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What is epibatidine? The lethal dart frog toxin linked to Alexei Navalny’s death

Five European countries claim a highly lethal epibatidine poison was used in the Russian opposition leader’s death, raising possible chemical-weapons treaty violations.

Who was Saketh Sreenivasaiah? IIT Madras graduate found dead in US after four days missing

A Karnataka-born IIT Madras graduate and UC Berkeley master’s student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah combined research, industry work and campus leadership before his untimely death.

22-year-old Indian student Saketh Sreenivasaiah found dead in US after going missing on February 9

A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student at UC Berkeley, missing since early February, has been found dead in California, with the Indian Consulate extending support to his family.

Trump vows to end Russia-Ukraine war 'once and for all,' says Marco Rubio

Rubio meets Zelenskyy ahead of trilateral negotiations expected to push fresh peace efforts next week.

Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh PM on Feb 17; PM Modi, other regional leaders invited

Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister on February 17 after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a two-thirds majority, with regional leaders including Narendra Modi invited to attend the ceremony in Dhaka.

Pannun case turns explosive: US DoJ links plot to RA&W, says Nikhil Gupta brokered $100,000 hit

US DoJ says Nikhil Gupta pled guilty in Pannun plot and worked at direction of Vikash Yadav; sentencing on May 29 amid diplomatic sensitivity.

US, Iran to restart nuclear talks in Geneva next week as Trump signals openness to meeting Khamenei

Second round of US-Iran negotiations set for Geneva next week as Trump warns of “very traumatic” consequences if no deal is reached.

Bangladesh invites PM Modi to Tarique Rahman swearing-in: Will he attend?

Dhaka reaches out to regional leaders for February 17 inauguration as Modi likely skips visit due to Macron meeting.

US Prez Trump open to meeting Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei, says Marco Rubio

“I’m pretty confident in saying that if the Ayatollah said tomorrow he wanted to meet with President Trump, the president would meet him," said Rubio.

'UN unable to solve Gaza war, US freed captives from barbarians': Marco Rubio

Rubio said that UN was unable to solve the war in Gaza - instead, it was the US that "freed captives from barbarians".

'Got India's commitment to stop buying Russian oil': Marco Rubio at Munich Security Conference

The remarks come as the United States ramps up measures to limit Russia’s energy earnings following the extended conflict in Ukraine

Son of last shah calls on Trump to 'help' Iranian people

Trump had said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen", as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic republic

Epstein’s girlfriend married a woman, showing how he gamed immigration

Epstein sponsored and paid fees for multiple women, according to emails, Skype messages and bank statements.

Imran Khan speaks to sons for around 20 minutes following court directive, sister Aleema confirms

'We can confirm that he was able to speak with them for approximately 20 minutes,' Imran Khan's sister Aleema wrote on X

European nations say Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with dart frog toxin

The foreign ministries of the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said analysis of samples taken from Navalny's body “conclusively confirmed the presence of epibatidine”

‘PM Modi should be invited, it’s general courtesy’: BNP leader ahead of Tarique Rahman swearing-in

BNP leader ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milan said it would be appropriate for regional leaders to attend the event.

Rubio tells Europe to join Trump's fight, says it belongs with US

Rubio's speech marked a sharp contrast to that of US Vice President JD Vance a year ago, when he used the same stage to attack European policies on a range of issues including free speech, shocking European allies.

US military says struck more than 30 Islamic State targets in Syria

US forces "conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria... to sustain relentless military pressure on remnants from the terrorist network," a CENTCOM statement said

‘Jihad capital of world’: What references to Pakistan in Epstein files say

In one message dated April 30, 2013, a field operative, Nasra Hassan, described leaving Peshawar, calling it “the jihad capital of the world”.

Italy likely to join Trump Board of Peace as observer: Meloni

The board is meeting in Washington on Feb. 19 and Italy was invited as an observer country, Meloni said in an interview with local media.

What Tarique Rahman said on India ties in his first speech after Bangladesh win

Rahman, poised to take over as Bangladesh’s next prime minister, said the nation must remain united despite its political differences

Bangladesh election: BJP bags 1 seat in parliamentary polls, but there's a twist

The elections, held on February 12, were the first since the 2024 student-driven “Gen-Z” uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government, prompting her to take refuge in India

Bangladesh referendum: What 70% ‘yes’ vote to July charter means for governance overhaul

The dual vote -- elections plus referendum -- underscored a broader political reset following the July 2024 student-led uprising that led to the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

How a racist video post sparked tension between Trump and Republican senators

After backlash over a Truth Social video depicting the Obamas as apes, US President Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Republican lawmakers who publicly criticised him.

How Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to palaeontology are roiling the dinosaur research community

Newly released emails have prompted bans, apologies and renewed scrutiny of scientists who stayed in contact with Epstein after his conviction.

What the new emails reveal about Jeffrey Epstein and former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland

Recently released correspondence has exposed a close and transactional relationship between the disgraced financier and a former Norwegian prime minister now charged with corruption.

Why Minnesota protesters say ICE agents showed up at their homes

Court filings describe federal agents allegedly following immigration monitors and later appearing outside their houses, raising pointed questions about retaliation and free speech.

