Red Army Day – Russia Honors the Soviet Armed Forces on February 23
On February 23, 2026, Russia celebrates Red Army Day (День Красной Армии и Флота / Den Krasnoy Armii i Flota), more formally known today as Defender of the Fatherland Day…
National Day – Brunei Celebrates Its Independence on February 23
On February 23, 2026, Brunei Darussalam observes National Day (Hari Kebangsaan), the country’s most important national holiday, commemorating the proclamation of full independence from the United Kingdom on February 23,…
Mashramani-Republic Day – Guyana Celebrates Freedom and Creativity on February 23
On February 23, 2026, Guyana celebrates Mashramani-Republic Day, the country’s most vibrant and colorful national holiday, marking both the Republic Day (becoming a republic on February 23, 1970) and the…
The Emperor’s Birthday – Japan Celebrates Emperor Naruhito on February 23
On February 23, 2026, Japan celebrates The Emperor’s Birthday (天皇誕生日 / Tennō Tanjōbi), the official birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, the 126th Emperor of Japan and head of the…
China may be in work on development of nuclear weapons’ new generation — CNN
US intelligence agencies believe that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons and has already conducted at least one test as part of the process to upgrade its…
Putin has always been ‘straight with me’ – Witkoff
Steve Witkoff said that President Vladimir Putin has always been candid with him about Russia’s goals and red lines in the Ukraine conflict, stressing that a settlement is impossible without…
Brazil doesn’t want ‘new Cold War’, Lula says before Trump meeting
Brazil does not want a “new Cold War”, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Sunday, urging the Trump administration to treat all countries equally ahead of a trip…
Iran resolved to uphold nation’s nuclear rights via diplomacy: FM Araghchi
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed Iran’s determination to uphold the nation’s lawful nuclear rights through diplomacy. – The top Iranian diplomat made the remarks during a telephone conversation with…
MFA of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan summoned the Pakistani ambassador in Kabul
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan summoned the Pakistani ambassador in Kabul. In response to the Pakistani military’s attacks on Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and Paktika provinces,…
The Most Violent Ghost: Francium’s Extreme Reactivity and Fleeting Existence
Francium (Fr, atomic number 87), the heaviest alkali metal and the rarest naturally occurring element on Earth, sits at the bottom-left corner of the periodic table in group 1—below cesium…