Lufthansa strike: Thousands of flights affected
Large parts of Lufthansa’s flight operations have been at a standstill with pilots and cabin crew walking off the job
Day: February 12, 2026
British Museum: “Samurai Doesn’t Mean Warrior” Says Half of Japanese Samurai Were Female Warriors
First of all, let’s just admit that the British love the spectacle of suffering and gore. London is littered with “museums” glorifying the worst chapters in human history, almost as joyful interpretations of others’ suffering. P…
Singapore launches AI support measures, tax breaks in 2026 Budget
Support measures and tax breaks were announced for firms using AI to transform their businesses.
UN begins clearing massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City
The UN Development Programme has begun clearing a massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City.
xAI all-hands: Nikita Bier says X hit $1B in ARR from selling $3 to $40 per month subscriptions, but offered no details on ad revenue or other xAI financials (Theo Wayt/The Information)
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xAI all-hands: Nikita Bier says X hit $1B in ARR from selling $3 to $40 per month subscriptions, but offered no details on ad revenue or other xAI financials — X recently hit $1 billion in annualized recu…
Migration bombshell as it’s revealed just how much foreign workers send abroad
Kenya is the country most dependent on remittances sent from the UK, analysis shows.
U.S. allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back
European allies at NATO are putting on a brave face as the United States steps back from its leadership role at the alliance.
Trump’s National Defense Strategy: Paleoconservatism Through Force
RCD The Trump administration released its 2026 National Defense Strategy,…
Russia shrugs off Trump’s tariff threats on those who provide oil to Cuba – CNBC
Russia shrugs off Trump’s tariff threats on those who provide oil to Cuba CNBCRussia to suspend flights to Cuba as Trump sanctions cut fuel supply Fox NewsMoscow preparing to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba amid US oil blockad…
Russia shrugs off Trump’s tariff threats on those who provide oil to Cuba
The comments came in response to a question about whether Russia was concerned about the Trump administration’s tariff threats.