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Politics

The Bribooks Times

Feb 16th 2026
-By Chitra Banerjee

Trump Announces Global Support for Gaza Reconstruction After First Peace Summit

Trump Announces Global Support for Gaza Reconstruction After First Peace Summit

Politics

What’s Happening?

The first official meeting of the Board of Peace, a new international group created to support peace-building took place in Washington, D.C., with leaders from around the world joining to discuss challenges in areas affected by conflict. Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the gathering ended with members pledging about $5 billion to help rebuild Gaza after years of violence, as well as to support other global peace efforts. 

The Board of Peace is meant to bring together countries, organizations, and experts to coordinate peace-building and reconstruction, especially in places where humanitarian needs are urgent. While the $5 billion pledge is significant, details about where exactly the money will go and when projects will start are still being worked out by the countries and partners involved.

Why is it Important?

This matters because peace and rebuilding after conflict require both money and cooperation from many nations and organizations. Gaza, a region that has experienced repeated cycles of violence needs not just emergency aid but long-term reconstruction of housing, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure. 

The $5 billion pledge shows that many countries are willing to step up with financial support, but the real challenge lies in turning promises into action on the ground ensuring rebuilding starts quickly, reaches communities who need it most, and helps create conditions where peace can last.

Sports

The Bribooks Times

Feb 16th 2026
-By Divyansh Suri

India Thump Pakistan in High-Voltage T20 World Cup Match!

India Thump Pakistan in High-Voltage T20 World Cup Match!

Sports

What’s Happening?

In a marquee Group A showdown at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, India delivered a commanding performance to defeat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo.

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl, but India seized control early. A blazing 77 off 40 balls from Ishan Kishan powered India to a competitive 175/7. Supported by key middle-order contributions, India ensured constant pressure through the innings.

That pressure intensified during the chase. India’s bowlers struck early and never let Pakistan settle, dismantling the batting lineup and bowling them out for 114 in 18 overs. The contest, billed as one of the tournament’s biggest rivalries, turned decisively one-sided.

Why is it Important?

This win secures India’s place in the Super Eight stage, keeping their title defense firmly on track. It also extends India’s dominant record over Pakistan in T20 World Cup history, reinforcing their control in one of cricket’s most watched rivalries.

Beyond the points table, the match sent a clear message: India’s batting depth and bowling discipline are peaking at the right time. For Pakistan, the heavy defeat leaves little margin for error going forward, turning upcoming group matches into must-win encounters.

In short: India made a statement, Pakistan felt the pressure, and the tournament just got exciting!

Science

The Bribooks Times

Feb 16th 2026
-By Baani Raj

Webb Telescope Discovers Super-Venus Planet “Enaiposha”

Webb Telescope Discovers Super-Venus Planet “Enaiposha”

Science

What’s Happening?

Scientists using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have found a new exoplanet, a planet outside our solar system named Enaiposha (pronounced ee-nai-po-sha). What makes this discovery exciting is that Enaiposha isn’t like Earth or Mars; it’s what astronomers call a “Super-Venus”, a planet similar to Venus but larger and hotter than our rocky neighbor. 

Venus is known for its thick, scorching atmosphere, and Enaiposha appears to have similar features: a dense atmosphere that traps heat and possibly clouds or gases that make it very different from Earth-like worlds. Webb’s powerful instruments were able to measure the planet’s density, size, and light signatures, helping scientists estimate what its atmosphere might contain and how it behaves around its star.

Why is it Important?

This matters because every time we discover a new exoplanet like Enaiposha, we learn more about the wide variety of planets in our universe not just Earth-like ones but also worlds that defy our expectations. Webb’s ability to analyze light from distant planets lets researchers peek into atmospheric chemistry meaning we can detect signs of clouds, gases, and even weather patterns light-years away.

And for young space fans, Enaiposha is a reminder that the universe is packed with worlds of all kinds some familiar, some utterly strange, and all worth exploring.

History

The Bribooks Times

Feb 16th 2026
-By Yamini Alagh

Time Capsule in the Soil: Ancient Danish Temple Found After Millennia!

Time Capsule in the Soil: Ancient Danish Temple Found After Millennia!

History

What’s Happening?

Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old temple that belonged to people living during the Iron Age, a period long before medieval castles and Viking ships. This ancient structure was discovered under layers of soil during an excavation project, and experts are calling it a rare and important find because temples from this era are very uncommon in northern Europe.

The site includes stone foundations, wooden posts, and patterns in the earth that reveal how the temple was laid out and it likely wasn’t just a regular building. Researchers believe this structure was a central place for gatherings where ancient communities may have honored gods or marked important events like seasonal changes. The size and design of the temple suggest it played a major role in spiritual and social life for the people living there around 2,000 years ago.

Why is it Important?

This discovery matters because it helps historians and archaeologists piece together what life was like in northern Europe long ago especially around the late Iron Age, before written records were widely used in the region. Most of what we know about early European cultures comes from burial sites, tools, and small artifacts, but finding a large ceremonial structure gives us a new window into how people thought about the world, how they gathered as communities, and what kinds of beliefs and rituals were important to them.

It also reminds us that Europe’s past wasn’t only about Vikings and Romans, there were complex cultures and traditions long before those eras, and discoveries like this help bring those stories back to life.


