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Tissa Vitarana, leader of Sri Lankas LSSP, dies at 91

The leftist politician is known for his contribution to the APRC report, seen as a crucial starting point on power devolution to the Tamils

13 Feb 2026 4:08 pm
BNP: Back in power after 20 years

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

13 Feb 2026 3:14 pm
Father of Indian student killed in U.S. dies just before $29 million settlement

A relative said that the family is currently mourning, and it was not appropriate to speak about the settlement money.

13 Feb 2026 1:49 pm
Second U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly heading to West Asia as Iran tensions run high

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

13 Feb 2026 1:40 pm
Kim Jong Un's daughter is close to be designated as future leader, says South Korean spy agency

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

13 Feb 2026 12:08 pm
Shooting at South Carolina State University residence complex kills 2, wounds 1

University officials have not confirmed the victims' identities or the condition of the person wounded, the school said in a news release

13 Feb 2026 11:38 am
Hello Kitty designer bows out after 40 years in charge

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

13 Feb 2026 11:11 am
UN approves 40-member scientific panel on impact of artificial intelligence

The vote in the 193-member assembly was 117-2, with the United States and Paraguay voting o and Tunisia and Ukraine abstaining

13 Feb 2026 11:10 am
Bangladesh election results LIVE: 'Serious questions' about integrity of results, says Jamaat-e-Islami

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

13 Feb 2026 10:16 am
Tarique Rahman leads Bangladesh National Party to victory after 20 years

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

13 Feb 2026 9:49 am
U.S., Taiwan finalize deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of U.S. goods

The deal will immediately eliminate Taiwan's tariffs of up to 26% on many U.S. agricultural imports, including beef, dairy and corn

13 Feb 2026 7:38 am
Netanyahu seeks to strip Palestinian citizens convicted of violent crimes of Israeli nationality

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

13 Feb 2026 7:22 am
Hasina slams Bangladesh elections as well-planned farce, demands 'free, fair and inclusive' polls

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

13 Feb 2026 6:56 am
Angela Merkel to deliver first Manmohan Memorial Lecture

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

13 Feb 2026 3:10 am
Trump revokes basis of U.S. climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards

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

13 Feb 2026 1:48 am
Britain pledges major air defence package for Ukraine

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

12 Feb 2026 11:07 pm
Polling ends in Bangladesh for parliamentary election and referendum for constitutional changes

Credible early trends of the results are expected to trickle in by early morning of Friday (February 13, 2026), party sources said

12 Feb 2026 10:52 pm
U.S. Judge rejects BBC's stay application in Trump defamation case

The Judge said the BBCs application was premature nor had it shown that it would be prejudiced if the stay was not granted

12 Feb 2026 8:02 pm
Indias Neighbourhood First policy has largely failed: Roman Gautam

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

12 Feb 2026 7:46 pm
Watch: Why Balochistan remains in conflict with Pakistan | The Hindu Explainer

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.

12 Feb 2026 6:39 pm
Family of Indian student, killed by U.S. officer, to get 262 crore settlement

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.

12 Feb 2026 4:18 pm
Hindu tea garden worker killed in Bangladesh

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

12 Feb 2026 4:03 pm
Imran Khans vision loss: Pakistan Supreme Court orders medical board to examine jailed former Premier

The Supreme Courts directive follows alarming reports of Imran Khans deteriorating eyesight, prompting concerns over his health and living conditions while incarcerated

12 Feb 2026 3:55 pm
WhatsApp says Russia 'attempted to fully block' app

Moscow has been trying to nudge Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.

12 Feb 2026 12:05 pm
Elections in Bangladesh: looking towards the future | Explained

Which are the two major blocs competing in the Bangladesh elections? What is the referendum for?

12 Feb 2026 10:11 am
Teacher dies after Thailand school shooting

A female student was also shot. Information about her condition has not yet been released

12 Feb 2026 9:32 am
Deaths in Iran's crackdown on protests reach at least 7,000, activists say

The rise in the death toll comes as Iran tries to negotiate with the United States over its nuclear programme

12 Feb 2026 9:25 am
U.S. President Trump hails trade deal with India as historic

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

12 Feb 2026 9:11 am
Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and crushes houses; death toll at 31

Madagascar is especially vulnerable to cyclones blowing in off the Indian Ocean and was battered by another deadly cyclone less than two weeks ago

12 Feb 2026 8:22 am
Voting begins in Bangladesh's crucial parliamentary elections

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.

12 Feb 2026 7:47 am
Bangladesh polls LIVE: Country votes in landmark election after Gen Z revolution

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

12 Feb 2026 7:07 am
U.S. House votes to slap back Trumps tariffs on Canada

The U.S. House votes 219-211 to oppose Trumps tariffs on Canada, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of his trade policies

12 Feb 2026 5:42 am
Police identify suspect in Canada school shooting as 18-year-old

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

12 Feb 2026 3:03 am
U.S. says Mexican cartel drones breached Texas airspace

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

12 Feb 2026 2:36 am
Trump insists on continued Iran talks in meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu

Mr. Trump said that he and Israels PM Netanyahu had also discussed the tremendous progress being made in Gaza and the Region in general

12 Feb 2026 1:44 am
Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn page on turmoil over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi defends Trump amidst Epstein file turmoil, clashing with Democrats over the Justice Departments handling of abuse victims

11 Feb 2026 11:38 pm
Except Trump, nobody has stated India's refusal to buy Russian oil: FM Sergei Lavrov tells countrys Parliament

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

11 Feb 2026 10:21 pm
Four policemen killed, two injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistans KPK

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

11 Feb 2026 9:55 pm
Grassroots workers of Awami League blame top Ministers, former General Secretary for downfall of party

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

11 Feb 2026 9:42 pm
U.K. to double troops in Norway to defend against 'rising' Russian threat

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

11 Feb 2026 9:08 pm
Actor behind Albania's AI Minister wants her face back

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

11 Feb 2026 8:02 pm
Iran marks revolution anniversary with rallies amid U.S. threats

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

11 Feb 2026 7:26 pm
Bangladesh election: BNP accuses Jamaat-e-Islami of trying to buy votes hours before polling

Jamaat-e-Islami has countered the accusation and said the incident was a staged drama by law enforcement agencies.

11 Feb 2026 7:18 pm
Russia says it will stick to New STARTs nuclear arms limits as long as U.S. does

The moratorium declared by the president will remain as long as the U.S. doesnt exceed these limits, Mr. Lavrov told Russian lawmakers

11 Feb 2026 6:45 pm
Canada school shooting: India stands in solidarity, PM Modi says

At least 10 people dead in the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; dozens more injured

11 Feb 2026 6:09 pm
Gunman who entered southern Thailand school detained, hostages freed, police official says

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

11 Feb 2026 5:28 pm