UN chief condemns South Sudan violence, urges ceasefire and aid access.

Ukraine sanctions foreign firms from China, UAE, Panama, and ex-Soviet states for supplying Russian missile and drone components amid intensified attacks.

Irish deputy prime minister backs Taoiseach’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting with Trump, stressing strong U.S.-Ireland ties and condemning racist remarks.

Peter Mandelson faces pressure to repay a settlement after being dismissed over past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Oregon lawmakers propose $600M state-funded renovation of Portland’s Moda Center.

Bangladesh to buy 25 Boeing planes for $3.6–4.2B to expand Biman Airlines by 2035.

IPOB ends five-year sit-at-home protest in Nigeria's Southeast, citing peace and normalcy.

Egyptian and UAE leaders met in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 9, 2026, to boost ties, push for a Gaza ceasefire, and expand cooperation in energy, investment, and tech.

Delhi police arrested AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj and others during a candle march for Kamal Dhyani, who died in a DJB-dug pit, while suspending three officials and arresting two contractors.

A Singaporean man was fined and given community service for littering in Kuala Lumpur, becoming the first under Malaysia’s new anti-littering law.