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February 18, 2026

Tensions in the Middle East Reach Boiling Point: Russia Joins Iran in Joint Naval Drills, Leaving Trump Furious! The Thermometer Is Rising Higher!

Tensions in the Middle East Reach Boiling Point: Russia Joins Iran in Joint Naval Drills, Leaving Trump Furious! The Thermometer Is Rising Higher!
 -Friday World – February 19, 2026

New Delhi: The situation in the Middle East now appears to be teetering on the brink of war. Iran and Russia have announced joint naval exercises, taking place precisely at a time when American warships and fighter jets are already heavily deployed in the region. The drills are set to begin on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean. According to Iranian state media outlets Fars News Agency and IRNA, Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hassan Maghsoudloo stated that the primary objective of these exercises is to enhance coordination between the two navies, ensure maritime security, and combat maritime terrorism. 

This move by Iran and Russia is significantly heightening U.S. President Donald Trump's concerns. The Trump administration has been intensifying pressure on Iran over its nuclear program while massively building up military presence in the area. 

 In the past 24 hours alone, the United States has deployed more than 50 fighter jets (including F-35s, F-22s, and F-16s) to the Middle East. The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is already positioned off the coast of Oman, while the USS Gerald R. Ford—the world's largest aircraft carrier—has departed from the Caribbean and is en route to the Middle East. 

 U.S. military officials have revealed preparations for potential weeks-long operations against Iran. Trump has issued a stark warning: if no nuclear deal is reached, Iran will face a "very traumatic" day.

 What is the Background of the Iran-Russia Drills? 

These joint exercises are occurring shortly after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted large-scale military maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz just days ago, involving fast attack craft, missiles, and drone tests. Russian vessels, including the corvette Stoykiy (or helicopter carrier Stoyisky as per some reports), have already arrived at Bandar Abbas. 

 Admiral Hassan Maghsoudloo emphasized: "The drills aim to strengthen maritime security, improve coordination in joint operations, and counter threats like maritime terrorism." Analysts, however, view this as a strong signal against U.S. pressure and a demonstration of deepening military ties. 

 Russia's involvement is complicating the situation further. Moscow has already expanded economic and military cooperation with Tehran, and this naval-level partnership marks a significant escalation. 

Trump's Military Buildup: A Massive Show of Force 

The U.S. military escalation in the Middle East has accelerated over the past month.

  The USS Abraham Lincoln is operating with nine guided-missile destroyers and other support ships in the region. 

 F-35 stealth fighters are being moved from bases in the UK and Spain toward the Middle East. 

 F-15 attack aircraft are already stationed at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. 

According to reports from Axios and other sources, the Trump administration is preparing for potential large-scale strikes on Iran—far bigger than the limited actions seen in 2025—if diplomacy fails. 

What Happens Next in the Middle East? 

Both the Iran-Russia drills and the U.S. deployments are direct challenges to each other. The Strait of Hormuz—through which about 20% of the world's oil passes—remains the epicenter of tension. A single miscalculation or collision could spiral into full-scale conflict. 

 Indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear talks continue in Geneva (mediated by Oman), with some progress reported, yet military posturing on both sides shows neither is backing down from displaying strength. 

 Russia's entry elevates this beyond a bilateral U.S.-Iran standoff—it now involves global power dynamics and alliances. 

Just like in cricket, politics has its own field—but here the risk of the stumps being uprooted is far greater. The thermometer in the Middle East keeps climbing—who knows what might happen next. The world's eyes are now fixed on the Gulf of Oman. Will diplomacy prevail, or will tensions erupt into war? Only time will tell. 

 Sajjadali Nayani ✍
 Friday World – February 19, 2026
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मध्य पूर्व में तनाव चरम पर: ईरान के साथ रूस जुड़ा, संयुक्त नौसेना अभ्यास से ट्रंप बौखलाए! पारा अब और ऊपर जाएगा!

