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The people of 18 February
5 people in 5 stories, 32 deaths recorded, 2026
Sara Duterte
Vice President of the Philippines since 2022
Philippine vice president Sara Duterte announces her candidacy in the next presidential election.
Politics · 18 Feb
Bo Nagar
Former Burmese revolutionary leader
The state-run Myanmar Alin newspaper reports that Bo Nagar, leader of the anti-government Burma National Revolutionary Army, surrendered to the Burmese military after clashes with other rebel groups.
Conflict · 18 Feb
José María Balcázar
President of Peru in 2026
Following two rounds of voting, José María Balcázar succeeds the removed José Jerí as interim President of Peru.
Politics · 18 Feb · with José Jerí
Hun Manet
Prime Minister of Cambodia since 2023
Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet claims that Thai forces are occupying Cambodian territory beyond Thailand's claimed territory.
Conflict · 18 Feb
Sanae Takaichi
Prime Minister of Japan since 2025
Sanae Takaichi is re-appointed Prime Minister of Japan by the House of Representatives after winning the legislative election.
Politics · 18 Feb
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