Is southern Yemen’s next phase being decided on the ground? | Politics

Listen to this article | 5 mins info It is no longer possible to interpret the Yemeni landscape solely through the lens of politics. The developments witnessed in the southern Yemeni governorates under government control in recent months clearly indicate that security and military affairs have become the decisive factor in determining the course of power on … Read more

There’s outrage in Ukraine as Russian athletes are allowed to compete in Paralympics : NPR

The International Paralympic Committee decided to allow six Russian and four Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags in Italy. The decision has caused an outcry in Ukraine. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Russia’s exile from sporting events is coming to an end. The International Paralympic Committee, or IPC, decided this week to allow six … Read more

Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast : NPR

This image provided Thursday Feb. 19, 2026 by the Iranian military and dated Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2025, shows navy ships conducting operations during a join drill by Iranian and Russian forces in the Indian Ocean. Masoud Nazari Mehrabi/AP/Iran’s Army hide caption toggle caption Masoud Nazari Mehrabi/AP/Iran’s Army DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran held annual … Read more

Trump orders Pentagon, federal agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens | Donald Trump News

US president’s announcement comes amid a surge of interest following comments on aliens by ex-President Barack Obama. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 20 Feb 202620 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United States President Donald Trump said he is directing federal agencies, including the defence department, to … Read more

Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political reasons : NPR

People who consider their detained family members to be political prisoners protest for their releases outside the United Nations office in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday Feb. 18, 2026. Ariana Cubillos/AP hide caption toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s acting president on Thursday signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release … Read more

Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next? | Infrastructure

Tripoli, Lebanon – Hossam Hazrouni points underneath a concrete staircase to the exposed foundation of the building where he lives. “Inside, there, look,” the 65-year-old says. “The interior pillars are all broken. It’s covered in water. Everything inside is wet.” Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list A few metres away lies a pile … Read more

Team USA men’s hockey will play for Olympic medal after win over Sweden : NPR

Sweden’s Mika Zibanejad (93) and United States’ JT Miller (10) chase the puck during the third period of a men’s ice hockey quarterfinal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy. Hassan Ammar/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Hassan Ammar/AP/AP MILAN — For five terrifying minutes on Wednesday night, the U.S. men’s hockey team’s dreams … Read more

U.S. shares new details on alleged Chinese nuclear test : NPR

Nuclear capable DF-31BJ ballistic missiles are shown on transporters during a military parade in Beijing, China on September 3, 2025. China is undergoing a massive expansion of its nuclear arsenal. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images AsiaPac hide caption toggle caption Kevin Frayer/Getty Images AsiaPac The U.S. government has released fresh intelligence on what it claims was an … Read more