Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh’s PM after landslide election victory
DHAKA: Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister on Tuesday, marking a decisive political shift in the South Asian nation after his party’s sweeping parliamentary election victory. Rahman, 60, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and assassinated President Ziaur Rahman, takes office facing urgent challenges, including restoring political stability, rebuilding investor confidence, and reviving key industries such as the garment sector after the prolonged turmoil that followed the Gen Z‑led uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government in 2024. An interim administration led byRead More
AU Summit in Addis Ababa: Tunisia affirms unwavering support for Palestinian cause
TUNIS, FEB 17: The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government has concluded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit served as a forum for dialogue and consultation among African leaders on several key issues pertaining to Africa’s future and its partnerships. It also provided an opportunity to adopt a series of resolutions presented by the AU Executive Council in many fields related to peace and security in Africa, economic integration programmes, and water and energy security. During the examination of the summit reportRead More
Egypt ready to share successful development experience with African countries: FM
ADDIS ABABA, Feb 17:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed that Egypt has a successful development experience and is ready to share its expertise with other African countries. Speaking to Sada El-Balad channel on the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Abdelatty said Egypt serves as a model for conflict resolution and development. He noted that the Egyptian private sector contributes more than 66% of national investments, reflecting a strong and competitive economy. He added that African nations value Egypt’s role inRead More
Naqvi says Imran’s eye examination in jail delayed due to Aleema’s ‘political tactics’
ISLAMABAD, FEB 17: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, was the reason behind a delay in the eye examination of the former prime minister. Naqvi, during a press conference, detailed the meeting between doctors who examined the PTI founder in Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, and Imran’s medical team, as well as PTI leaders, following which the latter expressed satisfaction with the medical progress. “…his [Imran’s] doctors said, ‘excellent! Had we done the treatment, we would have done the same. PoliticalRead More
Uzbekistan aims to advance constructive initiatives within the peace council
TASHKENT: /DNA/ – On 17–19 February, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a visit to the United States and take part in the inaugural meeting of the Peace Council, a new international body established as a multilateral platform to promote dialogue and the peaceful resolution of pressing global and regional conflicts. The Peace Council was founded in January 2026 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the founding charter was formally signed in a ceremony attended by heads of state and government, as well as representatives ofRead More
KSrelief launches ramadan food basket project 2026
ISLAMABAD, FEB 17 /DNA/ – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), has commenced the distribution of food assistance across 30 districts of Pakistan in observance of the holy month of Ramazan. The initiative is being implemented under the Food Security Support Project Pakistan 2026 (Phase-5) and aims to support 192,500 vulnerable individuals facing food insecurity. The project provides comprehensive food baskets designed to meet the nutritional needs of beneficiary families during Ramadan. Each package weighs 97 kilograms andRead More