International Mother Language Day – UNESCO Celebrates Linguistic Diversity on February 21
On February 21, 2026, the world observes International Mother Language Day (IMLD), an annual UNESCO initiative dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity, multilingualism, and the preservation of mother tongues…
Language Movement Day (Ekushey February) – Bangladesh Honors the Fight for Bengali on February 21
On February 21, 2026, Bangladesh observes Language Movement Day (ভাষা আন্দোলন দিবস / Bhasha Andolon Dibosh), also known as Ekushey February (একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি), a profoundly emotional and culturally sacred national…
Father Lini Day – Vanuatu Honors Its First Prime Minister and Founding Father on February 21
On February 21, 2026, Vanuatu celebrates Father Lini Day, a national public holiday commemorating the birth of Father Walter Hadye Lini (1942–1999), the country’s first Prime Minister and one of…
Birthday of King Harald V – Norway Celebrates Its Monarch on February 21
On February 21, 2026, Norway celebrates the birthday of His Majesty King Harald V (born February 21, 1937), the reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Norway since 1991. King Harald…
Armed Forces Day – South Africa Honors Its Defenders on February 21
On February 21, 2026, South Africa observes Armed Forces Day, a national public holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) —…
India affirms it will continue purchasing Russian oil despite US pressure
India has made a definitive decision regarding Russian energy resources. New Delhi will continue purchasing oil despite pressure from the United States, India’s Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar told Izvestia.…
Hamas says political path for Gaza must begin with end to Israeli ‘aggression’
Discussions on Gaza’s future must begin with a total halt to Israeli “aggression”, Palestinian group Hamas said after US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace met Thursday for the first…
Iran says US has not asked for zero nuclear enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US negotiators have not requested Tehran end its nuclear enrichment program, contradicting statements from American officials. – “We have not offered any suspension, and…
Europe’s main military powers to develop low-cost air-defence systems
Europe’s five biggest defence powers are teaming up on a multi-million euro project to bring low-cost air-defence systems like autonomous drones or missiles into production within 12 months, ministers meeting…
UK foreign minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base
Britain’s foreign minister Yvette Cooper will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, after President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of London for ceding sovereignty of the…