Economy
Chinese tech giant ByteDance said it was taking steps to "strengthen current safeguards" after Hollywood heavyweights accused its new AI video model of copyright infringement.
February 16, 2026
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India forced to defend US trade deal as doubts mount
Politics
February 16, 2026
- Bitter pill: Taliban govt shakes up Afghan medicine market
- Nepal 'addicted' to the trade in its own people
- Asian markets sluggish as Lunar New Year holiday looms
- Nepal launches campaigns for first post-uprising polls
When DD left his home in India for Croatia last year, he expected his food delivery work to be hard, with long hours and low pay. He did not expect to be spat at in the street.
February 16, 2026
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un touted a newly built street of flats for families of soldiers killed supporting Russia's war against Ukraine, state media reported Monday, with photos showing him accompanied by his daughter.
February 16, 2026
South Korea's disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol could be banished to death row on February 19 when he fronts court over his disastrous bid to impose martial law.
February 16, 2026
Period drama "Train Dreams" took home the Spirit Awards win for best feature Sunday, as both it and "The Secret Agent" gathered momentum ahead of the Academy Awards.
February 16, 2026
Politics
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Hungary for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orban Monday, ahead of elections where the nationalist leader faces a significant challenge from the opposition.
February 16, 2026
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A global artificial intelligence summit kicks off in New Delhi on Monday with big issues on the agenda, from job disruption to child safety, but some attendees warn the broad focus could diminish the chance of concrete commitments from world leaders.
February 16, 2026
Politics
From Wyoming to Florida and the capital Washington, "Make America Healthy Again" activists have notched wins across the United States against agricultural and chemical giants long protected by the conservative politicians they generally support.
February 16, 2026
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The introduction of advertisements and sponsored content in chatbots has spawned privacy concerns for AI users as brands scramble to stay relevant in a fast-changing online environment.
February 15, 2026
- Young USA Stars beat Stripes in NBA All-Star tourney final
- New anti-government chants in Tehran after giant rallies abroad: reports
- 'The Secret Agent' nabs Spirit Awards win in boost to Oscars campaign
- Brignone wins second Milan-Cortina gold as Klaebo claims record ninth Olympic crown
- Morikawa wins at Pebble Beach despite Scheffler heroics
- Canada, USA stay perfect in Olympic ice hockey
- Germany's Hase and Volodin tango to Olympic pairs figure skating lead
- Rayo thrash Atletico who 'deserved to lose' as Betis cut gap