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Taliban ‘beard police’ pursue Afghan barbers
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» KABUL - Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men’s beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law with increasing zeal.
Denmark's King Frederik in Greenland for symbolic show of support
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» NUUK - Denmark's King Frederik X arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit in a show of support for the autonomous Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.
Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' with eye on Gaza and beyond
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday gathers allies to inaugurate the "Board of Peace," his new institution focused on progress on Gaza but whose ambitions reach much further.
White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action.
Germany losing enthusiasm for European fighter jet plan
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» BERLIN - Germany does not need the same new fighter jets as France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, signalling that Berlin could abandon a flagship joint defence project for Europe.
Tourist arrivals in Japan fall for first time in four years
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026
» TOKYO - Foreign tourist arrivala to Japan fell 4.9% in January from the previous year to mark the first decline in four years, as Chinese tourists stayed away amid simmering tensions between the two Asian nations.
Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026
» DUBAI — The departure of the chief executive of Dubai port giant DP World is the biggest fallout in the Middle East from US Department of Justice documents which show that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political figures and business leaders across the region.
Seoul probes civilians who flew drones into North Korea
Published on 18/02/2026
» SEOUL - South Korea’s Unification minister said on Wednesday that three civilians had sent drones into North Korea on four occasions since President Lee Jae Myung took office last year, harming inter-Korean ties.
Hungry, wounded, orphaned: South Sudan's children trapped in new conflict
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» AKOBO (SOUTH SUDAN) — An 18-month-old boy lies motionless on a dirty hospital bed deep in the conflict zone of South Sudan, a bullet wound in his leg -- another newly orphaned victim in the world's newest country.
Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva as US signals progress
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» GENEVA — Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington's top envoy signalled optimism in its bid to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.