Peru installs Jose Balcazar as interim president after Jeri ousted in political upheaval
Feb 18 – Peruvian lawmakers elected Jose Balcazar as the country’s new interim president on Wednesday ahead of general elections in April, making him the country’s eighth president in as…
Telegram dismisses Russian claim that foreign spies can read soldiers’ messages
MOSCOW, Feb 19 – Telegram says it has not found any breaches of its encryption, dismissing a Russian government allegation that foreign intelligence services can see messages sent by Russian…
The probe into corruption at the heart of Albania’s government
TIRANA, Feb 19 – As protesters hurled petrol bombs at Albania’s government building in central Tirana last week, and police responded with tear gas and water cannon, one chant rang…
Hamas tightens grip in Gaza as Trump pushes peace plan
CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 19 – Hamas is cementing its hold over Gaza by placing loyalists in key government roles, collecting taxes and paying salaries, according to an Israeli military assessment seen…
Peru installs Jose Balcazar as interim president after Jeri ousted in political upheaval
Feb 18 – Peruvian lawmakers elected Jose Balcazar as the country’s new interim president on Wednesday ahead of general elections in April, making him the country’s eighth president in as…
Bill Gates cancels keynote address at India AI summit
No reason for the cancellation was given. Read More
Amid tributes to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, advocates see test for US race relations
Feb 18 – Among an outpouring of tributes following the death of U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, rights advocates vowed to continue his fight for racial justice and an…
White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes
The two sides recently resumed indirect talks, which were mediated by Oman. Read More
Trump basks in Black History Month praise, dodging racism claims
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday highlighted top Black administration officials, rejected accusations of racism and promised “a century more” of success for African Americans during…
Meta reboots smartwatch plan, aims debut in 2026: Report
The device will reportedly feature health tracking and a built-in Meta AI assistant. Read More