मध्य पूर्व में तनाव चरम पर: ईरान के साथ रूस जुड़ा, संयुक्त नौसेना अभ्यास से ट्रंप बौखलाए! पारा अब और ऊपर जाएगा!-Friday World – 19 Feb 2026 
नई दिल्ली: मध्य पूर्व का हालात अब युद्ध की कगार पर खड़ा नजर आ रहा है। ईरान और रूस ने संयुक्त नौसेना अभ्यास की घोषणा कर दी है, जो ठीक उसी समय हो रहा है जब अमेरिकी युद्धपोत और फाइटर जेट्स पहले से ही क्षेत्र में तैनात हैं। यह अभ्यास ओमान की खाड़ी और उत्तरी हिंद महासागर में गुरुवार को शुरू होगा। ईरानी मीडिया फार्स न्यूज एजेंसी और आईआरएनए के अनुसार, ईरानी नौसेना कमांडर रियर एडमिरल हसन मगसूदलू ने कहा कि इस ड्रिल का मुख्य उद्देश्य दोनों देशों के बीच समन्वय बढ़ाना, समुद्री सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करना और समुद्री आतंकवाद का मुकाबला करना है। 

 ईरान और रूस का यह कदम अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप की चिंताओं को और बढ़ा रहा है। ट्रंप प्रशासन पहले से ही ईरान पर परमाणु कार्यक्रम को लेकर दबाव बना रहा है और क्षेत्र में भारी सैन्य तैनाती कर रहा है। 

 पिछले 24 घंटों में अमेरिका ने 50 से ज्यादा फाइटर जेट्स (F-35, F-22, F-16 सहित) मध्य पूर्व भेजे हैं। यूएसएस अब्राहम लिंकन कैरियर स्ट्राइक ग्रुप पहले से ही ओमान के तट के पास तैनात है, जबकि यूएसएस गेराल्ड आर. फोर्ड – दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा विमानवाहक पोत – कैरिबियन से मध्य पूर्व की ओर रवाना हो चुका है। 

अमेरिकी सैन्य अधिकारियों ने खुलासा किया है कि वे ईरान के खिलाफ हफ्तों तक चलने वाली संभावित कार्रवाई के लिए तैयारियां कर रहे हैं। ट्रंप ने स्पष्ट चेतावनी दी है कि अगर परमाणु समझौता नहीं हुआ तो ईरान के लिए "बुरा दिन" आएगा। ईरान-रूस अभ्यास की पृष्ठभूमि क्या है? 

यह संयुक्त ड्रिल ऐसे वक्त में हो रही है जब ईरान के रिवोल्यूशनरी गार्ड्स (IRGC) ने कुछ दिन पहले ही होर्मुज जलडमरूमध्य में बड़े पैमाने पर सैन्य अभ्यास किया था। वहां फास्ट अटैक क्राफ्ट, मिसाइल और ड्रोन टेस्ट किए गए। अब रूस की ओर से कोरवेट स्टोइकी जैसे जहाज बंदर अब्बास पहुंच चुके हैं। 

 ईरानी कमांडर हसन मगसूदलू ने कहा, "यह अभ्यास समुद्री सुरक्षा को मजबूत करने, संयुक्त ऑपरेशंस में समन्वय बढ़ाने और समुद्री आतंकवाद से निपटने के लिए है।" लेकिन विश्लेषकों का मानना है कि यह अमेरिकी दबाव के खिलाफ एक मजबूत संदेश है। 

 रूस का शामिल होना स्थिति को और जटिल बना रहा है। रूस पहले से ही ईरान के साथ आर्थिक और सैन्य सहयोग बढ़ा रहा है, और अब नौसेना स्तर पर यह साझेदारी और गहरी हो गई है।

 ट्रंप की सैन्य तैनाती: एक बड़ा शो ऑफ फोर्स 

अमेरिका की तरफ से मध्य पूर्व में सैन्य बिल्डअप पिछले महीने से तेज हो गया है। 

यूएसएस अब्राहम लिंकन के साथ 9 गाइडेड मिसाइल डिस्ट्रॉयर्स और अन्य जहाज तैनात हैं। 

 F-35 स्टेल्थ फाइटर जेट्स यूके और स्पेन से मध्य पूर्व की ओर बढ़ रहे हैं। 

 जॉर्डन के मुवाफ्फक साल्ती एयर बेस पर F-15 अटैक प्लेन पहले से मौजूद हैं।

  एक्सियोस और अन्य रिपोर्ट्स के मुताबिक, ट्रंप प्रशासन ईरान पर हमले की तैयारी कर रहा है, जो हफ्तों तक चल सकता है – यह 2025 के छोटे हमलों से कहीं बड़ा होगा। 

