Turkey: On the Brink of a Nuclear Arms Race?
Nuclear weapons, while being the most powerful offensive weapon of mass destruction, also serve as a key deterrent. However, the dilemma of who shouldАлександр Сваранц (New Eastern Outlook)
Nuclear weapons, while being the most powerful offensive weapon of mass destruction, also serve as a key deterrent. However, the dilemma of who shouldАлександр Сваранц (New Eastern Outlook)
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GUN SOLVER is an upcoming game where every battle is a puzzle.
A new United Nations Human Rights Office report has accused Israel of “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank amid intensified attacks and the forced displacement and transfer of Palestinian civilians.
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A new United Nations Human Rights Office report has accused Israel of “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank amid intensified attacks and the forced displacement a...Quds News Network
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Hardcore Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees the police and torture camps, takes part in a provocative event where attendees chant the Hebrew anthem “May their Village Burn,” celebrating violence against Palestinians.
Billionaire financier Marc Rowan says Gaza's coastline could be worth tens of billions of dollars if investment were mobilized to develop it.
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We're getting even more free lootboxes and a double XP weekend in Overwatch just for playing the game
Season 1's a hit, I'd say.
We spoke with our guest today, H. E. Mr. Elbrus Kutrashev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Iraq,Юлия Новицкая (New Eastern Outlook)
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Today’s Quordle #1488: All Answers & Hints For February 20, 2026
It's time for another edition of Quordle, and #1488 brings four new words in the February 20 puzzle to solve.
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It's time for another edition of Quordle, and #1488 brings four new words in the February 20 puzzle to solve.Andrew Highton (Insider Gaming)
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Resident Evil Requiem Leaks May Come From Illegally Obtained Copies
"Posting gameplay videos prior to the release of this game is not only a copyright infringement, but also an act that offends other customers."
"We are guaranteeing a future of peace and coexistence for our youth. It is an act of selflessness and greatness," said Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez.Ed Newman (Radio Habana Cuba)
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New God Of War Won't Be Released Anytime Soon, Claims Leaker
We could be waiting a while longer before we return to Kratos and Atreus' saga.
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Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Begins on March 5th, Complete With 4-Player Co-op
The famed card battler returns with five characters (including two newcomers), brand new challenges, and much more on PC.
The "Nuestra America" / "Our America" initiative will deliver food and medicine to Havana on March 21st using air, sea and land logistics.Ed Newman (Radio Habana Cuba)
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Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen Physical Anniversary Bundle Announced
A Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen anniversary bundle that comes with glowing glass Poke Balls has been revealed.
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An anniversary bundle has been shown off following this morning's big announcement.Josh Coulson (TheGamer)
Fort Bragg's Child Sex Crime Epidemic & the U.S. Military Cover-Up
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Nintendo is releasing Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch consoles, but you'll have to buy them as they are skipping Nintendo Switch Online
Every year, Pokémon holds a presentation to mark the anniversary of the original Pokémon Red and Green titles launching in Japan for Game Boy, and this year is no exception. One thing that does make this February's Pokémon Presents a little different, ...
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A Pokémon Presents broadcast has been announced for next week, to celebrate series' 30th anniversary.Victoria Phillips Kennedy (Eurogamer.net)
Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6M in gold bars to fix water system
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Osaka's mayor says he is 'lost for words' and that he has 'nothing but appreciation' for the gesture.Koh Ewe (BBC News)
What was framed as a technocratic discussion on competitiveness was, in reality, a political and existential debate about Europe’s economic model,Рикардо Мартинс (New Eastern Outlook)
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Slay the Spire 2 locks in its early March early access release date, and will deliver a four player co-op mode
You don't have to wait too much longer to murder the steeple for a second time, with Slay The Spire 2's early access release now set in stone. Following the delay which pushed it back to this previously secret Thursday, it'll arrive on March 5th, 2026.
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Slay the Spire 2 developers Mega Crit have revealed the roguelike's early March early access release date, and announced a four player co-op mode.Mark Warren (Rock Paper Shotgun)
Following the dramatic disappearance of Nicolás Maduro, global attention shifted from political spectacle to a far more consequential process — theФил Батлер (New Eastern Outlook)
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Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green Get Nintendo Switch Launch Next Week, Priced at $20 Each
Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green, which originally launched for the Game Boy Advance back in 2004, will be released for Nintendo Switch next week to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary.
