Headlines for February 17, 2026
Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Second Round of Indirect Talks Between U.S. and Iranian Officials Underway in Geneva, Ukrainian and Russian Officials Meet in Geneva Today for U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks, Drop Site News: Senior Hamas Leader Says Group Will Not Follow Calls to Unilaterally Disarm, TheContinue Reading
Hero MotoCorp eyes push in new segments
New Delhi: Hero MotoCorp aims to strengthen its presence in segments such as scooters, premium bikes, and electric vehicles, where it currently remains under-represented, according to the company’s CEO Harshvardhan Chitale.The country’s largest two-wheeler maker also expects to expand its presence in international markets and the parts and accessories business.”While we take pride as aContinue Reading
A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of ChangeContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1455: Geneva talks begin as Munich signals Ukraine’s new role in European security
Exclusives Hungary will survive without Russian oil—but Orbán’s regime will not. The money trail from Moscow to MOL to Brussels explains why While The Traitor denounces free trade, China opens its markets to an entire continent. Beijing scraps tariffs for 53 African nations—then pledges energy aid to Ukraine while armingContinue Reading
Hungary will survive without Russian oil—but Orbán’s regime will not
Every month, Hungary pays Russia imports Russian crude at a discount, refines it at European market prices, and pockets the difference. Hungarian drivers never see the savings at the pump. MOL, the country’s dominant oil company and refinery operator, sees them in its margins. And the Kremlin sees them inContinue Reading
Iran’s Araghchi hails ‘good progress’ in nuclear talks with US
Iran-US nuclear talks in Geneva show progress but tensions remain over enrichment and missile red lines., Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi has said that “good progress” has been made in indirect nuclear talks with the United States, as Washington warned that military action remains an option if diplomacyContinue Reading
Over 80 film workers slam Berlin festival’s silence on Israel’s Gaza war
Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem among actors and directors expressing dismay at Berlinale’s ‘anti-Palestinian racism’., Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem among actors and directors expressing dismay at Berlinale’s ‘anti-Palestinian racism’ and silence on Israel’s genocidal war. Dozens of actors and directors, including Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton, have condemned theContinue Reading
it’s electric to install 16 curbside EV charging stations in Washington DC pilot
Curbside charging is the solution for urban drivers who want to go electric, but who lack private parking spaces and can’t install their own chargers. A pioneer in this space is it’s electric, which we profiled in our July-September 2024 issue. Now Washington DC’s District Department of Transportation (DDOT) hasContinue Reading
Helix supplies dual-motor propulsion system delivering 1,000 hp for McMurtry Spéirling hypercar
UK-based electric motor manufacturer Helix has developed a bespoke dual-motor propulsion system for the McMurtry Spéirling, the single-seater electric fan hypercar that holds records at Goodwood and Laguna Seca. Customer deliveries of the production car are set to begin in 2026. The system pairs two Helix SPX242-94 motors at theContinue Reading
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 02/13/2026
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Fact Check Search Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, weContinue Reading
Global tributes to civil rights “giant” Jesse Jackson | BBC News
Tributes have poured in from around the world for Jesse Jackson, the US civil rights leader who has died aged 84. Jackson’s family said his “unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity… A tireless change agent, he elevated the voicesContinue Reading
France releases suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker after ‘several million euro’ fine
Oil tanker named the Grinch has left French waters after the company that owns the vessel paid a penalty worth “several million euros”.Continue Reading
Tehran threatens US and closes Hormuz for drills amid nuclear talks
Iran has temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills on Tuesday as tensions with the US escalate, even as new nuclear talks in Geneva seek to avert open conflict.Continue Reading












