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Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Report

Gupta, 54, pleaded guilty to charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering

How Bangladesh’s main parties performed: BNP’s comeback, Jamaat’s test and the student bloc’s collapse

Bangladesh’s first election after Sheikh Hasina’s fall delivers a landslide for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, returning Tarique Rahman to power as Jamaat underperforms and student-led forces collapse electorally.

2026 Winter Olympics: 10,000 condom packets used up in just three days at athletes’ village

Winter Olympics: According to organisers, just under 9,700 condoms were made available initially, with additional supplies offered upon request

In first response, Tarique Rahman thanks supporters after BNP’s landslide victory: ‘Grateful for the love’

The 60-year-old leader's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami, known to be close to Pakistan, secured 68 seats

Shooting at a South Carolina State University residence complex kills 2 and wounds 1

University officials have not confirmed the identities of those who died in Thursday’s shooting or the condition of the person wounded, the school said in a news release.

Why the mention of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in an Iran intercept is causing controversy

An intercepted conversation referencing Jared Kushner has triggered a whistle-blower complaint and fresh tensions between intelligence officials and Congress.

OPINION | The 'Women' factor in Jamaat 's defeat in the Bangladesh election

The organisation’s worldview is characterised by a belief that women have to play a subservient role in society. In South Asia, Bangladesh has a higher proportion of women in the workforce than other countries. They were not willing to lose their hard-won progress

Why the CIA is openly recruiting spies inside China’s military

The agency’s latest video targets corruption inside the People’s Liberation Army and signals a more aggressive intelligence push against Beijing.

2,842 Gazans ‘vaporised’ by thermobaric bombs? Explaining the weapon allegedly used by Israel

According to the report, military experts attributed the disappearances to the use of high-temperature weapons, including thermobaric and thermal munitions.

'We will urge Indian govt to send Sheikh Hasina back to face trial': BNP leader after party sweeps Bangladesh polls

The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman -- the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia -- secured a decisive mandate in Thursday’s polls, which marked the first general election since the upheaval that forced Hasina from office.

Pak journalist's scathing dig at own country, Asim Munir after Imran Khan's partial vision loss: 'This is who we are'

Pirzada was reacting to a post by an Indian journalist lamenting the condition of the country’s World Cup–winning former captain in prison.

What newly released emails reveal about former White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Birthday messages, legal advice, island plans and career discussions are now under scrutiny after fresh document releases.

What investigators see in the new footage from the Nancy Guthrie case

Surveillance video of a masked, armed figure outside the Tucson home of Nancy Guthrie has become a key focus in the search for the missing 84-year-old.

Will Tarique Rahman’s victory bring relief or more anxiety for Bangladesh’s vulnerable Hindu community

After the BNP-led alliance came to power in 2001, there were reports from human rights groups and opposition parties alleging targeted violence against Hindus in the aftermath of the elections.

Bangladesh elections: BNP hails PM Modi’s message as recognition of 'people’s verdict' in polls

The election marks a significant political moment for Tarique Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh less than two months ago after nearly two decades in London.

Business in the Week Ahead: February 16-20, 2026

HSBC will release the flash PMIs for February. Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance will list on the stock exchanges.

A new kind of border risk? Why Jamaat’s win in Bangladesh’s frontier seats can set off alarm bells in Delhi

Jamaat-e-Islami’s wins in Bangladesh’s India-border districts raise structural security questions for Delhi, without evidence of direct wrongdoing.

Trump trade team working to narrow scope of metals tariffs

The US Trade Representative’s Office is scrambling to resolve complications spawned last year by the Commerce Department’s efforts to rush out President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda

Hello Kitty designer bows out after 40 years in charge

Yuko Yamaguchi has been responsible since 1980 for the design of Kitty, who is officially not a cat but a little girl from London.

Drones, sirens, army posters: How four years of war changed a Russian city

From frequent Ukrainian retaliatory drone attacks to army recruitment adverts around the city, the conflict has gradually seeped into daily life

OPINION | BNP powers ahead in Bangladesh; secular-liberals fare well but uncertainty still looms

Keeping Awami League away tilted matters in Tarique Rahman’s favour. But the controversial referendum on constitutional reforms, which passed, may not get BNP’s support. India needs to note the emergence of a new crop of secular-liberal politicians

DOJ moves to drop charges against men arrested after Minneapolis ICE shooting

The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota, Daniel Rosen, asked a judge to dismiss the charges, writing that 'newly discovered evidence in this matter is materially inconsistent with the allegations.

