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Hindu businessman stabbed to death in Bangladesh two days ahead of elections, sparking fears for minority safety
The latest killing comes amid mounting alarm over the deteriorating security situation for minorities in Bangladesh in the run-up to the elections.
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India's biggest fighter jet deal: 114 Rafales F4s for Rs 3.25 lakh crore and why New Delhi sees it as a game changer
If executed as planned, the deal will not only address the Indian Air Force’s urgent need for new fighters but also anchor India as a major global production, maintenance and upgrade hub for one of the world’s most capable combat aircraft.
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OPINION | Bangladesh’s forgotten hero amid its turbulent history
Abu Taher’s revolutionary rise and execution illuminate how coups, ideology, and betrayal shaped Bangladesh’s early politics, entrenching a recurring cycle of military power and violence
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US-Bangladesh trade framework: Dhaka opens up dairy, poultry sectors to American imports
The US-Bangladesh trade framework highlights a clear contrast with India’s trade engagement with the US, where New Delhi secured tariff advantages while firmly protecting its agriculture and dairy sectors.
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Musk says NASA contracts now make up just 5% of SpaceX revenue
Starlink has become the company’s main engine of growth, sharply reducing its reliance on government funding.
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What the newly released Epstein files reveal about NY billionaire Andrew Farkas’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Newly released emails and records shed fresh light on the billionaire’s decade-long friendship and business dealings with Jeffrey Epstein in the Virgin Islands
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AI chatbot gives 80% discount on £8,000 order, UK business owner caught off guard
A customer managed to talk an automated system into a massive price cut, raising fresh questions about how far companies should trust AI.
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How FBI officials compiled allegations as pressure grew to release the Epstein files
As public anger mounted over withheld records, internal FBI slides show agents gathered unverified claims and “prominent names” linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit
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How Trump’s planned chip tariffs could spare Big Tech while pressuring TSMC
Washington is preparing a complex tariff-and-rebate scheme that would shield Amazon, Google and Microsoft from new semiconductor duties if Taiwan’s TSMC ramps up US investment.
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Why Germany is suddenly talking about life after the US security umbrella
After fresh shocks from Trump’s second term, Germany’s once-emotional bond with Washington is fraying fast, and Berlin is being pushed into a defence role it avoided for decades.
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With last nuclear treaty gone, Trump considers expanding arsenal and resuming tests
As New START expires, the administration signals it may deploy more warheads and revisit underground testing, raising questions about whether this is leverage or the start of a new arms race.
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Scientists recreate cosmic dust in lab for the first time
Researchers say the breakthrough could help them better understand how the basic ingredients of life form in space.
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'We all performed Namaz ...': Ex-Pak officer recalls panic among forces during India's Op Sindoor strikes
Former PAF officer Khalid Chisthi says India’s three-day drone strikes on six Pakistani bases exposed serious gaps in Pakistan’s military response during Operation Sindoor.
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US document dated before Jeffrey Epstein’s death sparks fresh questions
Newly circulated records show an official statement was dated a day earlier than the government says Epstein died, adding to long-running scrutiny around the case.
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South Korean mayor apologises after remark on ‘importing women’ to raise birth rate
Comments about bringing in foreign women to boost births trigger backlash in a country already struggling with record-low fertility.
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India leads, Pakistan falters, Bangladesh adapts, China struggles: Who really wins under US tariffs | Explained
India-US trade deal: A closer examination shows that India remains clearly ahead of both Pakistan and Bangladesh, and increasingly better positioned than China in key export categories.
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‘Trying to ban India...’: Lavrov slams US oil curbs, says Washington is trying to control Russia’s ties with New Delhi
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of using sanctions and oil curbs to pressure India and other countries into abandoning Russian crude, even as New Delhi reiterated that its energy decisions will be guided by national interest.