Pars Today – After the U.S. military operation to abduct and arrest Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s oil shipments to Cuba have been completely halted. Cuba pre...Pars Today
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Nioh 3 is Now the Fastest-Selling Title in the Series, Crosses 1 Million Sales
The franchise as a whole accrued over 10 million sales - a huge milestone since the first game's launch in 2017 for PlayStation 4.
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Koei Tecmo's rock hard samurai action game, Nioh 3, has set a new series record as it passes impressive sales milestone
Nioh 3, the challenging Team Ninja samurai action game, has passed one million copies sold in two weeks. According to the game's publisher Koei Tecmo, this makes it the fastest selling entry in the series' history. Read more
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Nioh 3 has passed 1m copies sold worldwide, which Koei Tecmo has celebrated with an accolades trailer.Connor Makar (Eurogamer.net)
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Folklore Character Created with ZBrush, 3ds Max, & Marmoset Toolbag
Sasha Ristic Krieger showcased this eerie representation of a vampire.
Israeli forces have killed three Palestinians in the occupied West Bank so far in February, bringing the total number of Palestinians killed since the start of the year to nine, including two children, according to OCHA.
The first Ramadan following the US-brokered ceasefire has offered little relief or happiness to Gaza's displaced population.
In the northern part of the Strip, displaced Palestinians remain in schools and temporary shelters, dependent on humanitarian aid for even the most basic necessities and struggling to prepare meals to break their fast.
Journalist Hani Mahmoud reports.
"Made in EU" – Building a Startup on European Infrastructure
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I tried building my startup entirely on European infrastructure. Here's the stack I landed on, what was harder than expected, and what you still can't avoid.Robert (Coinerella)
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Consistency diffusion language models: Up to 14x faster, no quality loss
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Standard diffusion language models can't use KV caching and need too many refinement steps to be practical.www.together.ai
Israeli occupation forces harass and intimidate journalists and paramedics at Qalandia checkpoint, north of occupied Jerusalem.
Israeli occupation forces abduct a Palestinian man in Masafer Yatta region, south of occupied Hebron, today.
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Nioh 3 is, unsurprisingly, the fastest-selling game in the series with over a million units sold
Even before the game came out, it was pretty easy to guess that Nioh 3 would be a hit. From the word of mouth leading up to launch, to the well-received free demo, there was little chance the action RPG wasn’t going to be a major deal. Read more
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Nioh 3 has taken the Nioh franchise to new heights, delivering its biggest-ever launch.Sherif Saed (VG247)
Pars Today – A joint naval exercise by the forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia will be held on Thursday in the Sea of Oman and the northern I...Pars Today
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Artist Turns 123 Photos into Realistic 3D Model of Avocado
Mathis Gaignon did a fantastic job.
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Sony closes acclaimed Demon's Souls and Shadow Of The Colossus remake studio Bluepoint, despite acknowledging it had delivered "exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community"
Despite calling Bluepoint Games "an incredibly talented team" full of "technical expertise" which has "delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community", Sony has decided to shut the studio down. ...
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Sony has shut down Demon's Souls Remake developer Bluepoint.Victoria Phillips Kennedy (Eurogamer.net)
Israeli dates, including those grown in West Bank settlements, are being sold in Europe under misleading labels to hide their true origin and bypass boycotts.
The global date market is rapidly growing, with the Middle East and Africa dominating production. While Israel is not the largest producer overall, it is a major exporter of premium Medjool dates.
However, production and export figures have raised questions about traceability.
Under a 2019 EU Court of Justice ruling, settlement products must be clearly labeled, but the enforcement gaps allow misleading practices to continue.
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Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green Release for Switch Next Week
Nintendo has confirmed that Pokémon Fire Red and Pokémon Leaf Green will be released for the Switch next week.
