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Will Keir Starmer survive the Mandelson-Epstein scandal? What options UK PM has as Labour unrest grows

Some senior figures have publicly questioned whether Starmer should continue as Prime Minister, arguing that the resignations around him do not go far enough.

Bangladesh votes in three days: What Jamaat and BNP are promising, and why India features while Pakistan fades out

The election is unprecedented. For the first time in decades, the Awami League is barred from political activity, removing the country’s most dominant party from the ballot.

Rs 907 crore and a diamond ring for girlfriend: What Jeffrey Epstein wrote in his will days before his death

The latest tranche of nearly three million documents released by the US Department of Justice shows that Epstein, whose total wealth stood at about $630 million at the time, was also contemplating marriage with Shuliak.

Asim Munir rushes Navy chief to Malaysia after PM Modi’s visit: Why India’s outreach rattled Pakistan

Islamabad’s response to PM Narendra Modi’s Malaysia outreach fits a familiar pattern. Each time India strengthens ties with a key regional partner, Pakistan follows with hurried visits and amplified claims of relevance.

Putin’s name appears 1,005 times in the Epstein files: Why Jeffrey was desperate to meet the Russian President

The newly released files suggest that while Epstein may never have achieved his ultimate goal of meeting Putin, his obsession with Russia, power, and influence remained relentless until the very end.

A quiet signal from Tehran? Khamenei skips key military ritual for first time in 37 years, fuels speculation

The annual gathering has long been a visible show of loyalty by the armed forces to the Islamic Republic’s top authority. This year, however, Khamenei did not appear.

‘India played its cards well’: Pakistani journalist Najam Sethi backs New Delhi on US trade deal, slams Congress criticism | WATCH

Najam Sethi said India’s large import plans, selective concessions, and firm protection of domestic interests show calculated decision-making.

10 most shocking allegations in Epstein files: Bill Gates' STD, cannibalism, ex-Prince Andrew's pictures

The Jeffrey Epstein files, a massive trove of emails, court records, photographs and correspondence made public under a law signed last year by US President Donald Trump, contain names, messages and references involving politicians, tech moguls, royalty and cultural figures.

One cricket match, many fears: Why Pakistan can’t take a call on India T20 World Cup clash | Explained

India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Match: With inflation soaring, governance credibility sinking, and institutions hollowed out, no one in Pakistan’s civilian setup wants to own a decision that could trigger public anger.

'Can't trust Trump': Nawaz Sharif aide's warning for Shehbaz Sharif as India-US trade deal rattles Pakistan

Pakistani political commentator and Nawaz Sharif aide, Najam Sethi, has expressed scepticism over Sharif government's excessive flattery of Trump and said that the US President cannot be trusted.

Taiwan, defence and deterrence: Why Takaichi’s 'China hawk' stance rings alarm bells for Beijing

For China, Sanae Takaichi’s decisive mandate raises concerns because she is widely viewed as one of Japan’s most outspoken critics of Beijing.

Scouting, scholarships, massages: How Epstein and Maxwell built a ‘pyramid of abuse’ and why she may stay silent before Congress

The development comes at a time when the US Department of Justice has released millions of internal documents related to Epstein, renewing focus on how he and Maxwell operated a sex trafficking network for decades.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei breaks 37-year rule: What Trump’s attack threat has to do with it?

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei missed a key Air Force Day gathering for the first time in 37 years amid rising tensions with the United States, raising questions about Tehran’s strategic posture.

‘It’s time for the truth’: Epstein survivors air powerful Super Bowl ad demanding full release of case files | WATCH

Epstein Files: The women urge Americans to stand with them and push the US Justice Department to release all remaining files connected to the case under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

US Congressman says parts of Dallas ‘feel like Pakistan’, sparks backlash

Remarks on “Islamisation” of Texas draw criticism and fuel debate on immigration and identity politics.

'China no longer trusts us': Why Maulana Fazlur Rehman says Pakistan is isolated on all fronts

Rehman's remarks add to growing signs that Islamabad’s long-standing strategic playbook has left it increasingly isolated in the region, even as economic and security pressures mount at home.

China’s reported “Starlink killer” microwave tech raises fresh worries about space warfare

Chinese media reports describe a compact high power microwave driver that could interfere with low Earth orbit satellites, but key claims remain unverified.

Jeffrey Leeds alleges wife spent marital funds on lover’s ventures and luxury gifts

Court filings describe claims of an affair, overseas investments and disputed use of joint assets in a high net worth divorce battle.

US official says China secretly tested a nuclear device days after Galwan clash

Allegation linked to June 2020 standoff raises fresh questions about transparency and monitoring.

What the newly released Epstein files say about Ghislaine Maxwell’s links to the Clinton circle

Justice Department documents shed light on Maxwell’s behind-the-scenes role in the early days of the Clinton Global Initiative and her wider ties to the former president’s network.

What are the economic and diplomatic costs of Trump’s tariff threats?

The president’s unpredictability can rattle rivals, but repeated threats without follow-through may weaken U.S. leverage.

Why the Justice Department is struggling to recruit prosecutors under Trump

An exodus of career attorneys, political loyalty tests and mounting caseloads have left key U.S. attorney’s offices stretched thin.

What the new Epstein documents reveal about his efforts to connect with Putin and Russian officials

Freshly released emails show Jeffrey Epstein trying to position himself as a geopolitical fixer with access to the Kremlin, though there is no evidence he ever secured a meeting with Vladimir Putin.

