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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE Announce Start of Ramadan on February 18, 2026
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE Announce Start of Ramadan on February 18, 2026

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Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Ramadan 1447 of the Hijri calendar will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Qatar and the United...

Feb 17, 2026 10:21 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Australia's PM Declines Aid for Women and Children in Syrian Camp Amid Economic Struggles
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Australia's PM Declines Aid for Women and Children in Syrian Camp Amid Economic Struggles

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated the government's stance against providing assistance to women and children in a Syrian...

Feb 17, 2026 10:14 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Mexico to Participate in Gaza Peace Board as UN Observer
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Mexico to Participate in Gaza Peace Board as UN Observer

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President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that Mexico will attend the Peace Board for Gaza, which is promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump. The...

Feb 17, 2026 09:59 PM 2 min read 1 source
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US and Iran establish guiding principles in Geneva nuclear negotiations
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US and Iran establish guiding principles in Geneva nuclear negotiations

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The United States and Iran have reached an understanding on key 'guiding principles' during indirect nuclear talks held in Geneva. These...

Feb 17, 2026 09:52 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Oil Prices Decline as Iran Expresses Optimism in Nuclear Talks with U.S.
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Oil Prices Decline as Iran Expresses Optimism in Nuclear Talks with U.S.

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Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate dropping to US$62.33 per barrel and Brent North Sea Crude slipping to US$67.42. This...

Feb 17, 2026 09:30 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration General Directorate (İSKİ) Overview
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Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration General Directorate (İSKİ) Overview

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The Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration General Directorate (İSKİ) is responsible for managing water supply and sewage services in...

Feb 17, 2026 07:17 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Pakistan's Covert Plan to Deploy Forces to Saudi-Yemen Border Revealed
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Pakistan's Covert Plan to Deploy Forces to Saudi-Yemen Border Revealed

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A covert plan involving the deployment of Pakistani special forces, known as the 'Black Storks', to the Saudi-Yemen border has come to light, as...

Feb 17, 2026 07:14 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Israeli NGOs Warn of Potential Expansion of Jerusalem's Borders Towards West Bank
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Israeli NGOs Warn of Potential Expansion of Jerusalem's Borders Towards West Bank

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Several Israeli NGOs have raised alarms regarding a plan by the Israeli government that may expand the borders of Jerusalem towards the West Bank....

Feb 17, 2026 07:12 PM 2 min read 1 source
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