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Ramadan 2026: Fasting hours, suhoor and iftar times around the world 

15 February 2026

EXPLAINER News|Religion The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is set to begin on February 18 or 19, depending on the sighting...

‘Very hopeful’: Cautious optimism among Gen Z Bangladeshis after key vote 

15 February 2026

The landmark Bangladesh election held last week was ⁠triggered by a Gen Z-led uprising in 2024, yet a youth-led Nation...

What is the ‘dart frog’ toxin, said to be linked to Alexey Navalny’s death? 

15 February 2026

Five European countries – the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands – have accused Russia of u...

Nigeria’s Argungu fishing contest returns after years of pause 

15 February 2026

Thousands of fishermen converged on the milky waters of the Matan Fadan river, a UNESCO heritage site, winding through v...

‘Clown show’: Obama reacts to Trump sharing racist monkey video 

15 February 2026

Speaking publicly for the first time after United States President Donald Trump’s social media account depicted him an...

US says over 5,700 suspected ISIL detainees relocated from Syria to Iraq 

15 February 2026

The United States has announced the completion of the transfer of more than 5,700 suspected ISIL (ISIS) detainees from S...

Zelenskyy says US ‘too often’ pushes Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions 

15 February 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope for United States-brokered peace talks with Russia next week,...

At least nine Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn 

15 February 2026

Skip linksSkip to Content Video Duration 04 minutes 49 seconds play-arrow04:49 Western states failing to prevent Gaza ge...

Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique as Madagascar assesses damage 

15 February 2026

News|Weather Cyclone Gezani has hit Mozambique’s southern coastal province of Inhambane, killing at least four people,...

Gunmen kill at least 32 people in northern Nigeria, residents say 

14 February 2026

Gunmen on motorcycles have rampaged through three villages in northern Nigeria, killing at least 32 people and abducting...