मध्य पूर्व में अब क्या होगा?
 ईरान-रूस अभ्यास और अमेरिकी तैनाती दोनों ही एक-दूसरे को चुनौती दे रहे हैं। होर्मुज जलडमरूमध्य – जहां दुनिया का 20% तेल गुजरता है – पहले से ही तनाव का केंद्र है। अगर कोई गलतफहमी हुई या कोई जहाज टकराया, तो स्थिति युद्ध में बदल सकती है। 

 जेनेवा में अमेरिका-ईरान के बीच अप्रत्यक्ष परमाणु वार्ता चल रही है, लेकिन सैन्य गतिविधियां दिखाती हैं कि दोनों पक्ष बातचीत के साथ-साथ ताकत का प्रदर्शन भी कर रहे हैं। 

 रूस का शामिल होना इसे सिर्फ अमेरिका-ईरान टकराव से बड़ा बना रहा है – अब यह वैश्विक शक्ति संतुलन का मुद्दा बन गया है। 

क्रिकेट की तरह राजनीति में भी मैदान अलग है, लेकिन यहां स्टंप्स उखड़ने का खतरा ज्यादा है। मध्य पूर्व का पारा लगातार चढ़ रहा है – कब क्या हो जाए, कोई नहीं कह सकता। दुनिया की नजरें अब ओमान की खाड़ी पर टिकी हैं। क्या डिप्लोमेसी जीतेगी या तनाव युद्ध में बदल जाएगा? समय ही बताएगा।

 फैंस और पाठकों से अपील: कमेंट में बताएं, क्या आपको लगता है कि यह अभ्यास सिर्फ ड्रिल है या बड़ा युद्ध शुरू होने वाला है? 

Sajjadali Nayani ✍ 
Friday World – 19 Feb 2026 
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February 18, 2026

Big Shock for India Amid T20 World Cup Controversies: Hosting Rights for 2029 Champions Trophy and 2031 ODI World Cup Under Threat!

Big Shock for India Amid T20 World Cup Controversies: Hosting Rights for 2029 Champions Trophy and 2031 ODI World Cup Under Threat!
-Friday World – February 19, 2026
Cricket fans are in for heartbreaking news. While the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 has seen India-Pakistan matches shifted to neutral venues like Colombo, bigger ICC tournaments in the future could be taken away from India entirely. According to a report published on February 16, 2026, in the Australian newspaper 'The Age', the ICC is seriously considering relocating the 2029 Champions Trophy and the 2031 ODI World Cup from India to avoid major logistical headaches. 

The main trigger is the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, where both countries have refused to play bilateral series or even travel to each other's territory for years. 

This has forced the ICC to adopt a hybrid/neutral venue model for India-Pakistan clashes in global events, creating complications for security, broadcasters, sponsors, and overall scheduling. 

Political Tensions Hand Cricket a Heavy Penalty 

Bilateral series between India and Pakistan have been suspended for years, but the issue has now spilled over into ICC events. 

 India refused to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, leading to the hybrid model where matches were played at neutral venues like Dubai. 

 BCCI and PCB signed an agreement with the ICC for the 2024-2027 cycle, ensuring India-Pakistan games in multilateral tournaments would happen at neutral venues. 

 Reports suggest this arrangement could now extend beyond 2027—potentially up to 2029 and 2031—to keep things stable. 

 The ICC fears that hosting in India could become too risky if teams like Bangladesh (who already hesitated in the current T20 World Cup) refuse to travel due to similar concerns, leading to massive logistical and commercial issues. 

Will Australia Become the New Host? 

If India loses these hosting rights, Australia is emerging as the top contender. 

 Australia has a proven track record: successfully hosted the 2015 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup. 

 It offers neutral political positioning, world-class infrastructure, and good relations with all Asian teams—making it a "safe option" for the ICC, broadcasters, and sponsors. 

