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Schumacher’s death was briefly overshadowed online by confusion over his name. As news spread, social media users mistakenly assumed the reports referred to Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher.

‘No democracy left in Bangladesh’: Why Tarique Rahman’s return changes nothing | Exclusive

Former diplomat Veena Sikri says Tarique Rahman’s return will not restore democracy in Bangladesh, warning of Jamaat influence, flawed elections and deepening political instability with regional security implications.

US seizes Russia-flagged tanker after chase from Venezuela

The US Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security “today announced the seizure of the M/V Bella 1 for violations of US sanctions,” the command said in a social media post.

Asim Munir’s double game: Hamas–Lashkar nexus grows as Gaza talks with Trump continue. Why this risks India

Pakistan’s actions lay bare a stark truth: the terror state that harbours Lashkar-e-Taiba and offers a platform to Hamas cannot be trusted to play a constructive role in peace or stability.

Is Bangladesh sliding towards ‘another Pakistan’ on India’s eastern flank?

Former diplomat Veena Sikri warns Bangladesh risks falling into Pakistan’s strategic orbit, citing ISI influence, Jamaat-e-Islami’s rise and terror networks, posing growing security challenges for India’s eastern flank and North-East.

Inside Iran’s protests: Why ‘Trump Street’ signs are appearing amid deepening unrest | WATCH

The appearance of “Trump Street” in protest zones underscores how demonstrators are using symbolism to express both defiance of Iran’s leadership and awareness of global power dynamics.

Pakistan’s lobbying playbook: How Trump’s ex-doctor Ronny Jackson helped Islamabad clinch $500 million mining deal during Op Sindoor

Jackson’s role is not limited to Pakistan. He has also been fronting Trump-linked mining interests in Africa, particularly in Congo and Rwanda.

OpenAI challengers test appetite for China AI with twin IPOs

Zhipu and Minimax begin trading Thursday and Friday, respectively, in a litmus test of whether investors believe China’s fledgling AI industry can compete on a global stage.

Exclusive: Killings of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh ‘worse than 1971’, jizya fears resurface: Former diplomat

Former diplomat Veena Sikri warns killings of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh have continued for 18 months, worse than 1971, with alleged Jizya demands, impunity for attackers and growing fear among communities.

Military action, purchase or pressure? Why Greenland is Trump’s next 'fixation' and what comes next | Explained

Trump’s fixation with Greenland is not new. He first floated the idea publicly in 2019, during his first term, when he likened the potential acquisition to “essentially a large real estate deal.”

PM Modi speaks to Israel's Netanyahu; both resolve to fight terror with greater determination

"Glad to speak with my friend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and convey New Year greetings to him and the people of Israel," Modi said.

Donald Trump’s latest claim on India and Apache delay: 'Good friend Modi said sir, may I see you please?'

Referring to delays in the delivery of Apache attack helicopters, Donald Trump claimed that PM Modi personally approached him to resolve the issue.

‘Please, Donald, I beg you’: Trump mocks Macron, claims tariff threat forced France to hike drug prices

Donald Trump said he coerced France and other countries into sharply raising prescription drug prices by threatening sweeping tariffs, a claim not confirmed by Paris.

Meet the “perfect” February: a once in a decade calendar coincidence

If you have been on X lately, chances are you have seen people talking about something called “Perfect February.” It did not start as a big campaign or a planned challenge. It was just a regular post that struck a chord, and within days, thousands of others began adding their own take.

Birthday ski package ignites controversy at Chinese resort

A ski resort in northeastern China has sparked a lively online debate after a video showed an instructor carrying a woman down the slope as part of a pricey celebration package. The unusual service was meant to be a fun birthday experience, but many social media users have criticised it as unsafe or inappropriate.

Freelancer hijacks company website to force payment, posts “pay me to get access” message

A bizarre dispute between a UK tech company and an unpaid contractor ended up live on the company’s own website when the frustrated coder took control of the platform and posted an unmistakable demand. The unusual incident highlights ongoing challenges in the tech world over payments, access rights and online security.

