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Iran says nuclear deal 'within reach' after third round of Geneva talks with US amid war fears
The talks followed sharp rhetoric from Donald Trump, who in his State of the Union address accused Iran of “pursuing sinister nuclear ambitions.”
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China ousts minister, strips lawmakers as Xi Jinping expands military graft crackdown
China removed senior officials, including Minister Wang Xiangxi, from key posts amid corruption investigations, days before the “Two Sessions”, as President Xi Jinping intensifies a sweeping anti-graft campaign targeting the military.
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Talent wars: OpenAI lures AI researcher who drew Rs 1,800-crore salary package at Meta
At Meta, Pang led AI infrastructure efforts within its Superintelligence Labs, the division tasked with building the company’s next-generation AI models
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Loan defaults, politics and power: Why Bangladesh’s new central bank chief is facing intense backlash | Explained
The controversy erupted after the sudden exit of Ahsan Habib Mansur, a respected economist who had been appointed during the Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime.
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Chip stocks get hit as Nvidia tumbles; oil climbs
While 330 shares in the S&P 500 rose, the benchmark fell. The Nasdaq 100 lost 1.5%
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‘I owe India a great personal debt’: Netanyahu recalls first date with wife Sara at Indian restaurant
The Israeli prime minister had earlier recalled the same memory when he hosted Modi in July 2017, remarking at the time that the “food was great”.
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After interference allegations, how is Canada softening its stance on India ahead of Carney’s visit?
Canada has softened its stance on alleged Indian interference ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s India visit, signalling a diplomatic reset focused on trade, security dialogue and rebuilding strained bilateral relations.
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South Korea sees biggest rise in births in nearly 20 years: 'Echo boomers' are having children, but how long will the trend last
The 6.8 per cent jump in births was the second straight yearly rise and the fourth-highest increase since the government began compiling comparable data in 1970.
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Poland will stay US ally but can’t be a sucker, Sikorski says
Sikorski told parliament on Thursday that deteriorating relations between the US and Europe “pose a particular challenge” for his country after Washington has remained the pillar of its foreign policy for decades.
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Epstein’s second life: How powerful banks and wealthy backers kept him afloat after 2008 conviction
The DOJ files paint a picture of a registered sex offender who did not disappear after his conviction but remained financially and socially connected at the highest levels.
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Børge Brende quits as World Economic Forum CEO over Epstein links: What were the allegations?
Børge Brende resigned as World Economic Forum president after an independent review into his past meetings and messages with Jeffrey Epstein found no additional wrongdoing beyond previously disclosed contacts.
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Pentagon ultimatum puts Anthropic on the brink: Why the AI firm is under fire from US Defence Department
For Anthropic, the stakes are unusually high. Beyond losing a defence contract, the company could be labelled a “supply chain risk,” a designation that would effectively bar any Pentagon-linked organisation from using its technology.
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FBI director Kash Patel fires 6 agents linked to Donald Trump Mar-a-Lago documents probe: Report
Kash Patel dismissed at least six FBI agents tied to the 2022 Trump documents probe, drawing condemnation from the FBI Agents Association over alleged violations of due process.
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WEF chief Borge Brende steps down following review of Epstein ties, Alois Zwinggi to take over
Brende made the announcement in a statement issued after disclosures by the US Justice Department revealed that he had attended three business dinners with Epstein and had exchanged emails and text messages with him.
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India, Israel sign pact to link UPI systems in major digital payments push; Know where else the platform works
India-Israel UPI Pact: The agreement will connect India’s Unified Payments Interface, one of the world’s largest real-time digital payment platforms, with Israel’s domestic payments framework.
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Tesla faces lawsuit over H-1B hiring and American layoffs: Why hiring practices landed the EV maker in US court
The ruling comes at a time when immigration-linked employment practices are under intense political scrutiny following the return of Donald Trump to the White House.
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Will House of Lords push Britain to confront Pakistan over Imran Khan’s imprisonment?
Peers in the House of Lords voiced concern over Imran Khan’s health and imprisonment, urging the UK government to press Islamabad on medical access, family visits and fair legal proceedings.
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Sheikh Hasina’s unfinished exit story: Why Bangladesh President’s Yunus offensive has triggered Jamaat pushback
Rahman launched a sharp attack on Shahabuddin through a Facebook post, questioning the President’s credibility and accusing him of suppressing crucial details related to the political upheaval of August 5, 2024.
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Can King Charles III step in to save Veeraswamy, Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant?
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant, Veeraswamy, faces closure after The Crown Estate declined to renew its lease, prompting petitions and calls for King Charles III to intervene.
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Operation Sindoor fallout: How Asim Munir has made Pakistan’s nuclear posture look fragile after India action | Explained
Operation Sindoor marked a significant shift in India’s security response doctrine, focusing on punitive strikes against terrorist infrastructure rather than restraint.
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'Largest government cover-up': DOJ accused of hiding Epstein interviews as Trump claims exoneration
Trump has repeatedly denied the allegation and has argued that the DOJ’s so-called “Epstein Files” release cleared him of any wrongdoing.
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US blocks Venezuela from funding Maduro’s defence fees, lawyer says
US authorities are blocking the Venezuelan government from paying legal fees for Nicolas Maduro’s defence in his New York drug trafficking case, his lawyer told a federal court.
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Military purge leaves China’s PLA with ‘serious deficiencies’: How Xi’s anti-corruption drive is hitting readiness
In its annual Military Balance report, the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies said ongoing corruption investigations have left the PLA with “serious deficiencies” at senior command levels.
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OPINION | India-Israel equation needs to evolve from transactionalism to one of shared destinies
Netanyahu wants to free Israel of US military aid within a decade. It opens up new opportunities of collaboration for India and Israel if friction points such as the one on IP are addressed
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Stephen Hawking seen sipping drinks with bikini-clad women in Epstein files; what did family clarify?