 Australia and New Zealand are already co-hosting the 2028 T20 World Cup, so they are well-positioned and prepared to step in for 2029 Champions Trophy and 2031 ODI World Cup if needed. 

T20 World Cup 2026: The Hidden Truth in Colombo

 In the current T20 World Cup (co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka), Pakistan's entire group-stage matches are being played in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

 The high-profile India vs Pakistan clash took place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs. 

 If both teams reach the semi-finals or final, that match would also be held in Colombo under the neutral venue rule.

  This model has become the ICC's forced solution to geopolitical realities, and it's exactly why future mega-events face similar uncertainty. What Does This Mean for Indian Cricket Fans? This could be the biggest blow for Indian fans. 

 The thrill of watching a World Cup or Champions Trophy at home—with packed stadiums, roaring crowds, and home advantage—would vanish. 

 BCCI's massive revenue from ticket sales, broadcasting rights, and sponsorships could take a hit. 

 The ICC's priority is now "global cricket stability" rather than favoring any single nation's hosting rights. 

Cricket should rise above politics, but sadly, it's becoming a victim of it. Will the ICC really strip India of these major tournaments, or will a last-minute compromise emerge? Only time will tell. For now, fans can only hope and pray that the magic of cricket continues—and that India-Pakistan clashes happen on the field, not dictated by neutral venue compulsions. 

Cricket lovers, drop your thoughts in the comments: Do you think India will manage to retain these hosting rights? 

Sajjadali Nayani ✍ 
Friday World – February 19, 2026
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February 18, 2026

T20 वर्ल्ड कप के विवादों के बीच भारत को बड़ा झटका: 2029 चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी और 2031 वनडे वर्ल्ड कप की मेजबानी पर खतरा मंडरा रहा है!

T20 वर्ल्ड कप के विवादों के बीच भारत को बड़ा झटका: 2029 चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी और 2031 वनडे वर्ल्ड कप की मेजबानी पर खतरा मंडरा रहा है!
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भाई, क्रिकेट का मैदान अब राजनीति का मैदान बन गया है! 
क्रिकेट प्रेमियों के लिए यह खबर दिल तोड़ने वाली है। जहां एक तरफ T20 वर्ल्ड कप 2026 में भारत-पाकिस्तान मैच कोलंबो में न्यूट्रल वेन्यू पर हो रहा है, वहीं भविष्य के बड़े ICC टूर्नामेंट्स भारत से छिन सकते हैं। ऑस्ट्रेलियाई अखबार 'द एज' की 16 फरवरी 2026 की रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, ICC गंभीरता से विचार कर रहा है कि 2029 की चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी और 2031 का ODI वर्ल्ड कप भारत से हटाकर कहीं और शिफ्ट किया जाए। इसका मुख्य कारण भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच बढ़ता तनाव और दोनों देशों में एक-दूसरे की टीमों के न खेलने का रुख है। 

 राजनीतिक तनाव ने क्रिकेट को दी सजा भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच द्विपक्षीय सीरीज तो सालों से बंद हैं, लेकिन ICC इवेंट्स में भी अब समस्या खड़ी हो गई है। 2025 चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी के लिए भारत ने पाकिस्तान जाने से इनकार कर दिया था, जिसके बाद ICC ने हाइब्रिड मॉडल अपनाया। दोनों बोर्ड्स (BCCI और PCB) ने ICC के साथ समझौता किया कि 2024-2027 तक के साइकल में भारत-पाक मैच न्यूट्रल वेन्यू पर होंगे। लेकिन अब यह समझौता आगे बढ़ सकता है, यहां तक कि 2029 और 2031 तक भी।

 इस तनाव का असर इतना गहरा है कि ICC को लग रहा है कि भारत में टूर्नामेंट कराने से लॉजिस्टिक्स, सिक्योरिटी, ब्रॉडकास्टर्स और स्पॉन्सर्स की परेशानी बढ़ेगी। खासकर अगर बांग्लादेश जैसे देश भी भारत में खेलने से हिचकिचाते हैं (जैसा कि T20 वर्ल्ड कप में देखा गया), तो ICC बैकअप प्लान पर काम कर रहा है। 