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Pokémon Presents confirmed for next week
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will be available on Nintendo Switch after the event
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will be available on Nintendo Switch after the event…Jordan Middler (VGC)
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen coming to Nintendo Switch next week, but not as part of NSO
The Game Boy Advance remakes of Pokémon Red and Green originally launched in 2004
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The Game Boy Advance remakes of Pokémon Red and Green originally launched in 2004…Jordan Middler (VGC)
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Pokemon FireRed And LeafGreen Now Available To Pre-Order On Nintendo eShop
And it's about time, too.
They’re simply symbolic exercise, not evidence of strategic coordination between these three aimed at jointly deterring the US and Israel.Andrew KORYBKO (Oriental Review)
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FreeCAD, the open source 3D parametric modelerwww.freecad.org
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These Sonic Characters' Mouths Always Follow Camera Angle
ChaosX shared a new update for Project '06, the unofficial remake of 2006's Sonic the Hedgehog.
By Matthew Ehret It has increasingly become popular to see banners across England and the USA celebrating the Templars, Flags of St George and the long-lost Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem. Recent&nb…mattehret (the Canadian patriot)
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Check Out This WIP Recreation of Jujutsu Kaisen's Character
Miu-A shows their take on Choso.
Defer available in gcc and clang
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About a year ago I posted about defer and that it would be available for everyone using gcc and/or clang soon. So it is probably time for an update. Two things have happened in the mean time: A tec…Jens Gustedt (Jens Gustedt's Blog)
Pakistan offers Arabian Sea trade routes to Russia and Central Asia, aiming to become transit hub linking Eurasia with global shipping lanesNews Desk (The Daily CPEC)
Measuring AI agent autonomy in practice
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Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.www.anthropic.com
My 1981 adventure game is now a multimedia extravaganza
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Over the last few weeks, I created a computer game set in the Arctic. Or maybe I've been working on it since 1981. It all depends on how you count.Technologizer by Harry McCracken
Bahria University marks 75 years Pakistan-China friendship with a ceremony celebrating diplomatic ties, cultural unity, and Chinese New Year.News Desk (The Daily CPEC)
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Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem with a discount, and get a free game or a coupon
If you’re looking to pre-order the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, you can get it at a discount with Fanatical - and score a free game or coupon, too
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If you're looking to pre-order the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, you can get it at a discount with Fanatical - and score a free game or coupon, too.Callum Self (PCGamesN)
A beginner's guide to split keyboards
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Come to the dark side, we have keyboard shaped cookies.www.justinmklam.com
CPEC workers celebrate Chinese New Year together, showcasing cultural harmony and strong Pakistan-China friendship at project sites.News Desk (The Daily CPEC)
PM seeks $60B Austrian investment in Pakistan, highlighting huge opportunities in agriculture, renewable energy, mining, and tourism sectors.News Desk (The Daily CPEC)
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Avowed Gameplay Director Explains Crafting System Adjustments After Launch
Gabe Paramo reflected on player feedback on one of the game's features.
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B93: A Dark Interstellar Ghost
Astrophotographer Christian Bertincourt captured Barnard 93 (B93), a dark nebula in the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud. Formed from star remnants, B93's dust obscures distant stars' light. It may birth new stars, transforming from a 'dark ghost' to a stellar nursery.
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A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
Peru’s Congress elected Jose Maria Balcazar as new Interim President, replacing Jose Jeri in a context of political instability.Orinoco Tribune 2 (Orinoco Tribune - News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond)
UK’s former Prince Andrew, infamous for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was briefly arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconductRT (RT International)
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Incursion Red River’s 1.3 Update Introduces Story Arc, AI Improvements, and More
Incursion Red River is getting a major overhaul with its 1.3 update, which introduces a voiced story arc and AI improvements.
Can we stop pretending there is no correlation between transgenderism and dangerous mental instability?RT (RT International)
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Archaeologists find possible first direct evidence of Hannibal's war elephants
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The Carthaginian general famously used elephants during the Punic Wars. But until now, archaeologists had never found skeletal remains linking the animals to the conflictSonja Anderson (Smithsonian Magazine)
French President Emmanuel Macron has blasted social media platforms’ free speech claims as “bulls**t,” calling for transparent algorithmsRT (RT International)