Day: February 18, 2026
‘Super-operator’ Sinokor fixes three VLCCs in a day as spot rates head towards $150,000 per day
Expanding South Korean owner accounts for 75% of fixtures reported on Tuesday, market sources suggest
Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges U.S. not to blockade Cuba
The Cuban foreign minister visited Moscow on Wednesday as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U.S oil embargo.
What causes an avalanche? How common are they? What to know during winter storms
Avalanches can reach speeds of up to 100 mph and can vary in their power to kill and destroy, according to the American Avalanche Association.
Bulgarian president appoints caretaker government and sets snap election date for April 19
Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova on Wednesday appointed a caretaker government ahead of another round of parliamentary elections in April in a bid to stave off the country’s political instability and economic woes.
Turkey’s president rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.
Turkey’s president rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.
Samba schools honor Black Brazilian female authors during their Carnival parades
Samba and literature rarely share the same stage, but at this year’s Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, two samba schools used their parades to tell the stories of Black Brazilian female authors. It’s an unusual recognition of writers who have been historical…
Scammers exploit trust in Atlassian Jira to target organizations
Threat actors have leveraged legitimate email notification feature of Atlassian Jira to deliver localized scam emails at scale. The emails From late December 2025 through late January 2026, victims were targeted with spam emails from legitimate-looking…
Former army chief seen as Zelenskyy’s top rival reveals to AP a rift between them – Associated Press News
Former army chief seen as Zelenskyy’s top rival reveals to AP a rift between them Associated Press NewsUkraine’s ex-military chief Zaluzhnyi reveals new details of rift with Zelenskiy ReutersFormer Ukraine Army Chief Opens Up Abou…