RSS Chief Bhagwat: Tariff Wars Won’t Hurt India
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat assured on Saturday that global tariff wars will not harm India. He predicted the country will soon lead the Global South.
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Mitchell Shire Council Launches $750K CCTV Upgrade Program
Mitchell Shire Council starts installing new CCTV cameras and upgrading existing ones at 13 key sites across the municipality on February 23, 2026. The $750,000 project, funded by a federal safety grant, targets town centers, sports facilities and community hubs to boost public safety.
Venezuelan relatives enter fifth day of hunger strike for prisoner amnesty
Relatives of Venezuelan political prisoners marked the fifth day of their hunger strike outside Caracas' Zona 7 prison on Wednesday. The action comes ahead of a Thursday parliamentary session that could approve a delayed amnesty law.
Argentina’s Milei Delivers Economic Turnaround with Cuts and Guarantees
Argentina's economy has rebounded sharply under President Javier Milei's free-market reforms, slashing government spending by 30 percent and eliminating political risk for major investments. Poverty dropped and growth surged despite predictions of disaster.
NCB Seizes 4.8 Kg Cocaine Worth Rs 23.88 Crore at Bengaluru Airport, Brazilian Arrested
India's Narcotics Control Bureau seized 4.776 kilograms of cocaine valued at Rs 23.88 crore from a Brazilian national at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. The drugs were hidden inside cloth pieces in a suitcase carried by the suspect arriving from Doha.
Sydney Man, 31, Charged with Terrorism Offenses After Phone Seizure
A 31-year-old Sydney man faces terrorism charges after police discovered extremist material on his phone seized during a routine traffic stop last year. The man, from Bass Hill, also faces weapons charges following a raid on his home.
Critics Assess Yunus Tenure: Empty Promises After 18 Months
Dr. Muhammad Yunus's 18-month stint as Bangladesh's Chief Adviser ended February 17 with Tarique Rahman's new cabinet sworn in. Detractors charge his leadership delivered mob rule, economic decline and institutional favoritism instead of promised reforms.
Bangladesh External Debt Hits $112B Amid Project Cost Overruns
Bangladesh's external debt has surged to nearly $112 billion by 2025, a 377% jump from $23.5 billion in 2009, as researchers blame massive cost overruns and corruption in infrastructure projects for pushing the country toward a debt trap. The government now devotes one-fifth of its revenue to interest payments alone.
Principal and Teacher Aide Suspended at NC School Over Child Abuse Claims
A principal and teaching assistant at Sedge Garden Elementary School in High Point, North Carolina, face suspension amid a state probe into child maltreatment allegations. Documents accuse the aide of kicking a 5-year-old and smothering a 4-year-old with a blanket while the principal allegedly failed to report it.
Police End Search at Oak Park Station, Find No Trace of Missing Boy Gus Lamont
Police wrapped up their latest search of Oak Park Station and a nearby property with no evidence of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont. The operation examined abandoned mineshafts, tunnels, an outhouse and other structures on the family's remote South Australian sheep station.
Rubio to Brief Netanyahu on U.S.-Iran Talks in Israel Feb. 28
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel next week to brief Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on recent U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. Two Trump administration officials confirmed the February 28 meeting Wednesday.
Police End Search at Oak Park Station, No Trace of Missing Boy Gus Lamont
Police searched abandoned mineshafts, tunnels and an outhouse at Oak Park Station but found no evidence in the hunt for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont. Task Force Horizon wrapped up the operation at the remote South Australian sheep station empty-handed.
Report Flags TNI Members’ Role in August 2025 Jakarta Riot
A fact-finding commission uncovered indications that Indonesian military personnel from the TNI played roles in riots during an August 2025 demonstration in Jakarta. The panel outlined suspected incitement, facilitation, negligence and command failures by troops.
Task Force Removes 3,000 Illegal Power Connections in Thembisa
A multi-agency task force disconnected 3,000 illegal electricity connections in Thembisa on Tuesday. The operation targeted Ehlanzeni Cemetery and nearby areas to fight power theft.
Kano Court Remands 3 Men in Robbery-Murder Case
A High Court in Kano ordered three men remanded in custody on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery and murder after a deadly break-in at a local businessman's home. The suspects pleaded not guilty before Justice Yusuf Ubale Mohammed.