The disturbing rise of “violence without a cause”

Investigators in the US say a small but troubling set of attackers are driven less by ideology and more by contempt for society itself.

Ghislaine Maxwell won’t answer questions during congressional deposition: What the fifth amendment means?

Ghislaine Maxwell will invoke her Fifth Amendment rights and refuse to answer questions during her congressional deposition on Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

Keir Starmer to resign too? How McSweeney’s exit intensifies the Mandelson–Epstein scandal

Keir Starmer faces a political storm as chief of staff McSweeney resigns over Mandelson–Epstein controversy, raising questions about the UK PM’s leadership.

Pakistani newspaper slams Shehbaz Sharif govt as India, US clinch trade deal: 'We never took serious efforts ...'

The article noted that the trade deal between India and US carries vital implications for Pakistan too, which is currently facing 19% tariffs.

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.

Bangladesh votes in world's first Gen Z-inspired election

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is widely expected to win, although a coalition led by the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami is putting up a strong challenge

Chart of the Day: AI product launches drive valuation reset

Anthropic's launch of new AI capabilities for its Claude "Cowork" agent triggered a brutal selloff in IT stocks globally, with India's software exporters suffering their worst single-day decline in nearly six years as investors feared AI automation could render traditional software business models obsolete.

Thailand’s royalists set for surprise election victory as progressives push fails

The pro-democracy People’s Party, which had been leading in the pre-poll surveys, was on track for 115.

Who is Sanae Takaichi? The ‘Iron Lady’ leading Japan after a landslide win

Japan’s first woman prime minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic mandate in a snap election, strengthening her hand to push through tax cuts, defence expansion and a conservative reform agenda.

Data Patterns: Strong execution supports higher growth

With a strong pipeline and growing demand, the company is aiming to scale up quickly and become a model IP-driven company

Pakistan faces vaccine shock as Indian supplies dry up post Operation Sindoor, import bill could triple by 2031

With no domestic vaccine production and international support set to taper off, Pakistan now faces the prospect of soaring import bills at a time when its economy is already under strain.

This Swiss Bank moved $19 mn for Ghislaine Maxwell after Epstein's 2019 arrest: Here's what the new files revealed?

Newly released US Justice Department documents show UBS opened and managed accounts for Ghislaine Maxwell in 2014, months after JPMorgan severed ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

No ‘client list’, no ring case: FBI memos show why Epstein probe didn’t expand

While one Epstein victim made highly public claims that he “lent her” to his rich friends, agents couldn't confirm that and found no other victims telling a similar story, the records said.

'In less than 10 years': Elon Musk says SpaceX to prioritise building self-growing city on moon

Interestingly, the tech billionaire has long advocated the concept of making humanity a “multi-planetary species”, with Mars being touted as the primary destination.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to total of 20 years in national security trial

The trial has been the financial hub's most high-profile national security case.

Trump skips Super Bowl, seeks crypto donations in pre-game ‘AI’ ad; social media calls it as a ‘scam’

US President Donald Trump skipped the Super Bowl but appeared in a pre-game ad seeking cryptocurrency donations, prompting social media users to question its authenticity and label it a “scam.”

Trump wishes USA cricket team luck at T20 World Cup, a day after loss to India

US President Donald Trump posted a message backing the USA cricket team at the T20 World Cup in India, a day after the Americans went down to hosts India in their tournament opener.

Asia stocks jump as Japan’s 'Sanaenomics' win sends Nikkei to record; chip rally lifts futures

A rally in chip stocks and bargain hunting in beaten-down momentum plays including silver had helped shore up sentiment, as did wagers of more rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Trump congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi as LDP wins two-thirds for 'first time since World War II'

US President Donald Trump hailed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s sweeping election victory, praising her leadership and backing her “Conservative, Peace Through Strength Agenda.”

'American polls rigged, stolen': Trump pushes for election reforms and stricter voting rules

Trump calls for sweeping US election reforms, labeling polls “rigged” and urging stricter voter ID and mail-in ballot rules.

Scott Bessent sees ‘unruly’ Chinese trading behind gold price swings

Scott Bessent was responding to a question about a record-breaking rally in precious metals — fueled by speculative buying, geopolitical turmoil and concern about the Federal Reserve’s independence

‘Friendship to greater heights’: What Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s landslide win means for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately congratulated Takaichi, saying he looked forward to taking the India-Japan partnership “to greater heights.”

Leaked US drone footage shows UFO-like objects over Persian Gulf | Watch

Leaked US Air Force drone footage from 2012 shows glowing, UFO-like objects maneuvering over the Persian Gulf, sparking renewed debate on unexplained aerial phenomena.

British PM Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigns over Peter Mandelson appointment amid Epstein- controversy

Starmer faces political backlash after his chief of staff resigns, taking responsibility for advising the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the U.S. despite Epstein ties.

'Is that a drone...': Video of India's second BrahMos strike on Pakistan’s Noor Khan Air Base resurfaces

A new video claiming to show the second BrahMos missile strike on Pakistan’s Noor Khan Air Base during Operation Sindoor has surfaced on social media.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi secures landslide victory in snap elections; PM Modi congratulates her

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition wins a historic landslide, setting the stage for tax cuts and stronger military policies amid rising tensions with China.

Thailand PM's party takes early lead in three-way election race

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party leads early election results amid a three-way contest and ongoing push for constitutional reform.