 ऑस्ट्रेलिया बनेगा नया होस्ट? रिपोर्ट्स के अनुसार, अगर भारत से मेजबानी छिनती है तो ऑस्ट्रेलिया सबसे आगे है। ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने पहले ही 2015 में ODI वर्ल्ड कप और 2022 में T20 वर्ल्ड कप सफलतापूर्वक आयोजित किए हैं। वहां की न्यूट्रल पॉलिटिकल पोजिशन, बेहतरीन इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर और सभी एशियाई टीमों के साथ अच्छे रिश्ते ICC के लिए 'सेफ ऑप्शन' हैं। 2028 में ऑस्ट्रेलिया-न्यूजीलैंड मिलकर T20 वर्ल्ड कप होस्ट कर रहे हैं, तो 2029 और 2031 के लिए भी वे तैयार दिख रहे हैं। 

 T20 वर्ल्ड कप 2026: कोलंबो में छिपा सच वर्तमान T20 वर्ल्ड कप में पाकिस्तान की सारी मैचें श्रीलंका के कोलंबो में हो रही हैं। भारत-पाकिस्तान मैच भी प्रेमदासा स्टेडियम, कोलंबो में खेला गया, जहां भारत ने पाकिस्तान को 61 रनों से हराया। अगर सेमीफाइनल या फाइनल में दोनों टीमें आमने-सामने आईं, तो वह मुकाबला भी कोलंबो में ही होगा। यह न्यूट्रल वेन्यू का मॉडल ICC की मजबूरी बन चुका है, और यही वजह है कि भविष्य के बड़े इवेंट्स पर भी सवाल उठ रहे हैं। 

 भारतीय क्रिकेट फैंस पर क्या असर? भारतीय क्रिकेट फैंस के लिए यह सबसे बड़ा झटका होगा। घरेलू मैदान पर वर्ल्ड कप या चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी देखने का रोमांच, स्टेडियम में लाखों की भीड़, घरेलू सपोर्ट – सब खतरे में। BCCI की कमाई, ब्रॉडकास्टिंग राइट्स और स्पॉन्सरशिप पर भी असर पड़ सकता है। लेकिन ICC का फोकस अब 'ग्लोबल क्रिकेट की स्थिरता' पर है, न कि किसी एक देश की मेजबानी पर।

 क्रिकेट राजनीति से ऊपर होना चाहिए, लेकिन अफसोस कि आज यह राजनीति का शिकार बन रहा है। क्या ICC सच में भारत से बड़े टूर्नामेंट्स हटा देगा? या कोई समझौता होगा? समय बताएगा। फिलहाल, फैंस बस दुआ कर सकते हैं कि क्रिकेट का जादू बरकरार रहे और भारत-पाकिस्तान मैच मैदान पर ही हों, न कि न्यूट्रल वेन्यू की मजबूरी में।

क्रिकेट प्रेमियों से अपील: कमेंट में बताएं, क्या आपको लगता है कि भारत मेजबानी बचाए रख पाएगा?

Sajjadali Nayani ✍
 Friday World 18th Feb 2026
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February 18, 2026

"Big Blow to Dreams of Canada! India Missing from IEC Youth Mobility List for 2026 – Thousands of Young Indians Face Disappointment and Uncertainty!"

"Big Blow to Dreams of Canada! India Missing from IEC Youth Mobility List for 2026 – Thousands of Young Indians Face Disappointment and Uncertainty!"
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Major Setback for Indian Youth Aspiring to Go to Canada: India Excluded from IEC Work Permit Program!

Indian youth dreaming of working and traveling in Canada have received disappointing news. The Canadian government has officially opened the pools for the 2026 season of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, but India has been completely excluded from the list of participating countries. This program offers young people an easy pathway to gain work experience and explore Canada, but Indian applicants are now denied this simplified route. 

What is the IEC Program and Its Benefits? The International Experience Canada (IEC) is a special youth mobility initiative by the Canadian government. It allows citizens aged 18 to 35 (or up to 30 in some countries) from partner nations to live and work in Canada for 1 to 2 years. The program includes three main categories: 

Working Holiday – Provides an open work permit, allowing participants to work for any employer without restrictions. 

