Month: February 2026

Indian filmmaker Mira Nair, mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is mentioned in newly released Jeffrey Epstein files for attending an “after party” at Ghislaine Maxwell’s townhouse.

At least 30 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza on Saturday, according to hospital officials, marking one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire came into effect in October.

Protesters across the US staged a nationwide strike on Friday, calling for “no work, no school, no shopping” to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Bangladesh will head to the polls on February 12 for parliamentary elections alongside a nationwide referendum on sweeping political reforms, in what is seen as the country’s most consequential vote in decades.

South Africa have received a significant lift ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with senior batter David Miller being declared fit and medically cleared to join the Proteas squad for the tournament starting next week. 

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has weighed in decisively on the ongoing debate over India’s wicketkeeper‑batter choice ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, offering a blunt assessment that appears to settle the Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan selection controversy. 

Pakistan delivered a dominant performance to beat Australia by 90 runs in the 2nd T20 International of the ongoing series at Gaddafi Stadium on January 31, 2026, taking an unassailable 2–0 lead with one match remaining. 

India capped off their home T20I series against New Zealand with a clinical 46-run demolition in the decisive fifth match, clinching a resounding 4-1 victory.

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan delivered a performance of grit, power, and composure to defeat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, clinching the 2026 Australian Open women’s singles title at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.