Day of the Shining Star – North Korea Celebrates Kim Jong Il’s Birthday on February 16
On February 16, 2026, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) celebrates Day of the Shining Star (광명성절 / Kwangmyŏngsŏng-jŏl), one of the country’s two most important national holidays…
The Elusive Fire-Bringer: Promethium’s Radioactive Rarity and Lanthanide Secrets
Promethium (Pm, atomic number 61), the only lanthanide with no stable isotopes, is one of the rarest and most enigmatic elements in the periodic table. Named after the Greek Titan…
Statehood Day – Serbia Celebrates Its National Identity on February 15–16
On February 15 and 16, 2026, Serbia observes Statehood Day (Дан државности / Dan državnosti), one of the country’s most important national holidays. This two-day celebration commemorates two foundational events…
Total Defence Day – Singapore Stands United on February 15
On February 15, 2026, Singapore observes Total Defence Day, a key national day of remembrance and readiness that reminds every citizen of the importance of collective defence and resilience in…
National Flag of Canada Day – Celebrating the Maple Leaf on February 15
On February 15, 2026, Canada celebrates National Flag of Canada Day (Jour du Drapeau national du Canada), a national day of pride and remembrance honoring the adoption of the country’s…
Liberation Day – Afghanistan Remembers the End of Soviet Occupation on February 15
On February 15, 2026, Afghanistan observes Liberation Day (also known as Victory Day over the Soviets or Soviet Withdrawal Day – روز پیروزی بر شوروی / Rooz-e Piroozi bar Shuravi),…
John Frum Day – Vanuatu Celebrates a Cargo Cult Legend on February 15
On February 15, 2026, the people of Tanna Island in Vanuatu celebrate John Frum Day, one of the most colorful and distinctive cultural festivals in the South Pacific. This annual…
International Duties Memorial Day – Russia Remembers Peacekeepers and Soldiers Abroad on February 15
On February 15, 2026, Russia and several former Soviet republics observe International Duties Memorial Day (День памяти воинов-интернационалистов), also known as Day of Remembrance of Russians Who Fulfilled Their International…
Next round of Iran-US talks to be held on Tuesday in VIENNA
Next round of Iran-US talks to be held on Tuesday in VIENNA – RT sources in Iranian Foreign Ministry
No US security guarantees for Kiev before peace deal with Moscow
The United States does not plan to provide Ukraine with security guarantees until Kiev reaches a peace agreement with Moscow. – US President Donald Trump is seeking to use the…