Young Professionals– Offers an employer-specific permit focused on career-building experience. 

International Co-op (Internship) – Designed for students to complete internships related to their studies. 

Participants enjoy exemption from the complex and expensive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. Invitations are issued through a lottery-style system, making the application faster and more accessible. For the 2026 season, the program includes youth from 36 countries with bilateral youth mobility agreements, such as Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and others. 

But India’s Name is Nowhere to Be Found! Despite the inclusion of over 30 countries, India is absent from the 2026 IEC list. This has caused widespread frustration among lakhs of young people from Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and other states who were hoping to gain international work-travel experience to boost their careers. 

What Options Remain for Indian Youth? Without IEC participation, Indian applicants must rely on traditional immigration pathways, which are more challenging: 

LMIA-based Work Permits – Requires an employer to obtain an LMIA, a lengthy and costly process. 

Study Permits leading to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)– Study in Canada first, then work temporarily after graduation. 

Other Programs – Such as Express Entry for skilled workers or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).

 These alternatives are generally more complicated, time-consuming, and uncertain compared to the straightforward IEC route. Immigration experts believe that if India and Canada sign a youth mobility agreement in the future, it could bring major relief, especially for youth in states like Punjab. 

Why Was India Excluded? The IEC program operates solely on the basis of bilateral youth mobility agreements between Canada and partner countries. India currently has no such agreement, which is why its citizens are ineligible. While Canada has seen a significant rise in Indian students and immigrants in recent years, no dedicated open work permit arrangement like IEC exists yet for Indians. The agreement remains pending. 

This news has sparked intense discussions on social media, with many young Indians expressing disappointment and calling on both governments for better opportunities and alternatives.

 If you're also planning to head to Canada, stick to the current rules, explore other viable paths, and regularly check the official website canada.ca for any updates. If India gets included in the future, it could open up a huge opportunity! 

Sajjadali Nayani ✍
 Friday World – February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026

"કેનેડાના સ્વપ્નમાં વધુ એક અવરોધ! IEC યુવા વર્ક પરમિટમાંથી ભારતને કાઢી નાખ્યું – હજારો યુવાનોમાં હતાશા અને અનિશ્ચિતતા!"

"કેનેડાના સ્વપ્નમાં વધુ એક અવરોધ! IEC યુવા વર્ક પરમિટમાંથી ભારતને કાઢી નાખ્યું – હજારો યુવાનોમાં હતાશા અને અનિશ્ચિતતા!"
-Friday World 18th Feb 2026
कॅनेडा જવા માગતા ભારતીય યુવાનો માટે મોટો ઝટકો: IEC વર્ક પરમિટમાંથી ભારતને બાકાત રાખવામાં આવ્યું! 

 કેનેડા જવાનું સપનું જોતા ભારતીય યુવાનો માટે ખરાબ સમાચાર સામે આવ્યા છે. કેનેડાની સરકારે ઇન્ટરનેશનલ એક્સપિરિયન્સ કેનેડા (IEC) કાર્યક્રમ હેઠળ 2026 સીઝન માટેની નવી યાદી જાહેર કરી છે, જેમાં ભારતનું નામ સંપૂર્ણપણે બાકાત રાખવામાં આવ્યું છે. આ કાર્યક્રમ યુવાનોને કેનેડામાં સરળતાથી કામ કરવા અને પ્રવાસ કરવાની તક આપે છે, પરંતુ હવે ભારતીય યુવાનો આ સરળ માર્ગથી વંચિત રહેશે. 

 IEC કાર્યક્રમ શું છે અને તેના ફાયદા શું છે? ઇન્ટરનેશનલ એક્સપિરિયન્સ કેનેડા (IEC) એ કેનેડાનો એક ખાસ યુવા ગતિશીલતા કાર્યક્રમ છે, જેમાં 18થી 35 વર્ષની વયના યુવાનોને (કેટલાક દેશોમાં 30 વર્ષ સુધી) કેનેડામાં 1થી 2 વર્ષ સુધી કામ કરવાની અને પ્રવાસ કરવાની તક મળે છે. આ કાર્યક્રમમાં ત્રણ મુખ્ય કેટેગરી છે: 

- વર્કિંગ હોલિડે – ઓપન વર્ક પરમિટ, જેમાં કોઈપણ એમ્પ્લોયર પાસે કામ કરી શકાય.

