National Democracy Day – Nepal Celebrates the End of Rana Rule on Falgun 7 (February 18/19)
On Falgun 7, 2082 BS (which falls on February 18 or 19, 2026 in the Gregorian calendar), Nepal observes National Democracy Day (राष्ट्रिय प्रजातन्त्र दिवस / Rastriya Prajatantra Diwas), a…
Kurdish Students Union Day – Iraqi Kurdistan Honors Student Activism and Education on February 18
On February 18, 2026, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) observes Kurdish Students Union Day (Rojî Yekîtiya Xwendekarên Kurd / Rojî Yekîtiya Xwendekaran), a regional cultural and commemorative day celebrating…
Independence Day – The Gambia Celebrates Freedom from British Rule on February 18
On February 18, 2026, The Gambia observes Independence Day (also known as Republic Day in some contexts), the country’s most important national holiday, marking the 61st anniversary of its independence…
Dialect Day – Amami Islands Celebrate Ryukyuan Language and Identity on February 18
On February 18, 2026, the Amami Islands (part of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan) observe Dialect Day (方言の日 / Hōgen no Hi), a local cultural holiday dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating…
Iran says lifting sanctions ‘part and parcel’ of any deal with US
Iran on Tuesday said the lifting of US sanctions was an integral part of any nuclear deal with the United States, as talks between the two countries began in Geneva.…
The Noble Stranger: Krypton’s Hidden Glow and Cosmic Secrets
Krypton (Kr, atomic number 36), a colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas in group 18 (the noble gases), is one of the rarer constituents of Earth’s atmosphere (~1.14 ppm by volume).…
Revolution Day (17 February Revolution) – Libya Remembers the Uprising of 2011 on February 17
On February 17, 2026, Libya commemorates Revolution Day (يوم الثورة 17 فبراير / Yawm ath-Thawra 17 Fibrayir), also known as 17 February Revolution Day, marking the 15th anniversary of the…
Independence Day – Kosovo Celebrates Declaration of Independence on February 17
On February 17, 2026, Kosovo marks Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë), the country’s most important national holiday, commemorating the unilateral declaration of independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008. At…
Geneva talks to cover all key issues, including territories — Kremlin
Compared with the rounds in Abu Dhabi, the Geneva talks on Ukraine will cover a wider range of topics and address all key issues, including those related to territories, Kremlin…
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Calls for Harmony and Unity in Lunar New Year Message
Chinese New Year always reminds us of prosperity, hope, and the strength to move forward with full confidence. In this Year of the Horse, perseverance, courage, and fighting spirit are…