WORLD
Imran Khan-Asim Munir's fierce rivalry dates back to an incident in 2019: Here's what happened
A 2019 controversy involving Bushra Bibi and the ISI triggered a fallout that grew into one of Pakistan’s most dramatic civil-military confrontations.
WORLD
Bangladesh elections minus Sheikh Hasina: Why India is watching the results closely
India is closely monitoring Bangladesh’s historic elections, where the outcome will shape regional security, trade, and diplomatic ties amid BNP-Jamaat rivalry.
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Bangladesh elections on February 12: Why stakes are higher than ever before
Bangladesh heads into its February 12 general election amid political upheaval, with the BNP leading the race, Jamaat mounting a strong challenge, and the post-Hasina transition, economic concerns and youth influence shaping a high-stakes contest.
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Posters of Khaleda Zia, deserted Awami League office, BNP-Jamaat clashes: How Bangladesh is gearing up for elections
With just days to go before Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election, violence, disinformation, and a starkly divided political landscape highlight a tense and unpredictable poll.
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A breath of fresh air on two wheels: Why Iran’s new law letting women ride motorcycles matters
Iran has formally ended years of legal uncertainty by allowing women to obtain motorcycle licences, a move seen as a symbolic step toward greater mobility and legal protection amid long-standing social restrictions.
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Hawa Baloch and Asifa Mengal: Inside BLA’s use of women suicide ‘fidayeens’ in Operation Herof Phase II
A sweeping BLA offensive under Operation Herof Phase II has triggered one of the deadliest escalations in Balochistan in years, exposing deep security gaps, conflicting casualty claims, and a strategic shift with women fighters taking centre stage.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Sitharaman delivers ninth record Budget, speech runs 1 hour 25 minutes: Check longest and shortest budget speech
Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget in 2026, with a 1-hour 25-minute speech, matching P. Chidambaram’s record for most budgets delivered.
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From military bases to mineral access: What’s inside the Greenland ‘framework’ that made Trump drop Europe tariffs
Trump dropped planned tariffs on European allies after NATO talks in Davos produced a preliminary Greenland framework focused on Arctic security and an expanded US military presence, stopping short of annexation.
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What awaits Trump at Davos: A tense reception and the 8-lakh-sq-mile elephant in the room
As Donald Trump heads to Davos amid the Greenland row, tariff threats and alliance strain, European leaders are bracing for a speech that could redefine the future of the US-led global order.
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Trump targets Greenland: Why US wants it and can EU-NATO defend Denmark’s Arctic island?
US President Trump escalates his bid for Greenland, prompting EU retaliatory measures and NATO Arctic deployments to protect the island’s strategic and economic interests.
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From ‘trade bazooka’ to €93 billion tariffs: How the EU plans to counter Trump’s fresh tariff threat
Trump’s Greenland push has triggered a major US–EU trade standoff, with Europe weighing its powerful “trade bazooka” and €93 billion in retaliatory tariffs.
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Turkey edges toward Pakistan-Saudi ‘Muslim NATO’: Why it rings alarm bells in India
Turkey is reportedly close to joining the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan collective defence agreement, a move that could reshape security dynamics across West and South Asia and carry implications for India.
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US cancels over 1 lakh visas in a year amid crackdown: How Indians have been affected
The Trump administration has cancelled a record 100,000+ US visas amid tighter screening, expanded vetting and stepped-up deportations in 2025.
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Pax Silica unpacked: Goals, members and why India may join the US-led tech initiative next month
India is set to be invited next month to join Pax Silica, a US-led technology and supply-chain initiative focused on semiconductors, critical minerals and AI, according to US Ambassador Sergio Gor.
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Trump claims Modi acted to ‘make me happy,’ praises him as ‘a good man’
Trump said Modi acted to “make me happy” and linked India’s stance on Russian oil to potential trade consequences.
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Trump threatens tariff hike on India if it doesn’t cooperate on Russian oil
US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could raise tariffs on Indian imports if New Delhi fails to cooperate on what he called the “Russian oil issue”.
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‘Law of the jungle prevails’: How Shashi Tharoor, Owaisi, Singhvi and other Indian leaders reacted to US action in Venezuela
Indian political leaders across parties have criticised the US military action against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, calling it a violation of international law and global norms.
WORLD
The end of Bangladesh’s Battle of the Begums: How power, prisons and politics buried Khaleda Zia’s challenge
For over a decade under Sheikh Hasina’s rule, Khaleda Zia’s political life narrowed from electoral rivalry to imprisonment and confinement, reshaping Bangladesh’s opposition politics until her death.
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Who was Khaleda Zia: The shy housewife who became Bangladesh’s first female PM and carried forward Ziaur Rahman’s legacy
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister and BNP leader, has died at 80, leaving a profound political legacy.
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From India-Pakistan flashpoint to Israel-Iran War: The conflicts of 2025 that reshaped the global order
From India-Pakistan tensions to the Israel-Iran war, explore the major global conflicts of 2025 that reshaped the world order.
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‘Can’t breathe’: Why mobs attacked Daily Star, Prothom Alo and targeted veteran journalists in Bangladesh protests
Violent protests swept Bangladesh after youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s death, with mobs torching major media houses in Dhaka, trapping journalists inside burning buildings and attacking a veteran editor.
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How Trump’s tariffs are hitting Kashmir’s centuries-old papier-mache Christmas craft
Centuries-old Kashmiri artisans struggle with falling international orders and declining tourism, threatening livelihoods and the future of traditional crafts.
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Who was Rehman Dakait? The Lyari don played by Akshaye Khanna, who killed his mother and played football with severed heads
Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar sparks interest in real gangster Rehman Dakait: his brutal rise, political ties, and the dark history of Karachi’s crime hub Lyari.
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Why 'super general' Asim Munir's elevation as CDF is bad news for Imran Khan | Explained
Asim Munir’s appointment as Pakistan’s first-ever Chief of Defence Forces consolidates military power, intensifying challenges for jailed former PM Imran Khan and his party PTI.
