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Azerbaijan does not plan to join $7B Gaza initiative announced at Board of Peace meeting

Azerbaijan does not plan to join $7B Gaza initiative announced at Board of Peace meeting

Trump says 8 nations collectively pledged more than $7B

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Why Nepal is moving to bar novice climbers from Everest
19.02.2026

Why Nepal is moving to bar novice climbers from Everest

Nepal aims to restrict inexperienced climbers as overcrowding, traffic jams and preventable deaths raise safety alarms on the world’s highest peak

Australia's largest mosque receives 3rd threatening letter
19.02.2026

Australia's largest mosque receives 3rd threatening letter

Community leaders express unease amid Muslim holy month of Ramadan

India's Modi holds talks with Swiss president, Dutch premier in New Delhi
19.02.2026

India's Modi holds talks with Swiss president, Dutch premier in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also holds discussions with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs avoid handshake at India AI summit
19.02.2026

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs avoid handshake at India AI summit

Sam Altman and Dario Amodei appear to avoid handshake during photo op in New Delhi

Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat over attack killing 11 soldiers
19.02.2026

Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat over attack killing 11 soldiers

Foreign Ministry delivers ‘strong demarche’ to Kabul over suicide bombing in Bajaur near Afghan border; Kabul yet to react