UN disarmament panel passes Pakistan-led resolutions on arms control, nuclear security https://www.arabnews.com/node/2621911/pakistan​2. Deploys 24 F-15E, 30 F-35A and A-10 Jets to Jordan: Massive Airpower Buildup Near Iran Signals Escalation in Middle East Tensions https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/us-f35-f15e-a10-deployment-jordan-muwaffaq-salti-air-base-iran-tensions-2026/​8. Russia, China, Iran Launch “Maritime Security Belt 2026” Naval Drills in Strait of Hormuz as US Deploys Dual Carrier Strike Groups https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/russia-china-iran-maritime-security-belt-2026-strait-of-hormuz-us-carrier-strike-group/​11. Belgium wants additional F-35 jets to be ‘as European as possible,’ says defense minister https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/belgium-wants-additional-f-35-jets-to-be-as-european-as-possible-says-defense-minister/​13. New Talks on Nuclear Arms Control of No Use Without China https://japan-forward.com/new-talks-on-nuclear-arms-control-of-no-use-without-china/​

IntroductionIran and Saudi Arabia are pursuing a détente. Against this backdrop, consolidating détente with Saudi Arabia has gained strategic importance for Iran’s leadership. Détente Under StressHigh-level contact between Saudi Arabia and Iran resumed after the 2023 agreement, including bilateral meetings between foreign ministers and security officials. In the context of renewed international pressure on Iran (sanctions, weakened deterrence and threats of future Israeli attacks), détente between Iran and Saudi Arabia represents a significant achievement for Iran. 2 “Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns the Blatant Israeli Aggressions Against Iran,” Saudi Press Agency, June 13, 2025, https://www.spa.gov.sa/en/w2339269.

(Obama later clarified that he’d seen no evidence of that during his time in the White House.) Advertisement“What’s funny is, we’ve kind of asked my father-in-law about this, ’cause we’re like, ‘Well, what do you know?’” responded Trump, who is married to the president’s son Eric. And it has to do with maybe some sort of extraterrestrial life, so to speak.”AdvertisementLara Trump said her father-in-law, President Donald Trump, "played a little coy" when she asked him what he knew about aliens. Noting that she considers herself a “numbers person,” Trump told Devine that it would be “pretty wild” to think that we’re alone in the universe. AdvertisementDevine then pressed Trump on whether she thinks the president “acts as if he believes there are UFOs.”“I mean, he’s kind of been very cool about it.

Since then, Democratic candidates have enjoyed a sustained polling advantage on health care. White House spokesperson Kush Desai argued that Trump has already defied the party’s history on health care, touting the president’s efforts to lower drug prices. But in recent briefings on midterm strategy, Trump’s political advisers offered a blunter motivation for leaning in on health care: They have no other choice. “I don’t think they just want to be attacked for letting health care costs go up,” said Alex Conant, a longtime GOP operative. The new focus has mirrored Trump’s own rising enthusiasm for campaigning on parts of his health care agenda.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday by a local U.K. police force in an extraordinary development as the former royal has faced intense scrutiny over his ties to late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein. The BBC reported that the force had previously said they were evaluating a complaint over Andrew’s alleged sharing of confidential information with Epstein. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested by a local U.K. police force, per multiple reports. Andrew was stripped of his royal title in October as more details came to light about his relationship to Epstein. A man steps out of an unmarked car at the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday in Sandringham, Norfolk.

Robert Carlyle pictured in September 2025 Ken McKay/ITV/ShutterstockRobert Carlye has been announced as a new addition to the cast of Line Of Duty ahead of production beginning on the much-hyped seventh season. On Thursday morning, the BBC announced that the Trainspotting actor will play a new detective constable character, Shaun Massie, when the award-winning crime drama returns to our screens next year. Advertisement“Having been a huge admirer of [Line Of Duty creator] Jed Mercurio’s work for many years, I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to join such an exceptional cast for series seven of Line Of Duty,” he enthused. Line Of Duty's Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar and Martin Compston BBCAdvertisementShowrunner Jed Mercurio said: “On Line Of Duty, we’ve been honoured by the glittering guest leads who’ve joined the cast over the years. We couldn’t be more thrilled that Robert Carlyle will star in series seven as Specialist Rifle Officer Shaun Massie.

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South Korea’s Yoon Sentenced to Life in PrisonYoon Suk Yeol, the former president of South Korea, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday for leading an insurrection when he declared martial law in 2024. By Shawn PaikFebruary 19, 2026

Single barrel bourbon occupies a unique place in American whiskey. The World Whiskies Awards America 2026 have named two expressions as World’s Best Single Barrel Bourbon, divided between Kentucky and Non-Kentucky producers. Best Kentucky Single Barrel BourbonElmer T. Lee Single BarrelTasting Notes: Clove, vanilla, old leather, fruit, honey, spiceFind Your Next Bottle: $199Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel was introduced in 1986 and is widely credited as one of the first modern single barrel bourbons. Bottled at barrel proof and non-chill filtered, proof varies by release, as each bottle comes from a single barrel. In single barrel bourbon, the barrel itself is the story.

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LOADING ERROR LOADINGGreater flexibility has been linked to improved longevity, so it’s certainly worth prioritising – especially as you age. AdvertisementThe ability to do this depends on a combination of hamstring length, calf flexibility, spinal mobility, hip joint movement and even neural tension, she explains. How to improve flexibility as you ageMost experts agree that the key to being flexible is to keep moving. Pigeon pose can also help improve hip external rotation and posterior pelvic tilt, she noted. Her favourite exercises for improved flexibility include: hip hinge drills, to improve hip mobility and teach proper forward-fold mechanics; hamstring stretches with a strap; and calf stretches (using a wall or step).

Jesse Jackson was largely centered on himself. Experts break down why the president’s tribute to the late civil rights icon was not only “disrespectful,” but hypocritical. The Trump administration’s ‘whitewashing’ of America is the ‘antithesis’ of what Jackson stood for, one expert says. Trump using Jackson’s death to attack his critics was ‘disrespectful,’ but predictable, Harper says. Advertisement“While the nation and world are mourning Jesse Jackson, Trump exploited the occasion of his death to advance his obsessive attack on the Obamas and defecate on everything Jackson stood for,” she said.

The Free Press’ Honestly with Bari Weiss, pictured, hosts Sen. Ted Cruz, as presented by Uber and X on Jan. 18, 2025, in Washington. UCLA has canceled an upcoming lecture featuring CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. A source familiar with the UCLA program said the lecture was canceled because of security concerns from Weiss, despite the public university offering to obtain additional security for the event, the source said. According to the source, several employees at the Burkle Center and the International Institute expressed opposition to Weiss speaking on campus. Weiss founded the media company the Free Press, which was purchased in October by Paramount, CBS’ parent company.

Evans’ record-tying streak of 11 consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 yards ended in 2025 as he battled injuries. He was limited to eight games because of a hamstring injury and a broken clavicle. And he is a three-level threat who can win in the short, intermediate and deep parts of the field. Evans was finally healthy for a Week 15 game against the Atlanta Falcons. This game showed he still has the goods, though health will be a factor as Evans enters his age 33 season.