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Politics

The Bribooks Times

Feb 16th 2026
-By Chitra Banerjee

Trump Announces Global Support for Gaza Reconstruction After First Peace Summit

Trump Announces Global Support for Gaza Reconstruction After First Peace Summit

Politics

What’s Happening?

The first official meeting of the Board of Peace, a new international group created to support peace-building took place in Washington, D.C., with leaders from around the world joining to discuss challenges in areas affected by conflict. Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the gathering ended with members pledging about $5 billion to help rebuild Gaza after years of violence, as well as to support other global peace efforts. 

The Board of Peace is meant to bring together countries, organizations, and experts to coordinate peace-building and reconstruction, especially in places where humanitarian needs are urgent. While the $5 billion pledge is significant, details about where exactly the money will go and when projects will start are still being worked out by the countries and partners involved.

Why is it Important?

This matters because peace and rebuilding after conflict require both money and cooperation from many nations and organizations. Gaza, a region that has experienced repeated cycles of violence needs not just emergency aid but long-term reconstruction of housing, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure. 

The $5 billion pledge shows that many countries are willing to step up with financial support, but the real challenge lies in turning promises into action on the ground ensuring rebuilding starts quickly, reaches communities who need it most, and helps create conditions where peace can last.

Sports

The Bribooks Times

Feb 16th 2026
-By Divyansh Suri

India Thump Pakistan in High-Voltage T20 World Cup Match!

India Thump Pakistan in High-Voltage T20 World Cup Match!

Sports

What’s Happening?

In a marquee Group A showdown at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, India delivered a commanding performance to defeat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo.

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl, but India seized control early. A blazing 77 off 40 balls from Ishan Kishan powered India to a competitive 175/7. Supported by key middle-order contributions, India ensured constant pressure through the innings.

That pressure intensified during the chase. India’s bowlers struck early and never let Pakistan settle, dismantling the batting lineup and bowling them out for 114 in 18 overs. The contest, billed as one of the tournament’s biggest rivalries, turned decisively one-sided.

Why is it Important?

This win secures India’s place in the Super Eight stage, keeping their title defense firmly on track. It also extends India’s dominant record over Pakistan in T20 World Cup history, reinforcing their control in one of cricket’s most watched rivalries.

Beyond the points table, the match sent a clear message: India’s batting depth and bowling discipline are peaking at the right time. For Pakistan, the heavy defeat leaves little margin for error going forward, turning upcoming group matches into must-win encounters.

In short: India made a statement, Pakistan felt the pressure, and the tournament just got exciting!

Science

The Bribooks Times

Feb 16th 2026
-By Baani Raj

Webb Telescope Discovers Super-Venus Planet “Enaiposha”

Webb Telescope Discovers Super-Venus Planet “Enaiposha”

Science

What’s Happening?

Scientists using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have found a new exoplanet, a planet outside our solar system named Enaiposha (pronounced ee-nai-po-sha). What makes this discovery exciting is that Enaiposha isn’t like Earth or Mars; it’s what astronomers call a “Super-Venus”, a planet similar to Venus but larger and hotter than our rocky neighbor. 

Venus is known for its thick, scorching atmosphere, and Enaiposha appears to have similar features: a dense atmosphere that traps heat and possibly clouds or gases that make it very different from Earth-like worlds. Webb’s powerful instruments were able to measure the planet’s density, size, and light signatures, helping scientists estimate what its atmosphere might contain and how it behaves around its star.

Why is it Important?

This matters because every time we discover a new exoplanet like Enaiposha, we learn more about the wide variety of planets in our universe not just Earth-like ones but also worlds that defy our expectations. Webb’s ability to analyze light from distant planets lets researchers peek into atmospheric chemistry meaning we can detect signs of clouds, gases, and even weather patterns light-years away.

And for young space fans, Enaiposha is a reminder that the universe is packed with worlds of all kinds some familiar, some utterly strange, and all worth exploring.

History

The Bribooks Times

Feb 16th 2026
-By Yamini Alagh

Time Capsule in the Soil: Ancient Danish Temple Found After Millennia!

Time Capsule in the Soil: Ancient Danish Temple Found After Millennia!

History

What’s Happening?

Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old temple that belonged to people living during the Iron Age, a period long before medieval castles and Viking ships. This ancient structure was discovered under layers of soil during an excavation project, and experts are calling it a rare and important find because temples from this era are very uncommon in northern Europe.

The site includes stone foundations, wooden posts, and patterns in the earth that reveal how the temple was laid out and it likely wasn’t just a regular building. Researchers believe this structure was a central place for gatherings where ancient communities may have honored gods or marked important events like seasonal changes. The size and design of the temple suggest it played a major role in spiritual and social life for the people living there around 2,000 years ago.

Why is it Important?

This discovery matters because it helps historians and archaeologists piece together what life was like in northern Europe long ago especially around the late Iron Age, before written records were widely used in the region. Most of what we know about early European cultures comes from burial sites, tools, and small artifacts, but finding a large ceremonial structure gives us a new window into how people thought about the world, how they gathered as communities, and what kinds of beliefs and rituals were important to them.

It also reminds us that Europe’s past wasn’t only about Vikings and Romans, there were complex cultures and traditions long before those eras, and discoveries like this help bring those stories back to life.