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2-MIN READ2-MINAlcott Weiin BeijingPublished: 7:00pm, 3 Mar 2026US land-based reconnaissance aircraft sorties over the South China Sea decreased by around 30 per cent month on month in February, according to a Beijing-based think tank, as the US deploys assets to the Middle East.The South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative (SCSPI) said on Monday that only 72 US reconnaissance aircraft sorties were detected over the South China Sea in February. By contrast, 102 US reconnaissance aircraft sorties were observed over the waters in both January and December.The think tank’s analysis did not discuss the reasons behind the drop. However, the US moved military assets from around the globe to the Middle East last month ahead of its attack on I..

Candace Owens shared a fast paced video filled with pop culture and political memes, featuring references to Stranger Things, Justin Bieber, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Charlie and Erika Kirk. The montage blended celebrity controversy with internet humor, fueling speculation about her teased 2026 return and reinforcing her strategy of using viral content to drive attention and online debate. Candace Owens ended the year on a positive note, and her words did not go unheard in the social media. The right-wing analyst looked back at a prolific 2016 of her podcast and implied that she is not done yet. Her post spread fast not only due to its celebrating nature, but also to what it implied in the future.Owens has positioned 2025 as a milestone, and she credits it to her audience that has made her show top the world charts. Meanwhile, she was playing into the scandal that has always surrounded her brand. Combining gratitude and defiance helped her remind the followers that it is the momentum and..

UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for February 2026/Representative Image The UAE has announced fuel prices for February 2026, confirming a slight reduction across petrol variants and diesel, with the new rates taking effect from February 1, 2026.The updated prices were released on Saturday, and apply nationwide across fuel stations. Motorists will see modest relief at the pump, with all petrol categories and diesel priced lower than current January rates.The fuel prices for February 2026 are as follows:Super 98 petrol: Dh2.45 per litre, down from Dh2.53Special 95 petrol: Dh2.33 per litre, compared to Dh2.42E-Plus 91 petrol: Dh2.26 per litre, reduced from Dh2.34Diesel: Dh2.52 per litre, down from Dh2.55Fuel prices in the UAE are reviewed and announced monthly, with changes reflecting global oil market movements and other cost factors. The February pricing continues the slight easing seen at the start of the year, offering marginal savings for both private motorists and commercial u..