War

Diplomacy & Trade

Gardener Shot at Bellarmine Mugabe’s Hyde Park Home; Son Questioned

A 23-year-old gardener was shot and hospitalized Thursday morning at the Hyde Park residence of Bellarmine Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe. Gauteng police have detained two men, ages 24 and 33, for questioning, with sources indicating Bellarmine Mugabe is among them.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Show Modest Gains Amid Largest US Air Buildup Since 2003

Nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva this week yielded only modest progress, according to the White House, as Tehran prepares to provide more details in two weeks. The limited diplomatic advances coincide with the biggest US air power buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion.

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Climate Change

South Africa Faces Floods, Fires and Drought as Climate Disasters Converge

South African property owners grapple with simultaneous floods, wildfires and water shortages this summer. Government declarations of two national disasters within weeks highlight the crises, with 45 deaths from flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, nearly 3,750 homes damaged, and 132,000 hectares burned in the Western Cape.

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Fußball

Syracuse überholt sieben Positionen im Kader für 2026

Syracuse hat den Kader für 2026 nach dem Verlust von 32 Schlüsself Spielern umgestaltet. Sieben Positionen wurden mit Transfers und Neulingen überarbeitet, Verteidigung verbessert sich stärker als Angriff.

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Basketball

Georgia’s Mike White Credits Execution, Physicality in 86-78 Win Over Kentucky

Georgia coach Mike White pointed to sharp offensive execution and renewed defensive intensity after the Bulldogs snapped a five-of-six skid with an 86-78 victory over Kentucky on Tuesday. The return of leading scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson fueled the turnaround against the host Wildcats.

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Movies

Avengers: Doomsday 10 Months Out, Lacks Endgame-Style Hype Buildup

Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters December 18, 2026, but fan excitement remains muted just 10 months away. Recent teasers and upcoming projects fail to generate the momentum that propelled Avengers: Endgame to massive success.

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Gaming

Lego-Set interpretiert Monets Brücke über Seerosen-Teich

Die Lego Group stellt ein Set mit 3179 Teilen vor, das Claude Monets Gemälde 'Brücke über einen Seerosen-Teich' nachbildet. Es entstand in Kooperation mit dem Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York und erscheint am 4. März 2026 für 249,99 Dollar.

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Markets

Silver Jumps 7% to Rs 2.64 Lakh/kg in Delhi on US-Iran Tensions

Silver prices in Delhi rocketed 7.32% to Rs 2.64 lakh per kilogram Thursday, while gold climbed to Rs 1.58 lakh for 10 grams. Market experts blame the surge on escalating US-Iran tensions and stalled Russia-Ukraine talks driving demand for safe-haven assets.

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Olympics & More

Kinghorn, Van der Merwe Start for Scotland vs. Wales in Six Nations

Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe return to Scotland's starting lineup for Saturday's Six Nations match against Wales. Coach Gregor Townsend made the changes after a loss to Italy and a win over England.

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Olympics & More

Azerbaijan Tops Categories at Turkic States Ski Cup in Turkey

Azerbaijani skier Ceyhun Balametov won gold in the men's 26-45 giant slalom at the Turkic States Ski Cup. Elvira Zakarayeva took silver for Azerbaijan in the women's event of the same age group at Uludağ Mountain Resort in Türkiye.

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Conflicts & Security

Firefighters Battle Factory Fire in Darlaston, Avoid Area Urged

Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service tackled a factory blaze on Bentley Road South in Darlaston early Thursday, scaling back from six to three pumps after initial response. Officials urged the public to avoid the area around the incident that started at 5:27 a.m.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

North Korean POWs in Ukraine Seek South Korea Refuge Amid Policy Dilemma

Two North Korean prisoners of war captured in Ukraine have publicly expressed desperation to defect to South Korea, forcing Seoul into a delicate balancing act between humanitarian aid and diplomatic risks. Their unblurred televised interviews have ignited calls for swift government action.

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Middle East

US Forces Ready for Iran Strikes as Early as This Weekend

President Donald Trump can launch military strikes against Iran as soon as this weekend, administration and Pentagon officials said. The rapid deployment of US aircraft carriers, fighter jets and missile defenses has positioned forces for action despite recent indirect talks in Geneva.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

AI

CII and MeitY Host AI Conference on Economic Growth and Cyber Defense

The Confederation of Indian Industry joined forces with India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the IndiaAI Mission to host a conference on democratizing AI resources for economic growth and social good. The event focused on cyber defense strategies for an AI-driven world.

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Policy & Law

BJP Slams Karnataka Government Over RTC Strike and Bengaluru Garbage Crisis

Karnataka BJP leader R. Ashoka accused the Congress government of financial mismanagement Thursday, blaming it for a transport workers' strike demanding 38 months of unpaid arrears and a worsening garbage crisis in Bengaluru.

WH News Feb 20, 2026