 - યંગ પ્રોફેશનલ્સ – એમ્પ્લોયર-સ્પેસિફિક પરમિટ, જે કરિયર સાથે જોડાયેલું હોય.

 - ઇન્ટરનેશનલ કો-ઓપ (ઇન્ટર્નશિપ) – વિદ્યાર્થીઓ માટે ઇન્ટર્નશિપ. 
આ કાર્યક્રમમાં ભાગ લેનારા યુવાનોને લેબર માર્કેટ ઇમ્પેક્ટ એસેસમેન્ટ (LMIA) જેવી જટિલ અને ખર્ચાળ પ્રક્રિયાથી મુક્તિ મળે છે. લોટરી સિસ્ટમ દ્વારા ઇન્વિટેશન મળે છે અને પ્રક્રિયા ઝડપી હોય છે. 2026માં આ કાર્યક્રમમાં 36 દેશો ના યુવાનોને સામેલ કરવામાં આવ્યા છે, જેમાં ઓસ્ટ્રેલિયા, ફ્રાન્સ, જર્મની, આયર્લેન્ડ, જાપાન, દક્ષિણ કોરિયા, સ્પેન, સ્વીડન, યુનાઇટેડ કિંગડમ વગેરેનો સમાવેશ થાય છે. 

પરંતુ આ યાદીમાંથી ભારત નું નામ ગાયબ છે! આના કારણે પંજાબ, હરિયાણા, ગુજરાત અને અન્ય રાજ્યોના લાખો યુવાનોમાં ભારે નિરાશા ફેલાઈ છે, જેઓ કેનેડામાં વર્ક-ટ્રાવેલનો અનુભવ મેળવીને કરિયર બનાવવા માગતા હતા. 

ભારતીય યુવાનો માટે વિકલ્પ શું છે? જો ભારત IECમાં સામેલ નથી, તો ભારતીય યુવાનોએ હજુ પણ પરંપરાગત વર્ક પરમિટનો માર્ગ અપનાવવો પડે છે. આમાં: 
- LMIA આધારિત વર્ક પરમિટ – એમ્પ્લોયરને LMIA મેળવવું પડે છે, જે સમય માંગી લે છે અને ખર્ચાળ છે.

 - સ્ટડી પરમિટ દ્વારા પોસ્ટ-ગ્રેજ્યુએશન વર્ક પરમિટ (PGWP).
 - અન્ય ઇમિગ્રેશન પ્રોગ્રામ જેમ કે Express Entry અથવા પ્રોવિન્શિયલ નોમિને પ્રોગ્રામ. 

આ તમામ વિકલ્પો IECની તુલનામાં વધુ જટિલ, લાંબા અને અનિશ્ચિત છે. ઇમિગ્રેશન નિષ્ણાતોના મતે, જો ભારત અને કેનેડા વચ્ચે યુવા મોબિલિટી એગ્રીમેન્ટ થાય, તો પંજાબ અને અન્ય રાજ્યોના યુવાનો માટે મોટી રાહત મળી શકે છે. પરંતુ હાલની સ્થિતિમાં IECની ગેરહાજરી ભારતીય યુવાનો માટે મોટો ફટકો છે. 

 શા માટે ભારતને બાકાત રાખવામાં આવ્યું? કેનેડા IEC કાર્યક્રમને બાયલેટરલ યુવા મોબિલિટી એગ્રીમેન્ટ્સ પર આધારિત ચલાવે છે. ભારત સાથે હજુ સુધી આવું કોઈ કરાર નથી, જેના કારણે ભારતીયોને આ સુવિધા મળતી નથી. છેલ્લા કેટલાક વર્ષોમાં કેનેડાએ ભારતીય વિદ્યાર્થીઓ અને ઇમિગ્રન્ટ્સની સંખ્યામાં વધારો જોયો છે, પરંતુ IEC જેવા ઓપન વર્ક પરમિટ માટે કરાર હજુ પેન્ડિંગ છે.

