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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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'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.
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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
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‘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.”
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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Yunus-led Bangladesh government seeks UN assistance to investigate Osman Hadi killing
Bangladesh has asked the UN human rights office to assist in a “fair and impartial” investigation into the killing of activist Osman Hadi, whose death sparked violent protests months ahead of national elections.
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Starlink licence in Pakistan delayed over data security concerns and geopolitical sensitivities
Pakistan has put SpaceX’s Starlink approval on hold, citing data security risks, geopolitical sensitivities involving the US, and growing competition from Chinese satellite internet firms.
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What is China’s ‘Starlink killer’? High-power microwave weapon targeting satellites
China’s new TPG1000Cs high-power microwave weapon, capable of delivering 20 gigawatts of energy, could pose a serious threat to low-Earth orbit satellites such as SpaceX’s Starlink, researchers say.
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Takaichi win primes Japan stocks for gains, dampens yen and bonds
Exit polls suggest the LDP is set to win a majority, with public broadcaster NHK forecasting the ruling coalition may take two-thirds of the seats, a result that many investors had positioned for in recent weeks.
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‘No one has the right to dictate’: Iran defies US threats, won’t abandon uranium enrichment
Iran has reiterated that it will not abandon uranium enrichment despite US threats, insisting that no country has the right to dictate its nuclear policy, days after renewed talks with Washington.
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Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks, says only Trump can broker deal
By Tom Balmforth and Daniel FlynnKYIV, Feb 8 Kyiv's foreign minister has said the Ukrainian and Russian leaders need to meet in person to hash out..
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Japan PM Takaichi’s party set for big majority in lower house: NHK exit poll
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on track for a decisive lower house majority, NHK exit polls showed, after voters braved heavy snowfall to cast their ballots.
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Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘baby ranch’ plan: Did he aim to impregnate 20 women to create a ‘super race’?
Jeffrey Epstein had for years floated a disturbing “baby ranch” idea, seeking to impregnate multiple women at his New Mexico estate to create a self-described “super race” a plan discussed with scientists but never proven to have been carried out.
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Russia turns to India, Sri Lanka for way out of its labour crisis
Russia estimates the economy needs 11 million more laborers by the end of the decade.
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Did Epstein die a day before he was officially pronounced dead? New DOJ files raise questions
Newly released DOJ files have reignited questions over Jeffrey Epstein’s death after a US government statement announcing it appeared to be dated a day before he was officially found dead in his New York prison cell.
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In “Melania,” image is everything — and one comparison is conspicuously absent
The documentary frames Melania Trump alongside select first ladies, but leaves out perhaps the most obvious parallel.
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How Edmond de Rothschild ended up working closely with Jeffrey Epstein
Emails show the late financier played a far deeper advisory role at Edmond de Rothschild than previously described.
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Putin isn’t winning. Europe shouldn’t talk as if he is
Russia projects confidence in Ukraine. The reality is harder and messier — and Europe’s tone matters.
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Jaish commander claims Asim Munir called response to Operation Sindoor as ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’
A Jaish-e-Mohammed commander has alleged that Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir framed Islamabad’s response to India’s Operation Sindoor as a religious war under the banner of “Ghazwa-e-Hind.”
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Peering inside Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier”: Scientists capture rare footage beneath Thwaites ice
A daring expedition used a camera lowered nearly a kilometre into the heart of Thwaites Glacier. The footage offers a new glimpse into hidden ice structures and melting patterns that could reshape sea-level forecasts.
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UK Scientists build electric jelly robot that bends and moves like living matter
A group of researchers in the UK has developed an unusual soft robot that moves without motors, joints, or hard components. Instead, it reacts to electric fields, allowing it to shift shape and move in ways that traditional machines cannot.
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From ‘Made in USA’ to made elsewhere: Trump Mobile’s T1 phone hits a reality check
Trump Mobile’s much-touted smartphone has dropped its “Made in USA” claims amid production changes. The shift highlights broader challenges in U.S. manufacturing and raises questions about earlier patriotic marketing promises.
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Grok’s identity fail: Musk’s AI won’t say it’s him in Epstein photo
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok made headlines after refusing to identify him in a controversial image supposedly taken by Jeffrey Epstein. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about AI accuracy, misuse, and the ethics of automated image recognition.
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Fortnite denies claims Epstein is alive after viral gaming account mix-up
Epic Games shuts down conspiracy linking Jeffrey Epstein to active Fortnite play. Developers call the theory a “ruse” as misinformation spreads online following the release of Epstein’s files.
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'Never met Epstein': Dalai Lama’s office moves to shut down social media claims
The Epstein Files is a set of documents containing the names, photographs, letters and other dealings related to Jeffrey Epstein, who was charged with the offence of sex trafficking of minors.
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Thailand votes in a high-stakes election. Here’s what matters
A reformist party is leading in polls, but Thailand’s recent history shows that electoral victory does not always translate into power
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Winter Olympics are running out of winter
From Cortina to the Alps, rising temperatures are quietly rewriting the rules of cold-weather sport
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Why Epstein’s 'wife hunt' emails are haunting Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit
Among the most widely cited exchanges is a 2012 email in which Epstein wrote to the crown princess that he was on a “wife hunt”, adding that “Paris is proving interesting, but I prefer Scandinavians.”
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'Feels like Pakistan, not Dallas': Texas Congressman Brandon Gill’s ‘Islamisation’ claim sparks backlash
Texas Congressman Brandon Gill said constituents fear “Islamisation” of the Dallas area, remarks that have sparked debate over migration and identity politics.
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Inside Russia’s Ufa knife attack: A teen suspect, a swastika graffiti and neo-Nazi links
According to Russia’s Interior Ministry, the teenager entered a dormitory of the State Medical University in Ufa, which houses foreign students, and began stabbing occupants inside the building.
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As Musk tops $800 billion, his trillionaire path runs through SpaceX, not Tesla. Here’s why
Elon Musk’s net worth has surged to $845 billion as SpaceX and xAI now drive most of his wealth, eclipsing Tesla’s role.
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Inside the Epstein files’ most disturbing rumour: The ‘eating babies’ claim, fact-checked
After the DOJ released millions of Epstein records, 'eating babies' claims spread online. Snopes says references exist, but evidence remains unverified.
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PM Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties
India's foreign ministry said on Thursday the two countries were in the process of establishing a multi-layered arrangement to collaborate in the semiconductor sector.