What the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in the US means for air travel, ICE and disaster relief

US Congress failed to pass new funding for the Department of Homeland Security, but most of its 272,000 employees are still on the job.

USFDA issues Form 483 with 4 observations to Piramal Pharma's Telangana unit

At the conclusion of the inspection, the USFDA issued a Form-483, with four observations, Piramal Pharma said in a regulatory filing on Friday.

Where is Saketh? IIT Madras alumnus missing in Berkeley, police say he’s ‘at risk’

UC Berkeley student Saketh Sreenivasaiah, 22, missing since February 9; Berkeley Police and Indian Consulate coordinate search near Lake Anza.

Jaish, Lashkar are expanding women wings, preparing to train and deploy female suicide bombers: Intelligence inputs

Security agencies say Jaish’s women’s brigade seeks to draw in educated and urban Muslim women by invoking religious themes.

Who is Nikhil Gupta? Indian national who pleaded guilty in plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

As per court documents, Gupta, who also used the alias "Nick", as someone who portrayed himself as an international dealer in narcotics and weapons.

Ex-convicts and anti-India terror accused linked to Varanasi-Ajmer-Delhi blasts win big in Bangladesh polls

Bangladesh election sends former death row convicts from BNP and Jamaat to parliament after acquittals, reshaping Dhaka’s politics and India ties.

Maduro in cuffs, Greenland in a heart: The White House just dropped its Valentine's Day cards 'Made just for you'

Marking a departure from traditional romantic themes, the administration shared comic-style digital "cards" that mixed humour with references to foreign policy and domestic initiatives.

'Slip of the tongue and a blunder': Iranian reporter blurts 'Death to Khamenei' live on state TV | Watch video

Iran dismisses a provincial TV director after a reporter said “death to Khamenei” live during revolution anniversary coverage, prompting review.

Switch it off and it ‘blackmails’ you: This AI model threatened to ‘kill’ an engineer, expose ‘extramarital affair’

Anthropic reveals Claude AI generated blackmail and violent scenarios during shutdown simulations. What it means for AI safety and global risks.

'Our freedom is not guaranteed': German Chancellor Merz says 'Rules-based world order no longer exists'

He cautioned that Europe must prepare for a more turbulent era defined by rivalry among major powers.

From 'Chai Pe Charcha' to 'Chaayer Adda': How BNP tapped India’s playbook to power Tarique Rahman's win

One of the BNP’s most visible initiatives was "Chaayer Adda", informal tea-time interactions held across districts to engage young and first-time voters.

'Eva Dubin gave me your email': How Jeffrey Epstein got into hedge funds

Epstein would pour millions of dollars into the fund for years until his arrest and death in 2019, long after some other institutions had cut ties with him, according to a trove of documents released by the US Justice Department.

Pentagon used Anthropic’s Claude AI in US raid to capture Nicolás Maduro

Claude's deployment came via Anthropic's partnership with data firm Palantir Technologies , whose platforms are widely used by the Defense Department and federal law enforcement, the report added.

'Jeffrey Epstein was strangled': After 7 years, doctor who observed his autopsy for family says

The official autopsy report recorded three fractures in Epstein’s neck, including one on the left hyoid bone and two on the thyroid cartilage.

Trump weighs strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, missile forces; commandos option on table

Trump is weighing strikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, including possible commando raids, as the Pentagon builds up forces

Trump administration adds Alibaba, Baidu to China military list, then withdraws it

US briefly added Alibaba, Baidu and others to Pentagon’s 1260H military-linked list, then withdrew it, risking fresh strain in US-China ties

‘Ideologically hostile’: How BNP victory limits Jamaat’s threat, offers India strategic relief | Bangladesh polls

Kanwal Sibal highlighted Jamaat’s hardline, anti-India influence in past BNP coalitions, saying the party’s reduced role and BNP’s clear majority make India’s strategic environment more predictable and manageable.

US government faces partial shutdown over ICE funding dispute ahead of Minneapolis shootings

A dispute over ICE funding and immigration enforcement risks a partial US government shutdown, with Democrats demanding reforms following fatal Minneapolis shootings, while Republicans push to maintain DHS operations ahead of midterm elections.

Trump threatens executive order on voter ID if Congress fails ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump threatened to bypass Congress with an executive order enforcing voter ID and election reforms ahead of the November midterms, citing alleged voter fraud despite critics warning of potential disenfranchisement.

Nearly 3,000 Palestinians reportedly vanish in Gaza amid alleged thermobaric attacks

Nearly 3,000 Palestinians have reportedly vanished in Gaza, with allegations that thermobaric weapons caused extreme-heat fatalities. Israel denies war crimes, while humanitarian concerns grow over civilian impact in dense urban areas.

Keir Starmer warns Europe is a ‘sleeping giant’, urges cut in US defence reliance

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will tell the Munich Security Conference that Europe is a “sleeping giant” and must shoulder more defence responsibility, reducing reliance on the United States while strengthening NATO.

Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘stage-managed, fake narrative’ on farmers, says interests ‘fully protected’ in India–US trade deal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading fabricated claims on farmers, saying the Modi government fully protected agricultural interests in the India–US trade deal.