 આ સમાચારે સોશિયલ મીડિયા પર ભારે ચર્ચા ચલાવી છે. ઘણા યુવાનો પોતાની નિરાશા વ્યક્ત કરી રહ્યા છે અને સરકાર પાસે વધુ સારા વિકલ્પોની માંગ કરી રહ્યા છે. 

જો તમે પણ કેનેડા જવાનું વિચારી રહ્યા છો, તો હાલના નિયમો અનુસાર અન્ય પાથ પસંદ કરો અને અપડેટ માટે સત્તાવાર વેબસાઇટ canada.ca તપાસતા રહો. ભવિષ્યમાં ભારતને સામેલ કરવામાં આવે તો આ મોટી તક બની શકે છે! 

Sajjadali Nayani ✍ 
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February 18, 2026

Iran has geared up for war! Khamenei's bold threat: "We'll send American warships straight to the bottom of the sea!"

Iran has geared up for war! Khamenei's bold threat: "We'll send American warships straight to the bottom of the sea!"
-Friday World – February 18, 2026
Tensions in the Middle East have skyrocketed.
The standoff between the United States and Iran has reached a critical point, with both sides appearing on the brink of open conflict. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has issued a direct and defiant challenge to America, declaring that Iran possesses lethal weapons capable of sinking even the most powerful U.S. warships in moments if Washington makes a wrong move. 

 Khamenei posted an image on social media.

The striking visual shows the world's largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, severely damaged and sinking. Accompanying the image, his message read: "The Americans keep saying they've sent a warship toward Iran. Fine, a warship is indeed a dangerous machine—but far more dangerous is the weapon that can send it to the bottom of the sea." This statement serves as both a stark threat and sharp sarcasm aimed at U.S. President **Donald Trump**'s aggressive policies. Khamenei further warned that even the mightiest military on Earth could be struck so hard it might never recover. 

 The warning comes amid a massive U.S. military buildup in the region.

In just the past 24 hours, the United States has deployed over 50 advanced fighter jets—including F-22 Raptors, F-35 Lightning IIs, and F-16s—to the Middle East, supported by aerial refueling tankers for extended operations. Trump has openly stated that if negotiations fail, the USS Gerald R. Ford—the planet's largest aircraft carrier—will head to the area to join the already positioned USS Abraham Lincoln , intensifying pressure on Tehran. 

Iran is showing clear signs of counter-preparations.

 Iran has conducted live-fire drills in parts of the Strait of Hormuz, temporarily closing sections of this vital waterway—the first such move on this scale since the 1980s. Tehran boasts advanced anti-ship ballistic missiles like the Khorramshahr and Sejjil, threatening to use them against U.S. naval forces. Experts view this as a deliberate strategy to challenge American dominance in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of global oil trade passes. 

 Peace efforts continue despite the brinkmanship.

Thanks to **Oman**'s mediation, a second round of indirect talks on Iran's nuclear program took place in Geneva. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the discussions as positive, noting agreement on certain "guiding principles" to move forward. However, U.S. Vice President JD Vance made it clear that while some progress occurred, Iran has not yet accepted President Trump's firm red lines—including halting uranium enrichment, curbing ballistic missile programs, and providing ironclad guarantees against nuclear weapon development. 

 The situation could push the Middle East toward a major war. On one side stands the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" approach combined with heavy military reinforcement; on the other is Iran's unyielding stance of resistance. 

Khamenei's statement and the provocative AI image are more than mere propaganda—they openly showcase Iran's missile capabilities and resolve. Should diplomacy collapse, the Strait of Hormuz could close, oil prices could surge dramatically, and the risk of wider regional conflict would escalate sharply. 

 The world watches with bated breath. Will negotiations succeed, or will escalating rhetoric turn into actual war? Iran has made its position crystal clear: it will not bow to military pressure and stands fully ready to retaliate. The coming days will determine what history records next. 

Sajjadali Nayani ✍ 
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