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Gaming

Bungie Delays Destiny 2 Shadow and Order Update by 3 Months for Revisions

Bungie announced a three-month delay for its Destiny 2 Shadow and Order update, pushing the release from March 3, 2026, to June 9, 2026. The studio cited large revisions, including a name change and major quality-of-life improvements, as the reason.

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Conflicts & Security

ASEAN Human Rights Body Lacks Binding Powers Amid Rohingya Crisis, Migrant Abuse

The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, established in 2009, operates without investigative powers or binding decisions, hobbling its response to crises like Myanmar's Rohingya persecution and cross-border migrant worker trafficking. Experts call for reforms by 2030 to grant it stronger enforcement tools.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Navy Relieves USS Mason Captain During Pre-Deployment Exercise

The U.S. Navy removed Capt. Chavius G. Lewis as commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason during a pre-deployment exercise off Florida. Rear Adm. Alexis T. Walker, commander of Carrier Strike Group 10, ordered the change and reassigned Lewis temporarily to Commander, Naval Surface Group Southeast.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Traikov Takes Over as Bulgaria’s Caretaker Energy Minister

Traicho Traikov assumed duties as Bulgaria's caretaker Energy Minister on Thursday, pledging to safeguard national interests through a stable, competitive and sustainable energy sector. He succeeds Zhecho Stankov after a handover ceremony at the Energy Ministry in Sofia.

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Heritage

Chicago Weekend Guide: Folk Fest, Jazz Fair, Lunar New Year Events

Chicago packs art, music and cultural celebrations into this weekend. Highlights include the 66th University of Chicago Folk Festival, Winter Jazz Fair and Argyle Lunar New Year parade.

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Welt

Risse in Bihar-Koalition: Forderung nach Überprüfung des Alkoholverbots

Verbündete und Opposition in Bihar fordern eine Überprüfung des Alkoholverbots von Ministerpräsident Nitish Kumar. Sie kritisieren mangelnde Durchsetzung bei steigenden illegalen Lieferungen und Drogenverkäufen.

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Movies

Theatre B’s ‘Perfect Arrangement’ skewers 1950s family myths

Theatre B in Fargo launches Topher Payne's comedy 'Perfect Arrangement' this weekend, flipping the 1950s image of perfect American families on its head. The play follows two State Department workers tasked with rooting out sexual deviants while hiding their own sham marriage.

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Middle East

India Joins 100+ Nations Condemning Israel’s West Bank Actions

India has signed onto a joint statement by more than 100 countries and organizations condemning Israel's unilateral measures to expand its presence in the occupied West Bank. The statement, released Wednesday by the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations, demands an immediate reversal of the actions.

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Corporate

Nissan Recalls 643,000 Rogue SUVs Over Throttle, Engine Risks

Nissan recalled 643,000 Rogue sport utility vehicles in the U.S. due to two defects that can cause loss of drive power or, in rare cases, engine fires. The issues affect throttle body components and engine bearings in models from various years.

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Middle East

Iran VP Aref: Military, Economic Readiness Up Since 12-Day War

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Thursday the country's military and economic readiness has strengthened since the 12-day war, providing key backing for nuclear negotiators.

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Diplomacy & Trade

UK Police Arrest Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties and Leaks

British police arrested Prince Andrew on Thursday over alleged misconduct during his public office tenure, as investigations into his links with Jeffrey Epstein intensify. The detention at his Sandringham estate came amid fresh claims he leaked confidential documents to the late financier.

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Diplomacy & Trade

China Targets Auto Digitalization, CSP Expansion by 2030

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a plan December 30, 2025, to boost automotive digitalization, aiming to lift vehicle makers' smart manufacturing by one level and cut R&D cycles 20% by 2027. Separately, energy regulators set a 15-gigawatt target for concentrated solar power capacity with costs matching coal by 2030.

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Diplomacy & Trade

SNB Details ELF Liquidity Plan to Shield Swiss Banks from Crises

The Swiss National Bank unveiled detailed rules Thursday for its extended liquidity facility, a standardized tool set to launch in 2027 that lets banks tap emergency funds against collateral. Officials say the measure will fortify Switzerland's financial system against shocks like the 2023 Credit Suisse collapse.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Oil Prices Rise on US-Iran Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Fears

Brent crude futures rose 24 cents to $70.59 a barrel early Thursday, extending a more than 4% rally from the prior session. Traders cited risks of supply disruptions from escalating US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Opinion Piece Claims US Founded on Sullivan Order Genocide

A Venezuelan news outlet argues the United States originated in systematic genocide under George Washington's 1779 Sullivan Order. The piece ties the Revolutionary War campaign to modern U.S. foreign policy.

WH News Feb 20, 2026