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Trump administration faces first major court deadline today in tariff refund battle

The Justice Department must respond by February 27 as companies push to fast-track refunds that could total $175 billion after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs.

OPINION | Leicester riots report’s claims on RSS and Hindutva questioned

RSSFACTS: A UK study links RSS and Hindutva to Leicester unrest. Critics say it misrepresents facts and ignores civilisational context and historical meaning of Hindutva 

Did Afghanistan shoot down Pakistan’s F-16? Kabul shares video, Grok says isn't real

Afghanistan claims it shot down a Pakistani aircraft as both sides trade allegations and casualty figures following Islamabad’s launch of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif says can 'crush aggressive ambitions' as clashes with Afghanistan escalate

Cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated sharply on Friday, with Islamabad declaring "open war" on Kabul

Mamdani calls meeting with Trump ‘productive,’ discusses major NYC housing project

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he had a “productive” White House meeting with President Trump focused on expanding housing and securing the release of a detained Columbia University student.

Khawaja Asif accuses Taliban of acting as 'proxy for India' amid border tensions with Afghanistan

Asif alleged that Taliban “turned Afghanistan into a colony of India," gathered militants and began “exporting terrorism."

Pakistan launches Operation Ghazab lil-Haq: 133 Afghan Taliban operatives killed as airstrikes target Kabul and Kandahar

Pakistan says it killed 133 Taliban operatives in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq after cross-border clashes, as Kabul counters with its own claims of heavy Pakistani losses amid escalating Durand Line tensions.

Venezuela suspends 19 oil production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro pending review

The oil ministry paused dozens of deals without affecting output as Caracas and Washington review contracts signed under U.S. sanctions.

Edmond de Rothschild to ‘monitor the situation’ after Epstein files reveal CEO Ariane de Rothschild’s links

The Swiss private bank says it has taken necessary measures to protect clients and staff as documents detail Ariane de Rothschild’s years-long correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

Pakistan's Khawaja Asif declares 'open war' with Afghan Taliban: 'Now it will be Dama Dam Mast Qalandar'

The announcement followed strikes by Pakistani forces on what officials claimed were Afghan Taliban defence sites in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia province

Hillary Clinton says Epstein deposition took 'unusual' turn with UFO, Pizzagate questions

When asked directly whether she believed her husband knew of Epstein’s abuse of minors, Clinton responded firmly: “I am.”

Controversy erupts over alleged US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick photo on Epstein Island as DOJ faces questions

Users online claimed that a specific image of Lutnick was taken down from the DOJ’s database, though it reportedly remained accessible through Jmail, a system used to review Epstein’s communications.

Melania Trump to preside over UN Security Council meeting in a first for FLOTUS

Melania's visit comes as the president spearheads his "Board of Peace" initiative, which some critics have said is a way to circumvent the UN Security Council.

Netflix walks away from Warner Bros. bid, clearing path for Paramount

The development will likely see the storied Hollywood studio and a group of TV properties that includes CNN fall into the hands of Paramount, reshaping US media.

US Commerce Secretary makes surprise visit to India, holds 'highly productive' meet with Piyush Goyal

The interaction comes at a sensitive moment for bilateral trade ties following the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down sweeping tariffs imposed earlier by President Donald Trump.

Pakistan strikes Kabul, Kandahar after Afghan border offensive escalates tensions

An AFP journalist in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar, where Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is based, said he heard jets overhead.

Anthropic says won't give US military unconditional AI use: 'Threats do not change our position'

"These threats do not change our position: we cannot in good conscience accede to their request," Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei said in a statement.

US and Iran make 'significant progress' in Oman-mediated talks

The Oman-mediated discussions follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with the US president last Thursday giving Tehran 15 days to reach a deal.

US stations F-22 Raptors in Israel for first time as Iran crisis deepens

This deployment, reported by The Wall Street Journal, represents a notable shift in long-standing US policy, which had previously limited its military footprint in Israel to avoid escalating regional sensitivities.

Silicon Valley talent fight: After Rs 1,800 crore Meta package, AI star jumps ship to OpenAI

Before his stint at Meta, Pang led model development at Apple. His decision to leave Apple last year had already drawn attention because of the scale of Meta’s compensation offer.

EU asks anti-fraud agency to 'look into' Peter Mandelson's Epstein ties

Mandelson, 72, is at the centre of a political storm following the publication of troves of documents detailing his relationship with the convicted sex offender.

UAE lottery: Indian expat Murugananth Govinthan wins Rs 12 crore on first ticket, to split prize and build dream home

Govinthan, who lives in the UAE with his family in rented accommodation, spoke emotionally about what the win means after years of challenges.

FTA talks, UPI pact, AI and defence: What PM Modi’s Israel visit achieved and why it matters | Explained

PM Modi’s visit, his second to Israel since 2017, unfolded against a backdrop of regional instability in West Asia and growing global competition in emerging technologies.

From empire to empty storefront: East India Company closes chapter again

Far removed from the upheaval that marked its historic end, this latest shutdown brings a subdued conclusion to a brand that once shaped the course of Indian and British history.

India–Israel ties enter bold new phase as New Delhi rejects Palestine drift narrative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Israel visit underscores deepening strategic ties rooted in technology and trust, while former diplomat Deepak Vohra says India’s Palestine policy has matured rather than shifted away from its principles.

Hillary Clinton tells lawmakers she knew nothing of Epstein’s crimes, asks panel to question Trump

Appearing in a closed-door deposition on Thursday, Clinton maintained that she had never knowingly crossed paths with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Pakistani forces suffer heavy casualties as Afghanistan launches border offensive in retaliation to airstrikes

The attacks reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on Pakistani forces, with at least nine troops believed to have been seriously wounded.

CNBC to unify digital and TV news operations, cut nearly a dozen jobs: Report

The cuts are part of an overhaul under Editor-in-Chief David Cho, as CNBC prepares to introduce a paywall on its website

OpenAI to make London its biggest research hub outside US

The move feeds into Britain's push to cast itself as an 'AI superpower' and a home for cutting-edge research at a time when governments are vying for investment from major model developers

Warner Bros’ TV decline puts pressure on Netflix deal

Rival Paramount Skydance raised its proposal to buy all of Warner Bros to $110 billion

PM Modi In Israel: Modi & Netanyahu Seal Big Deals; PM Dedicates Knesset Honour to 140 Crore Indians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling his government “amazingly efficient” during high-level talks that also saw the signing of multiple agreements between India and Israel. Addressing PM Modi as “my friend Narendra,” Netanyahu highlighted India’s governance model and the rapid expansion of India–Israel cooperation across sectors such as innovation, agriculture, and technology.

Hillary Clinton to face ‘a lot of questions’ in US House Committee’s Epstein investigation

Hillary Clinton is set to testify before a Republican-led House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, as partisan tensions rise over Donald Trump’s alleged ties and the scope of the probe.

‘Humanity Must Not Suffer’: PM Modi Backs Gaza Peace Plan With Netanyahu at His Side

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong humanitarian message as he voiced India’s support for a Gaza peace plan during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Stressing that “humanity must never become a victim of conflict,” Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and stability while also underscoring the importance of long-standing India–Israel strategic ties.

British citizenship applications by US nationals hit record high

A total of 8,790 Americans sought citizenship through either registration or naturalization in 2025, according to Home Office data

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.”

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.

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

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.

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%

‘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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.