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At least 14 killed in spate of attacks in northwest Pakistan

At least 14 killed in spate of attacks in northwest Pakistan

Two bomb attacks and a gunfight between police and militants in northwest Pakistan killed at least 11 security personnel and three civilians, including a child, a security official said.

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Oil in spotlight as Trump's Iran warning rattles sleepy markets

Oil in spotlight as Trump's Iran warning rattles sleepy markets

Oil prices were in focus Tuesday as US President Donald Trump ramped up threats towards Iran, shaking up markets subdued by holidays in Asia and the United States.

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Why are more under-50s getting colorectal cancer? 'We don't know'

Why are more under-50s getting colorectal cancer? 'We don't know'

The death of US actor James Van Der Beek was just the latest reminder that colorectal cancer has been surging among people under 50 in recent years -- and no one knows why.

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India's tougher AI social media rules spark censorship fears

India's tougher AI social media rules spark censorship fears

India has tightened rules governing the use of artificial intelligence on social media to combat a flood of disinformation, but also prompting warnings of censorship and an erosion of digital freedoms.

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Doctors, tourism, tobacco: Cuba buckling under US pressure

Doctors, tourism, tobacco: Cuba buckling under US pressure

Cuba's already shattered economy is being assailed on various fronts as US President Donald Trump has vowed to bring the communist island to its knees.

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Indonesia capital faces 'filthy' trash crisis

Indonesia capital faces 'filthy' trash crisis

Garbage-choked streets, overloaded landfills and the fear of trash avalanches haunt greater Jakarta, as the world's most populous metropolis grapples with a waste crisis.

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Kraft Heinz, Braskem, and Tenaris to headline OMP Conference São Paulo 2026

Kraft Heinz, Braskem, and Tenaris to headline OMP Conference São Paulo 2026

Global industry leaders showcase real-world results and AI-driven supply chain planning innovations

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Supported by U.S. Polo Assn., the 2026 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship(R) Concludes with Victory Eastern Hay the Champion

Supported by U.S. Polo Assn., the 2026 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship(R) Concludes with Victory Eastern Hay the Champion

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly supported the 2026 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship®, which concluded on February 15 at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida, on the iconic U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field. Widely regarded as the most prestigious women's polo tournament in the United States, the championship brought together the sport's top athletes for three weeks of elite competition at the heart of American polo.

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Datavault AI Updates Revenue Estimates by Approximately 30% at $38M to $40M

Datavault AI Updates Revenue Estimates by Approximately 30% at $38M to $40M

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) ("Datavault AI" or the "Company"), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies, today announced its updated preliminary (unaudited) fiscal year 2025 revenue is estimated to be $38 to $40 million, exceeding its prior estimate of $30 million by up to 33%. At its midpoint, estimated FY-25 revenue represents approximately 1,300% growth year-over-year

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Frederick Wiseman, documentarian of America's institutions, dead at 96

Frederick Wiseman, documentarian of America's institutions, dead at 96

US documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman died Monday, a representative confirmed to AFP. He was 96 years old.

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