PALESTINE
PM Sharif says Pakistani troops to only join Gaza 'peace mission', not disarm Hamas
Pakistan is reportedly seeking assurances from the US that any deployment of Pakistani troops to Gaza would be strictly limited to peacekeeping duties.
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POLITICS
Explainer: How the latest Iran-US Geneva talks unfolded and what’s next for nuclear diplomacy
Iran and the US held the second round of indirect talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with both sides noting progress on guiding principles while tensions persist amid continued US military posturing.
PALESTINE
Indian PM Modi’s visit to Israeli Knesset faces opposition boycott
The Israeli opposition may boycott Indian PM Modi's next week Knesset visit over top judge's exclusion.
PALESTINE
Israeli sniper in Chile could face criminal case over war crimes in Gaza
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) seeks the investigation and prosecution in Chile of a former Israeli sniper over war crimes in Gaza.
IRAN FIRST
Young Iranian robotics specialists shine at IWISE Global Final 2026
Young Iranian robotics specialists prostrate themselves to the tricolor Iranian flag as a sign of gratitude and respect for the homeland right after winning gold at the IWISE Global Final 2026 in Dubai, the UAE.
CONVERSATIONS
Bangladesh poll result show public rejection of governance failures, not party loyalties: Analyst
Bangladesh parliamentary election reflected public rejection of long-standing governance failures, with voters prioritizing accountability and a return to democratic norms over ideological preferences, says an analyst.
REPORTS
Iran holds 40th day memorial service for victims of US-orchestrated coup
A 40th day memorial service has been held for the people killed in a US-orchestrated coup in Iran last month.
POLITICS
Back to SAVAK days: Pahlavi monarchist violence surges against diaspora opponents
Across Western cities, pro-monarchist groups have engaged in violence, intimidation, and online harassment targeting those who oppose their agenda against the Islamic Republic of Iran, underscored by recent killings in Canada and Germany.
RUSSIA
Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘Western piracy’
A senior Russian official says Moscow will deploy its navy to protect Russian-linked vessels from potential European piracy.
DEFENSE
Iranian Navy chief: Extra-regional fleets in West Asia 'unjustified'
Iran's Navy chief says the presence of extra-regional fleets in West Asia is unjustified.
PALESTINE
'Die alone or with your family': Lebanese man killed after Israeli call
A 62-year-old Lebanese man has been killed in the southern town of Tallousa after reportedly receiving a phone call from the Israeli military warning him of an imminent strike.
MILITARY
Iran, Russia to hold joint naval drill in Sea of Oman, Indian Ocean
The naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation will conduct a joint naval exercise on Thursday in the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean.
PALESTINE
Macron: French citizens fighting for Israel cannot be 'genociders'
Macron says French nationals fighting for Israel “cannot be genociders” amid Gaza genocide investigations.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories, 09:00 GMT on February 18, 2026.
POLITICS
UN experts say Epstein files reveal crimes against humanity
UN-appointed experts say Jeffrey Epstein’s files reveal a “global criminal enterprise” engaged in acts that may meet the threshold for crimes against humanity.
ECONOMY
Iran, Russia sign cooperation document, four MOUs on trade, energy
Iran and Russia sign a cooperation document and four memoranda of understanding (MOUs) in Tehran.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Discover Iran: Sistan and Baluchestan Science and Tech Park powering innovation and growth
The Sistan and Baluchestan Science and Technology Park drives eastern Iran’s knowledge-based economy, hosting 300-plus firms, 1,700 jobs, AI infrastructure, and university-industry collaborations, transforming the province into an innovation hub.
IN-DEPTH
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese roasted over critical comments
Francesca Albanese's speech at a Qatar forum where she criticized the system enabling the genocide in Palestine led to demands for her resignation.
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