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Epstein files: Photo shows Musk, Zuckerberg at 2015 dinner hosted by Jeffrey Epstein
Newly released US Justice Department documents show Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg attended a 2015 dinner hosted by Jeffrey Epstein, which he later described as “wild”.
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'India doesn't take dictation, but Pakistan ...': Nawaz Sharif aide praises New Delhi's negotiation style, draws comparison
Sethi also said that India has played its cards well with US President Donald Trump while clinching the trade deal
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America’s weapons, Pakistan’s war, mineral dreams: Why Trump’s gamble on Asim Munir is destined to fail
Asim Munir offers minerals and stability. What the world sees instead is insecurity, insurgency and a state losing control over its own territory.
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US plane makes emergency landing on busy Georgia street, hits multiple vehicles | Watch
A single-engine plane made a forced landing on a busy road in Gainesville, Georgia, hitting multiple vehicles after engine failure shortly after take-off, with several people suffering minor injuries.
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Russia accounts for over 57% of Indian students' racial discrimination complaints: MEA
The data points to a steep rise over three years -- 68 complaints in 2023, 78 in 2024, and a sharp surge to 201 in 2025.
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'Pomegranate can’t enter but terrorists do’: Pakistan leader takes swipe at military over rising terror | Watch
They say terrorists are coming from there. If they are, then stop them. If they are coming, eliminate them. The Afghan government has never objected to your actions, says Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
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Mohsin Naqvi urged Bangladesh to make 'formal appeal' to Pakistan over India match boycott
Pakistan’s decision to play India in the T20 World Cup came after PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi asked Bangladesh to make a formal appeal to end the boycott.
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India yet to decide on joining Trump-initiated Gaza Peace Board, may skip inaugural meeting
India is examining the US proposal for a Gaza Peace Board and is unlikely to attend its inaugural meeting on February 19, according to a report.
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China set to widen footprint in Bangladesh as India's ties decline
Chinese Ambassador Wen is often seen meeting Bangladeshi politicians, officials and journalists, according to the embassy's Facebook posts, discussing infrastructure projects worth billions of dollars and other cooperation between the two countries.
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‘Just attack, don’t negotiate’: Iranian man appeals to Trump in video before death by suicide | Watch
Pouria Hamidi, from Iran’s port city of Bushehr, posted a viral video calling for foreign intervention and warning against diplomacy with Iran’s clerical leadership before reportedly taking his own life.
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House Epstein probe amps up amid document reviews, depositions
The Justice Department has released about 3.5 million pages of emails, flight logs, photographs, videos and other documents in response to a law enacted last year.
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How Indian migrants are powering the UK’s economy, healthcare and tech industries
A study released in London says Indian migrants have been a “boon rather than a burden,” playing a key role in healthcare, engineering and technology in post-Brexit Britain.
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Trump says Fed pick Warsh can get economy to hit 15% growth
Trump, speaking in an interview with Fox Business, said Warsh was the 'runner up' in his last search and that it was a big mistake to pick Fed chair Jerome Powell
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Russia to support Brics agenda under India’s chairmanship, says Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said India’s Brics agenda is “modern and highly relevant,” with a strong focus on counter-terrorism, energy security and emerging technologies.
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Tariff cuts on 'certain pulses', agricultural products: White House releases fact sheet on India-US trade deal
The White House said the agreement will open India’s 1.4-billion-strong market to US goods, cut tariffs, and advance talks toward a broader bilateral trade pact.
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Five Canadian mining workers found dead in Mexico amid Sinaloa cartel violence
Mexican prosecutors confirmed five of ten Canadian mining workers kidnapped in Sinaloa state have been found dead. Authorities continue searching for the remaining victims amid rising cartel violence targeting the region.
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US lawmakers examine unredacted Epstein files amid redaction concerns
US lawmakers reviewed unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files Monday, raising concerns over missing names of alleged enablers. Maxwell testified in Congress but refused to speak without clemency from President Trump.
