February 18, 2026

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Own goal? Pakistan admits political-criminal-terror nexus on its soil; report flags rising violence

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Pakistan’s Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Tuesday said that nearly 71% of terrorist incidents reported in 2025 originated from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). He attributed this concentration to a “politically conducive environment and the flourishing political-criminal-terror-nexus which is flourishing there”.Data released by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) reinforces the scale of the…

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Royal welcome on foreign soil: PM Modi driven by Jordan Crown Prince, Ethiopian PM; ties on display | India News

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PM Modi with Jordan crown prince and Ethiopian PM (Images/PTI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being accorded rare personal courtesies on his ongoing three-nation tour, with top leaders in both Jordan and Ethiopia personally escorting him during official engagements—an unusual diplomatic gesture reflecting the warmth and trust in India’s ties with key partners…

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Using coffee grounds in your garden: 8 ways to boost soil fertility and deter pests naturally |

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Coffee grounds, commonly discarded after brewing, are a surprisingly valuable resource for your garden. Packed with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace minerals, they act as a natural fertiliser, improving soil fertility and promoting healthier plant growth. When added to soil or compost, coffee grounds enhance texture, boost microbial activity, and increase water retention,…

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‘Pakistani Hindus have rights on Indian soil’: Amit Shah defends SIR; diffrentiates between infiltrators and refugees | India News

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Amit Shah (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday backed the Election Commission’s SIR, and said Hindus from Pakistan and Bangladesh have rights on Indian soil while distinguishing refugees from infiltrators.“I want to ask all citizens, who should decide who becomes the prime minister or chief minister? Should anyone other…

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‘Never made 50-50 commitment’: Taiwan refuses US demand to make half its chips on US soil; pushes back amid trade row

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Taiwan has firmly rejected US pressure to shift half of its semiconductor production to American soil, stressing that Taipei “will not agree” to such a demand.The island’s lead tariff negotiator ,Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun, told reporters that,”I want to clarify that this is the US’s idea. Our negotiation team has never made a 50-50 commitment…

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