IBM to triple US entry-level hiring for roles seen as replaceable by AI

While the company declined to disclose specific hiring figures, it said the expansion will be 'across the board,' affecting a wide range of departments

BNP won Bangladesh but Jamaat-e-Islami's influence could complicate India ties, here's why

BNP wins Bangladesh polls, but Jamaat’s influence in Parliament could reshape India ties, Teesta talks and security cooperation.

CIA makes new push to recruit Chinese military officers as informants

The US spy agency on Thursday rolled out the video depicting a disillusioned mid-level Chinese military officer, in the latest U.S. step in a campaign to ramp up human intelligence gathering on Washington's strategic rival

Tencent’s AI lag fuels $173 billion stock rout as rivals thrive

Shares of Tencent Holdings Ltd. have slumped nearly 11% in Hong Kong this year, trailing a broader tech gauge

Britain's Keir Starmer set to call for multinational defence initiative, FT says

Starmer is expected to raise the idea at this weekend's Munich Security Conference, the newspaper added, citing British government officials

Tarique Rahman set to be Bangladesh PM: Good or bad news for Pakistan?

Tarique Rahman, the son of late former PM Khaleda Zia, is set to become the prime minister of Bangladesh after returning from a nearly 18-year exile.

Global EV sales hampered by China, US slowdown in January

Global EV registrations, a proxy for sales, fell by 3% year-on-year to almost 1.2 million units in January, according to the data, which includes battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars

Second US supercarrier headed to Persian Gulf after Trump signals 'something very tough' on Iran

The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is redeploying from the Caribbean to the Middle East, extending its mission as the US forefronts pressure on Iran.

Is India’s ‘golden phase’ with Bangladesh over? What Tarique Rahman’s win means for India

BNP’s election win in Bangladesh and Tarique Rahman’s rise prompt India to reassess ties over Hasina’s stay, border security, power trade and China links.

Bangladesh's BNP wins two-thirds majority in landmark election

Latest counts in an election seen as the South Asian nation's first truly competitive in years gave the BNP and its allies at least 212 of the 299 seats up for grabs

Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman: From exile to winning power

A coalition led by his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) crossed the halfway mark in the parliamentary election in counting early on Friday, local media house Ekattor TV said

‘Misanthropic and evil’: Elon Musk attacks Anthropic, claims its AI ‘hates Whites & Asians’

Elon Musk criticises Anthropic after its $30B funding round valued it at $380B, reigniting debate over AI bias and intensifying industry rivalry.

End of the ‘Battle of Begums’ era: BNP set to govern Bangladesh after 2024 uprising | Top developments

BNP claims majority in Bangladesh’s first post-Hasina election, with Tarique Rahman set to lead amid reforms, low turnout and India tensions.

Goldman Sachs legal chief Kathy Ruemmler to exit after new Epstein documents surface

Goldman Sachs legal chief Kathy Ruemmler will leave after new DOJ documents on Jeffrey Epstein ties renewed scrutiny.

Why North Korea threatens 'terrible response' over drone incursions

North Korea warned of a "terrible response" to any future drone incursions from South Korea, following investigations into a January incident in which Pyongyang shot down a surveillance drone.

New US-Taiwan trade pact lowers tariffs, expands investment commitments

The United States and Taiwan formalised a trade agreement reducing US tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15%, while Taiwan pledged increased purchases of US energy, aircraft, and industrial products.

Bangladesh polls: Tensions flare as Dhaka-8 vote counting sparks dispute between BNP, NCP

Tension erupted in Dhaka-8 as BNP and NCP supporters gathered over vote counting disputes. Allegations of withheld results and attempts to influence recounts emerged, with counting still ongoing and no official result declared.

Bangladesh polls: BNP crosses majority threshold in early results, Jamaat poised as main opposition

Early results from Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections show the BNP securing a majority with 151 seats. Tarique Rahman wins Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6, while Jamaat-e-Islami emerges as main opposition.

At least 21 dead after passenger boat capsizes on Nile in Sudan

At least 21 people died when a passenger boat capsized on the Nile in northern Sudan. Weak regulation and lack of safety measures have been cited as contributing factors.

US House approves bill mandating citizenship proof for midterm voters

The Republican-led US House approved the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID for midterm voters. Democrats warned it could disenfranchise citizens and centralise election control under Trump.

Border Czar says Trump agreed to end Minnesota immigration crackdown, says 'I proposed, president concurred'

The Trump administration will scale back its controversial Minnesota immigration enforcement surge after protests and political backlash. Officials confirmed a drawdown, while local leaders and residents voiced ongoing criticism, citing community impacts.

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