- Monday, 23 February 2026
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Malaysia will maintain ties with Hamas - PM Anwar
Malaysia's leader Anwar Ibrahim has said his nation will maintain ties with Hamas and will "not punish" the group.
South Korea reports bedbug infestations
South Korean authorities are working to contain bedbug infestations that have caused concern across the country. At least 17 outbreaks have been reported in the capital of Seoul and in the cities of Busan and Incheon as of 5 November, local media report.
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India's Kohli equals Tendulkar's ODI centuries record
Virat Kohli, on his 35th birthday, equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record for most ODI (One Day International) centuries (49) playing against South Africa today.
Delhi schools shut as air quality turns severe
Authorities in the Indian capital, Delhi, have shut all primary schools for two days amid worsening levels of air pollution. Air quality in the city dropped to severe levels for the first time this season on Thursday.
Rubiales banned for three years over World Cup kiss
Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales has been banned from all football-related activities for three years. Rubiales kissed forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain's Women's World Cup final win over England.
UN Security Council to discuss Gaza humanitarian crisis
A new day has dawned in Gaza to the rumble of explosions, as the fighting shows no sign of stopping. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting later on the humanitarian crisis in the Strip after Israel expanded its ground operation in the Palestinian territory over the weekend.
Deadly India train crash kills 13
At least 13 people have died and about 50 are injured after two passenger trains collided in India's southern Andhra Pradesh state on Sunday. A rescue operation was launched and hundreds of emergency workers were at the site to clear the wreckage.
Gaza residents break into aid warehouses and take supplies - UNRWA
Thousands of Gaza residents have broken into warehouses and distribution centres in the south and middle of the strip, taking flour and other basic supplies, the UN Relief Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) says.
Kazakhstan mine fire leaves at least 21 dead
At least 21 people have died in a fire at a mine in Kazakhstan, owned by steel giant ArcelorMittal. The blaze came on the same day Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered investment in the company to be halted as he wants it to be nationalised.
At least 16 feared dead in Maine mass shooting
At least 16 people have reportedly been killed in the US city of Lewiston, Maine and a search is under way for the gunman.
West Antarctic ice shelf melt 'unavoidable'
Increased melting of West Antarctica's ice shelves is "unavoidable" in the coming decades, a new study has warned.
Goods train collision with passenger train kills 17 in Bangladesh
At least 17 people have died with many others injured after two trains collided in eastern Bangladesh, authorities say.
Nokia to axe up to 14,000 jobs to cut costs
Finnish telecoms giant Nokia is to axe between 9,000 and 14,000 jobs by the end of 2026 to cut costs. The announcement was made as the company reported a 20% drop in sales between July and September.
India aims to send astronaut to the Moon by 2040
India aims to send an astronaut to the Moon by 2040, the government has said. The country's space goals also include plans for a space station by 2035.
Third earthquake hits Afghanistan in a week
A new earthquake has hit western Afghanistan - several days after two large tremors in the region killed more than 1,000 people. The US Geological Survey (USGS) says the magnitude 6.3 quake struck near the city of Herat. It was at a depth of 6.3km (four miles).
