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Thursday, February 12, 2026

No pause for food delivery riders during Pakistan’s monsoon

In flood-hit Lahore and Karachi, gig workers like Foodpanda riders brave dangerous conditions to keep earning, risking disease, accidents, and abuse as climate change worsens monsoon rains. With little protection or support, many rely on daily wages just to keep their families fed.

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh passes away

Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti since 1999 and a leading voice against extremism, has passed away at the age of 84.

GCC to attract global tourism by Schengen style unified visa for seamless Gulf travel.

The Gulf states are preparing to launch the GCC Grand Tours Visa, a Schengen-style system that will allow travelers and millions of GCC residents to move freely.

Netanyahu Gives Shut Up Call to UK, France & World Leaders And Rejects Palestinian Statehood

World leaders at the UN, led by France, moved to recognize a Palestinian state in a landmark diplomatic shift, but Israel responded by advancing a contentious settlement plan that could derail peace efforts. The developments highlight deepening international divides as the Gaza war intensifies

Trump Meets Muslim Leaders to Demand Troops & Money for New Gaza

At UN sidelines, Trump to present Gaza governance proposal to muslim leaders

Just not cricket: how India-Pakistan tensions spill onto the pitch

India and Pakistan's refusal to shake hands during their Asia Cup cricket matches bent the code of the so-called "gentleman's game", as sport once again served as a proxy battlefield.

Air raid kills 23 in Pakistan border region: police, security sources

At least 23 civilians, including women and children, were killed in alleged aerial bombings in Pakistan’s Tirah region, amid rising militancy by the Pakistani Taliban (TTP)

Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian demos, strikes in Italy

Tens of thousands across Italy protested against Israel’s war in Gaza with strikes, marches, and port blockades, demanding recognition of a Palestinian state.

Spain faces uphill battle to cut Israel military ties: experts

Spain's drive to cut military ties with Israel over the devastating war in Gaza will face formidable hurdles as cutting-edge Israeli technology is embedded in the armed forces, experts say.

Netanyahu threatens action against nations recognizing Palestinian state

The UK, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized a Palestinian state, strengthening international support for the two-state solution. Israel, led by Netanyahu, has condemned the move and signaled possible settlement expansion.

Trump’s H-1B Visa fee Hike disrupts Indian IT Sector, spurs strategic shifts

US raises H-1B visa fee to $100,000, disrupting India’s $283B IT industry, impacting stocks, and accelerating global capability center growth.

Bagram Standoff: Afghanistan refuse U.S. Pressure, China backs Kabul

The Taliban has rejected Donald Trump’s demand to return Bagram Air Base, escalating tensions in South and Central Asia. With Washington seeking re-entry, Beijing backing Kabul, and Islamabad caught between U.S. pressure and Chinese ties, the dispute threatens to reshape regional alignments.
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