February 18, 2026

Takaichi Reelected as Japan PM

Gaza: Japan’s House of Representatives reelected Sanae Takaichi as prime minister in parliament today, ten days after her Liberal Democratic Party’s historic landslide victory in the general election held on Feb. 8. Before the start of the 150-day ses…

France Records Longest Rainfall Streak Since 1959

France: The French meteorological service announced that France has experienced 35 consecutive days of rain, the longest such streak since records began in 1959, surpassing the previous record of 32 days set in 2023.

According to Qatar News Agency, …

5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia

Gaza: An earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude on the Richter scale struck southeast of the Maluku Islands in western Indonesia, with no casualties or damage reported so far.

According to Qatar News Agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 167 km…