US, Philippines reaffirm defence pact

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:38 AM

Washington, Feb 17 (IANS) The United States and the Philippines reaffirmed their treaty alliance and pledged deeper military and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Rubio signals US won’t force isolation of China partners

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:29 AM

Washington, Feb 17 (IANS) Declaring that Washington would not demand ideological loyalty tests from its partners, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that under President Trump, the United States expects “every nation on Earth” to pursue its own national interest — and is “not asking any country in the world to isolate themselves from anybody,” including China.

Gwyneth Paltrow shares 'boyfriend breakfast' recipe

IANS | February 17, 2026 3:15 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow loves her kitchen throughout the year. The ‘Marty Supreme’ star shared the latest iteration of her “Boyfriend Breakfast”.

T20 WC: Very happy to get a hundred and take my team home, says Nissanka

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:27 PM

Kandy, Feb 16 (IANS) After guiding Sri Lanka into the Super 8 stage with a magnificent unbeaten century, Player of the Match Pathum Nissanka expressed delight at being able to play his natural game on a good batting surface and said he was thrilled to carry his side home with a match-winning hundred.