7 bullets, one chilling message: Journalist's killing is proof why 'protection money' is meaningless for Hindus in Bangladesh

Despite having paid nearly three lakh taka to avoid harm, Bairagi was not spared. His family says the murder has shattered any remaining sense of security for Hindus in the area.

From confirmed to cancelled: hotel’s sudden snub of India conference guests causes storm

A hotel’s decision to cancel a booking set off a storm of criticism online after it emerged that the reservation was linked to an Indian conference. What could have been a routine travel issue quickly turned into a wider argument about fairness, professionalism, and how hotels should treat international guests.

Pakistan leverages Op Sindoor to win billion-dollar defence orders, claims won't need IMF bailouts soon

The Pakistani defence minister also resorted to exaggerated claims about his country's performance against India during the four-day military escalation in May, saying that the air force put up an "outstanding" show.

OPINION | As the 'Don' runs riot in Venezuela, Western media reach for the dictionary

By avoiding legally precise language when Maduro was kidnapped, Western media reframed a foreign military operation as procedural necessity, echoing patterns seen during past interventions

What is the ‘Jizya’ tax that was cited before a Hindu man’s killing in Bangladesh

A killing in Bangladesh has drawn attention to a word most people only encounter in history books. After the death of a Hindu shopkeeper, his friends and family said he had been threatened with something called “jizya” before he was attacked. The claim has shocked many and left others asking what the term even means and why it was brought up in a modern day crime.

Aldrich Ames, the CIA’s most devastating traitor, and the quiet life of betrayal

He was not driven by ideology but by money, resentment and ruthless compartmentalization — and his espionage for Moscow cost the United States some of its most valuable agents.

China weighs Meta’s Manus deal in widening battle over AI and tech control

Beijing is examining whether the sale of the Chinese-founded AI start-up to Meta breaches export control rules, in a case that could test how far China is willing to police the global break-up of tech ecosystems.

Polymarket says the US did not ‘invade’ Venezuela and bettors are furious

The prediction platform’s refusal to settle a $10.5 million market after the raid that captured Nicolás Maduro is exposing the legal, financial and ethical grey zones of the booming betting-on-politics industry.

How Maduro and his wife were injured during the US raid, and what officials told US Congress

Trump administration officials say the Venezuelan leader and Cilia Flores were hurt while trying to flee and hide, even as lawyers describe the incident as a violent abduction and questions swirl about the scale of the operation.

Trump’s off-script speech was packed with false claims. Here’s what the facts actually show

From crime in Washington to January 6, mail-in voting and the economy, the president recycled a long list of debunked talking points — and added some new distortions.

Pakistan DG ISPR threatens India with ‘mazaa na karaya toh paise vaapis’, admits ‘we also killed our own citizens’

Pakistan DG ISPR Lt Gen Chaudhry uses street language at a briefing, acknowledges Pakistani casualties, and warns of potential India-Afghanistan threats.

UBS 25-year Asia veteran departs ahead of new wave of job cuts

Lafon, the global co-head of distribution in Singapore, left late last year in a mutual agreement with the bank

Stark wealth gap in UK: Indian-origin people see sharp rise, Pakistanis steep decline, finds study

The study found that wealth gains since 2012 have been concentrated among white British and Indian households.

China’s feud with Japan worsens as Tokyo slams export controls

Japan relied on China for around 70% of its rare earth imports as of 2024, according to the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security

Pakistan DG ISPR calls Indian journalists, critics ‘RAW agents’, issues warning to India and Afghanistan

Pakistan’s military spokesperson sparked controversy by naming Indian journalists and social media handles as alleged “RAW agents” during a briefing, using unusually aggressive rhetoric while issuing warnings to India and Afghanistan.

Venezuela 'dark fleet' tanker evades US Coast Guard as Russia sends submarine escort

The unusual naval move follows weeks of U.S. pursuit of a reflagged oil tanker tied to Venezuela, underscoring rising tensions over sanctioned crude shipments and global energy flows.