Stephen Hawking’s family clarifies that a viral photo showing him with two bikini-clad women was taken with his long-term carers, dismissing any insinuations of misconduct.
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Kim Jong Un, daughter Ju Ae appear in matching outfits at military parade, fuel succession buzz
Kim Jong Un’s appearance with daughter Ju Ae in matching leather jackets at a military parade has intensified speculation that she is being groomed as North Korea’s next leader.
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Why key Epstein files mentioning an accusation against Trump are missing
An index shows FBI interview records exist, but several summaries tied to a woman’s claim against the president were never released.
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Why Trump’s top general is walking a tightrope on Iran
As military options against Iran are quietly prepared, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs is trying to avoid a public clash with the president while keeping the Pentagon out of another strategic misstep.
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Why young Americans are ‘Chinamaxxing’ and what it says about US soft power
What looks like a TikTok joke about hot water and fruit tea is quietly reshaping how a new generation views China, and how it feels about life at home.
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Where Mexico’s most wanted cartel leader made his last stand
In the resort town of Tapalpa, a deadly military raid exposed how cartel power, state absence and a fragile calm have coexisted for years.
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How the Clintons ended up agreeing to testify in the Epstein congressional probe
A long-running standoff with House Republicans flipped into a last-minute compromise after a contempt threat, putting both Bill and Hillary Clinton in the deposition chair this week.
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'Karma is real': Elon Musk's social media remark takes centre stage after Bill Gates reportedly apologises over Epstein allegations
The friction between the two billionaires dates back to Gates’ decision to short Tesla stock, reportedly to the tune of $500 million.
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1,800 firms sue to recover $130 billion after US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
US companies are filing thousands of lawsuits to recover billions in import duties after the Supreme Court struck down former President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
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'You know, Asim Munir is going to ...': Sister on what jailed leader Imran Khan told her during last meeting
Imran Khan, founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been incarcerated since 2023 after being convicted in multiple cases
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How Beijing helped free 3 Chinese scientists jailed in US ‘worm’ smuggling case
The US Justice Department dismissed charges against three Chinese research scholars accused of smuggling biological materials, with defence lawyers citing diplomatic intervention by Beijing.
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'Will it give me a job?': Nepal's election promises don't stop youth exodus
Nepal's youth unemployment rate of 20.6% is the highest among all of South and Southeast Asian nations, according to World Bank data, underscoring the failure of successive governments to solve a jobs crisis.
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'Pakistan living in ‘La-La Land’: India slams Pakistan at UNHRC over Jammu and Kashmir remarks
India delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at the UNHRC, defending Jammu and Kashmir’s legal status and highlighting its development and democratic progress.
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Why the world was tracking PM Modi’s Israel flight in real time: Inside the global buzz around Air India One
The flight had departed from Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi on the morning of February 25, 2026. A direct journey from India to Israel typically takes six to seven hours.
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From Iron Dome to Iron Beam: India eyes MoU on tech transfer for Mission Sudarshan Chakra
India and Israel are poised to sign a multi-billion-dollar defence agreement that could include the transfer of advanced Iron Dome and Iron Beam technologies, significantly deepening their strategic partnership.
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US moves six more F-22 stealth fighter jets to West Asia ahead of nuclear talks: Is Washington planning attack?
The United States has deployed six additional F-22 stealth fighter jets to West Asia ahead of fresh nuclear talks with Iran, raising questions about Washington’s strategic intentions in the region.
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India's IT sector: Dawn or dusk in the age of AI?
India built the world's back office. Now AI is threatening to automate it
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Iran ramps up oil tanker loading as US builds military force
Exports from Kharg Island from Feb. 15 to 20 were at nearly 20.1 million barrels, data from Kpler show
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Canada says India no longer linked to violent crimes ahead of Carney’s New Delhi visit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s India visit aims to rebuild diplomatic trust, expand security cooperation and accelerate trade talks, including a proposed CEPA to significantly boost bilateral commerce.
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PM Modi’s ‘car diplomacy’ on display as he shares ride with Israeli PM Netanyahu after historic Knesset address
Narendra Modi’s shared car ride with Benjamin Netanyahu after his Knesset address spotlighted his trademark “car diplomacy” as India deepens strategic ties with Israel and other global partners.
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Zelensky, Trump agree next round of trilateral talks should pave way for leaders’ meeting
Volodymyr Zelensky said he and Donald Trump agreed that early March trilateral talks with Russia and the US should advance negotiations to a leaders’ summit as efforts to end the war intensify.
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IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions, warns of global stability risks
The IMF said Wednesday that Washington should work constructively with partners "to address concerns over unfair trade practices and agree on a coordinated reduction in trade restrictions.
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Rubio flags Iran missile stance as 'big problem' ahead of Geneva talks
“I would say that the Iranian insistence on not discussing ballistic missiles is a big, big problem,” Rubio told reporters, signaling that Washington wants any diplomatic track to extend beyond nuclear issues.
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'India-Israel FTA to unlock untapped trade potential,' says PM Modi at Knesset
“Our teams are working hard to negotiate an ambitious Free Trade Agreement. It will unlock the vast untapped potential in our trade relationship,” the Prime Minister said.
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Epstein Files: Democrats accuse US govt of 'largest cover-up in modern history' over Trump sex abuse claims
The Justice Department has released millions of pages from files connected to notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein under a transparency law enacted last year.
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Canada warns OpenAI of regulations after ChatGPT linked to Tumbler Ridge mass shooting scrutiny
Senior OpenAI officials were in Ottawa on Tuesday after being summoned to discuss the company's decision not to notify police about posts by Jesse Van Rootselaar, an 18‑year‑old transgender woman who killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge.
