The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, while Bangladesh held its first election since a 2024 uprising, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly setting the stage for his daughter to succeed him, according to reports published on February 12, 2026. Simultaneously, celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the Iranian revolution were marred by expressions of discontent.
The Winter Olympics, which began on February 4th with preliminary events, are taking place in Italy, six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and nine hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, according to CBS News. The games are scheduled to continue through the closing ceremony on February 22nd, with the Paralympics to follow from March 6th to March 15th. Norway currently leads the medal count, followed by the United States and Italy.
In Bangladesh, voters participated in a crucial election on Thursday, as reported by Al Jazeera. This was the first election since the 2024 ouster of longtime premier Sheikh Hasina in a student-led uprising. The election pitted the Bangladesh Nationalist Party against a Jamaat-e-Islami-led coalition, according to Al Jazeera. Key candidates cast their ballots in Dhaka, marking a pivotal moment for the nation as it seeks to establish a democratic path forward.
Meanwhile, in North Korea, South Korea's spy agency believes Kim Jong Un is preparing his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, to be his successor, according to Al Jazeera, citing South Korea's Yonhap News Agency. The National Intelligence Service in Seoul informed legislators of this during a closed-door briefing on Thursday.
Across the globe, in Tehran, celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the Iranian revolution were overshadowed by expressions of dissent. As reported by BBC World, chants of "death to the dictator" were heard amidst the fireworks and celebrations, indicating underlying discontent.
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