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Russia alleges Ukraine-ordered assassination of top military officer in Moscow
Russia claims gunman Lyubomir Korba shot top military officer Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow on orders from Ukraine's SBU. Korba was recruited in Ternopil and fled to Dubai before arrest.
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China denies US nuclear test claims, calls allegations 'outright lies'
China has rejected US claims of secret nuclear tests, calling them “outright lies,” accusing Washington of using allegations to justify restarting its own nuclear programme, while refusing new disarmament talks.
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Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe Bridge opening over US 'fairness and compensation' dispute with Canada
President Donald Trump threatened to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Michigan and Ontario, demanding US compensation, half ownership, and fairness, while criticising Canada’s trade deal with China and use of local products.
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Iran intensifies crackdown, makes key arrests while signalling possible nuclear talks with US
Iran escalated its crackdown on reformist leaders and protesters while signaling potential nuclear negotiations with the US, following deadly demonstrations, arrests of activists, and ongoing international scrutiny over human rights violations.
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NYC Nurses Reach Tentative Deals With Montefiore, Mount Sinai After Monthlong Strike
Nurses in New York City reached tentative agreements with Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals after a monthlong strike, securing pay raises, staffing protections, workplace safety measures, and maintained health benefits.
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BNP chief Tarique Rahman wraps up campaign, pitches ‘self-reliant’ Bangladesh ahead of February 12 polls
BNP chief Tarique Rahman concluded his election campaign, promising a self-reliant, democratic Bangladesh with jobs, women’s empowerment and constitutional reforms, as voters head to polls on February 12.
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Meta, YouTube face landmark US trial over claims they ‘engineered addiction’ in children
Meta and Google-owned YouTube face a landmark California jury trial accused of designing addictive platforms that harm children, potentially setting a precedent amid hundreds of similar lawsuits nationwide this year.
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Keir Starmer refuses to quit amid Epstein scandal as Labour crisis deepens
Keir Starmer vowed not to step aside despite growing Labour unrest over the Epstein-linked Mandelson appointment, as resignations mount, police investigate and the prime minister faces his toughest political crisis yet.
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Watch | ‘Have you pressurised police?’ King Charles heckled over Prince Andrew’s Epstein links
King Charles III was heckled again during a public engagement over Prince Andrew’s Epstein links, as fresh disclosures fuel renewed scrutiny of the royal family and widen political fallout in Britain.
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Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim shares Bollywood-themed video of Modi’s visit
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shared a Bollywood-themed video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Malaysia visit, highlighting cultural ties, people-to-people links and the warmth underpinning India–Malaysia relations.
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Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell offers testimony if Trump grants clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions from a US congressional panel, invoking the Fifth Amendment, but said she would testify publicly if granted clemency by President Donald Trump.
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US lowers Bangladesh tariffs by 1% days after sharper cuts for India
Bangladesh and the United States signed a reciprocal tariff agreement, cutting duties to 19 percent and offering zero-rate access for select garments, marking a new phase in bilateral trade relations.
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Who is Shabana Mahmood? UK Home Secretary tipped as PM contender amid pressure on Starmer
Pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Epstein-linked revelations has shaken Labour, sparking internal unrest and raising speculation that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood could emerge as a leading contender to succeed him.
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Pakistan holds cricket hostage: Mohsin Naqvi invokes Army chief over India T20 clash, says ‘Asim Munir is never afraid’
Naqvi has now said he will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for a final decision, underscoring that Pakistan’s cricket board lacks the authority to act independently.
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Bangladesh polls: Days before vote, Jamaat and BNP workers clash, several injured
Fresh violence ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 election injured more than 40 people, underscoring rising political tensions as voters prepare for the country’s most consequential poll in over a decade.
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‘Fingers on the trigger’: Iran’s missile arsenal and the US bases within its firing range | Explained
The reality is that most US bases in the Gulf fall within range of at least one type of Iranian ballistic missile. This is why Washington treats Tehran’s warnings seriously, even as it deploys more forces to the region.
