



Published on: February 18, 2026, 11:45 am
America’s Kurdish allies oversaw two dozen sites holding thousands of members of the terrorist group and their families. Their withdrawal has left the system in chaos.

Published on: February 18, 2026, 1:52 pm
A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.

Published on: February 18, 2026, 5:00 am
Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.

Published on: February 18, 2026, 4:23 pm
Tshephiso Marumo has had success selling traditional village food in Botswana. But as she has risen, she has become more outspoken, inviting backlash.

Published on: February 18, 2026, 3:39 pm
The discussions in Geneva were expected to focus on territorial issues, a major sticking point, but the short duration suggests major progress was not made.






