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The leftist politician is known for his contribution to the APRC report, seen as a crucial starting point on power devolution to the Tamils
Bangladeshi Nationalist Partys ascent to power after 20-years marks a turning point in countrys politics, following violent protests in 2024 which toppled Sheikh Hasina government
A relative said that the family is currently mourning, and it was not appropriate to speak about the settlement money.
The Ford's deployment, first reported by The New York Times, will put two carriers and their accompanying warships in the region; already, the USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying guided-missile destroyers are in the Arabian Sea
South Korean officials initially expressed doubt that Kim Jong Un's daughter could be chosen as a North Korean leader, citing the country's deeply conservative culture and tradition of male-dominated leadership
University officials have not confirmed the victims' identities or the condition of the person wounded, the school said in a news release
Yuko Yamaguchi has been responsible since 1980 for the design of Kitty, who is officially not a cat but a little girl from London, overseeing her rise to the epitome of Japan's kawaii cute soft power
The vote in the 193-member assembly was 117-2, with the United States and Paraguay voting o and Tunisia and Ukraine abstaining
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman claimed election victory on Friday, a top party official told AFP, after the first polls since a deadly 2024 uprising
The chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, who returned to the country from a self-imposed exile in London, is ready to make a striking political debut after the partys historic victory in the elections held on February 12, 2026
The deal will immediately eliminate Taiwan's tariffs of up to 26% on many U.S. agricultural imports, including beef, dairy and corn
If the court moves ahead, it would make Israel one of the few nations including Bahrain to revoke citizenship of people born with the status in their country
She claimed that voter turnout was negligible in most polling centres nationwide, and in many centres across the capital and other areas, there were no voters at all
The lecture is being organised by the Dr. Manmohan Singh Trust and former German Chancellor Merkel will speak on Germany and India in times of global change
The move marks the administrations most extensive rollback of climate change policy, following a series of regulatory cuts aimed at promoting fossil fuel development and hindering clean energy
The British Defence Ministry said some $200 million would go to a NATO scheme backed by U.S. President Donald Trump to buy American weaponry for Kyiv
Credible early trends of the results are expected to trickle in by early morning of Friday (February 13, 2026), party sources said
The Judge said the BBCs application was premature nor had it shown that it would be prejudiced if the stay was not granted
As Bangladesh and Nepal witness a consolidation and reconsolidation of political forces, New Delhi must reflect on whether the subordination of its regional interests to the domestic needs of the BJP is helping
Balochistan is once again at the centre of Pakistans longest-running internal conflict following a major military operation and coordinated militant attacks. This explainer traces the roots of the insurgency back to 1948, examines the provinces vast resources and deep poverty, and unpacks the rise of organised groups like the BLA.
Jaahnavi Kandula was hit by Officer Kevin Dave, who was driving as fast as 119 kph in a 40-kph zone as he responded to a drug overdose call. He had his emergency lights on and had been using his siren at intersections.
This is the second murder of a Hindu person in as many days in Bangladesh; the Hindu population in Bangladesh has faced a series of attacks since December
The Supreme Courts directive follows alarming reports of Imran Khans deteriorating eyesight, prompting concerns over his health and living conditions while incarcerated
Moscow has been trying to nudge Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.
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A female student was also shot. Information about her condition has not yet been released
The rise in the death toll comes as Iran tries to negotiate with the United States over its nuclear programme
And under our leadership, we're becoming a massive energy exporter. In just the past few months, we've made historic trade deals with Japan, Korea, India and others to increase our coal exports dramatically, Mr. Trump said
Madagascar is especially vulnerable to cyclones blowing in off the Indian Ocean and was battered by another deadly cyclone less than two weeks ago
The voting started in 299 out of 300 parliamentary constituencies across the country from 7:30 a.m. (local time) and will continue until 4:30 p.m.
The contest pits two coalitions led by former allies, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami, with opinion polls giving an edge to the BNP
The U.S. House votes 219-211 to oppose Trumps tariffs on Canada, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of his trade policies
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Deputy Commissioner said the suspects mother and stepbrother were also found dead in a home near the school and added the motive remained unclear
Mexico stated it had no information on drones at the border, and lawmakers, along with U.S. media sources, questioned the Trump administrations account, suggesting the shutdown was due to U.S. military drone activity
Mr. Trump said that he and Israels PM Netanyahu had also discussed the tremendous progress being made in Gaza and the Region in general
Attorney General Pam Bondi defends Trump amidst Epstein file turmoil, clashing with Democrats over the Justice Departments handling of abuse victims
Moscow is ready to go as far in relations with India as New Delhi would desire, the Foreign Minister said, adding, the sky is the limit
Incident occurred in the Wanda Budh area, within jurisdiction of Pinyala Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan district, when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan [TTP] terrorists opened fire on police party during routine patrolling, says police
The workers say many of the Ministers and individuals who formed the coterie around Ms. Hasina lacked popularity and acceptance within the party. Businessmen brought to the party by former general secretary Obaidul Quader promoted interests of their businesses, they charge
Arctic and High North security will be strengthened against rising Russian threats as Britain steps up its presence in the region, says U.K. Ministry of Defence
Well-known Albanian actor Anila Bisha, whose face and voice were used to create Diellas avatar, said she had not approved her identity for use in that way
On February 9, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged Iranians to take part in street marches to demonstrate national power and drive the enemy to despair
Jamaat-e-Islami has countered the accusation and said the incident was a staged drama by law enforcement agencies.
The moratorium declared by the president will remain as long as the U.S. doesnt exceed these limits, Mr. Lavrov told Russian lawmakers
At least 10 people dead in the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; dozens more injured
An 18-year-old man entered the Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla Provinces Hat Yai earlier on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) with a gun, the provincial administration said on social media

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