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…
National Cat Day – Japan Celebrates Its Beloved Feline Friends on February 22
On February 22, 2026, Japan celebrates National Cat Day (猫の日 / Neko no Hi), a beloved unofficial holiday dedicated to honoring cats — one of the most cherished and culturally…
Washington’s Birthday – United States Honors the Father of the Country on February 22
On February 22, 2026, the United States commemorates Washington’s Birthday, the official celebration of the birth of George Washington (born February 22, 1732), the first President of the United States…
Founding Day – Saudi Arabia Celebrates the Establishment of the First Saudi State on February 22
On February 22, 2026, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia observes Founding Day (يوم التأسيس / Yawm at-Ta’sīs), a national public holiday commemorating the founding of the First Saudi State (Emirate…