February 13, 2026

Holy Flag Staff Tilts at Sri Kambahareswarar Temple Near Kumbakonam

The 51-foot wooden flag staff at Sri Kambahareswarar temple tilted and leaned on the mandap roof on February 13, leading to safety cordons and plans for replacement.

February 13, 2026

Pompeii Victims’ Wool Clothes Challenge Vesuvius Eruption Date in August CE 79

Pompeii victims were found wearing thick wool layers, unusual for hot August. New research questions the familiar eruption date of Mount Vesuvius in CE 79 and hints at harsher conditions during the disaster.

February 13, 2026

Riyadh Schoolboy Shares Gold Jewellery with Classmates, School Acts Fast

A Riyadh primary school pupil surprised everyone by handing out gold jewellery to classmates. The school quickly recovered the items and returned them to the family. The incident ended peacefully with no crime involved.

February 13, 2026

Riyadh Schoolboy Shares Gold Jewellery with Classmates, School Acts Fast

A Riyadh primary school pupil surprised everyone by handing out gold jewellery to classmates. The school quickly recovered the items and returned them to the family. The incident ended peacefully with no crime involved.

February 13, 2026

Pakistan’s Weekly Inflation Falls 0.59%, Major Price Swings in Food Items Reported

Pakistan’s inflation as per the Sensitive Price Index fell 0.59% in the week to February 12. Eggs and tomatoes saw sharp price declines, while bananas and garlic rose. Year-on-year inflation stands at 4.26%, driven by big increases in tomatoes and wheat flour.