February 16, 2026

China opens visa-free entry to UK and Canada; Key US-China talks at Munich Security Conference

China now allows UK and Canadian citizens to enter without visas. Amid rising tensions, Rubio and Wang Yi discuss US-China rivalry at Munich. Plus, Star Cruises plans comeback after canceled trip anger.

February 16, 2026

Chinese Man Wins 'iPhone' at Party, Finds Tiles Instead, Demands Apology

A Chinese employee thought he won an iPhone at his company's party. Excited, he opened the box at home and found tiles, chocolates, and lollipops instead. He now demands an apology.

February 16, 2026

CM Stalin Opens ₹60.68 Crore Flyover at Madhya Kailash Junction in Chennai

CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated a new ₹60.68 crore ‘L’-shaped flyover at Madhya Kailash junction, easing traffic from Guindy to OMR with a safe, two-lane design.

February 16, 2026

Hong Kong Government Reviews Year of the Snake Challenges, Plans First City Five-Year Plan

Hong Kong faced a tough Year of the Snake marked by government slip-ups and public frustration. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu responds with a new five-year city plan aligning to China's national goals.

February 16, 2026

Tamil Nadu Leads India in Hiring Industry Experts as Professors of Practice in Higher Education

Tamil Nadu tops India in hiring industry pros as professors of practice to bring real-world knowledge into classrooms. Maharashtra and Gujarat follow. UGC data shows 1,841 such hires in 349 institutions nationwide.