February 17, 2026

Nikkei Declines Amid Profit-Taking

Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index ended Tuesday’s trading lower, as investors moved to take profits in the absence of new catalysts. The Nikkei index fell 0.4 percent to close at 56,566.49 points, after declining 1.9 percent over four consecutive sessions. …

AFC Champions League Elite: Iraq’s Al Shorta Defeat Al Duhail

Doha: Al Duhail suffered a 3-2 defeat to Al Shorta of Iraq in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 tie on Monday. The defeat left Qatar’s Al Duhail seventh in the West Zone standings on eight points but they will be denied progression if fellow Qa…