 with Key Rituals, Fasting Rules

Devotees of Lord Murugan will observe Skanda Sashti 2026 on Sunday, February 22, during the Phalguna Shukla Sashti tithi, a day dedicated to seeking strength and victory over obstacles. The sacred sixth lunar day begins at 11:09 a.m. on February 22 and ends at 9:09 a.m. on February 23.

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Leaders

BJP MLA Chandru Lamani Caught Accepting Rs 5 Lakh Bribe in Gadag

BJP MLA Chandru Lamani from Shirahatti was arrested by Lokayukta police in Gadag for allegedly taking a Rs 5 lakh bribe to approve minor irrigation works. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanded answers from BJP leaders over the incident.

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