Iran unrest: Security forces fire tear gas at Tehran bazaar, death toll rises to 36

Security forces clashed with protesters across Iran as demonstrations over rising living costs continue, leaving at least 36 dead and thousands detained.

India concerned over Venezuela crisis, urges all parties to prioritise citizens’ safety: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is concerned about developments in Venezuela, urging all parties to prioritise the safety and well-being of its people while highlighting New Delhi’s long-standing diplomatic ties with the country.

Trump says Melania ‘hates’ his dancing and calls it ‘unpresidential’ as he mocks Maduro for imitating him

Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro’s attempt to mock his rally dance was a provocative act, while revealing that first lady Melania Trump considers his own dancing “unpresidential,” as Venezuela’s former leader faces trial in the US.

Bangladesh: Hindu man dies after jumping into canal to escape mob over theft suspicion

The incident comes amid a reported surge in violence against religious minorities in the neighbouring country ahead of its first parliamentary elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted the Sheikh Hasina government

Chat platform Discord files confidentially for IPO

The San Francisco-based chat app company is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. on a listing

Oil falls after Trump says Venezuela will send oil to United States

Trump’s post shows he would rather increase supply than limit it, adding to concerns about an oversupply issue in the global market

Maduro’s capture likely caught Ayatollah’s attention more than anything else, says ex-US NSA Bolton

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton said Iran’s leadership appears to be fracturing amid expanding protests, adding that the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro likely sent a strong warning to the Ayatollah.

Asian stock rally eases as Japan slips, oil falls

The Nikkei 225 Index fell 0.4% at the open, pushing the MSCI Asia Pacific Index lower after four days of gains.

Trump says Venezuela will hand over 30–50 million barrels of oil to the US

Donald Trump said Venezuela’s interim authorities will transfer 30–50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the US, to be sold at market prices with proceeds under his direct control following Maduro’s capture.

She tried courting Trump in 2017. Now Delcy Rodríguez runs post-Maduro Venezuela

Delcy Rodríguez’s rise from Chávez-era exile to Venezuela’s interim president shows how oil pragmatism, not elections, reshaped Trump’s Venezuela strategy.

Berkshire’s Abel to receive 19% salary bump in first year as CEO

He is still serving as chairman of the company, whose holdings span insurance companies, utilities, railroads and a stock portfolio valued at $283 billion as of Sept. 30.

Chevron lines up 11 ships as Venezuela’s dark fleet vanishes

The Houston-based company operates in Venezuela under a license granted by the US Treasury Department and it is the only Western firm allowed to produce and export crude oil amid American sanctions.

'The war would have happened anyway': Former US NSA John Bolton rejects Trump’s claim, says Putin won’t deal

When asked whether he agrees with the US President's claims that the war would not have happened under a Trump presidency, Former National Security Advisor of the United States, John Bolton.

Emerging assets move past Venezuela risk to scale fresh highs

The Chilean peso led gains among peers as copper prices extended rallies. President-elect José Antonio Kast also told business executives that he will nominate Jorge Quiroz as finance minister.

Oracle’s debt ‘unlikely’ to trigger cut to junk grade, UBS says

The software company’s rating could be cut one notch to the lowest investment-grade tier, but worries that Oracle may be dropped to junk status are likely overblown, UBS strategist Matthew Mish said in an interview Tuesday.

Siemens’ Busch eyes M&A in operations software, AI, life science

“We can imagine doing more there,” Busch said Tuesday in an interview with Bloomberg Television, referring to the firm’s $5.1 billion acquisition last year of Dotmatics, which is enabling AI-driven drug development.

Nvidia CEO says he’s ‘perfectly fine’ with billionaires tax

“I’ve got to tell you, I have not even thought about it once,” Huang said Tuesday when asked about the proposed tax on Bloomberg Television.