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US Prepares For Potential Weeks-Long Operations Against Iran: Report

The US military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries.

Published on: 14.02.2026 07:00
Harvard University Sued Over Documents Linked To Racial Discrimination Probe

The Justice Department sued Harvard University for allegedly failing to hand over documents related to investigations into racial discrimination in admissions, the latest legal clash between the Trump administration and the Ivy League institution.

Published on: 14.02.2026 06:33
'Strangled, Not Hanged': Doctor Who Observed Epstein Autopsy Makes Big Claim

A pathologist, who observed the post-mortem examination of American financier Jeffrey Epstein, has called for a fresh investigation into the death of the convicted sex offender.

Published on: 14.02.2026 06:33
US Man Awarded Rs 226 Crore Over Chronic Lung Disease Linked To Popular Cooking Spray

US man, Roland Esparza, wins Rs 226 crore after developing rare popcorn lung from PAM cooking spray ingredient diacetyl.

Published on: 14.02.2026 06:26
Mexican Drug Cartel Drones Trigger Laser Strike That Shut Down US Airspace

The government's ability to deal with drones that pose a threat on American soil has been questioned this week after the use of a laser designed to shoot down drones near the border in Texas led to the abrupt closure of the airspace over El Paso

Published on: 14.02.2026 06:11
Cookies To Newspapers: Ukrainian Drones Turn Delivery Agents For Soldiers

Most drones on the battlefield create fear because they are usually carrying explosives. But the Vampire drones sound different to Ukrainian soldiers.

Published on: 14.02.2026 06:08
OpenAI Says Chinese Rival DeepSeek Distilled US AI Models To Gain An Edge

OpenAI has warned US lawmakers that its Chinese rival DeepSeek is using unfair and increasingly sophisticated methods to extract results from leading US AI models to train the next generation of its breakthrough R1 chatbot

Published on: 14.02.2026 06:04
Who Is Sultan Bin Sulayem, Emirati Billionaire Named In Epstein Files

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was a renowned businessman, associated with the rise of Dubai as a trade hub, but revelations of his friendship and lewd correspondence with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have precipitated a sudden fall from grace.

Published on: 14.02.2026 05:59
"I'm Still A Woman Who Stands Tall": French Mass Rape Survivor Gisele Pelicot In Memoir

French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot is rebuilding her life after years of secret abuse that culminated in a landmark trial, leaving France and the world stunned.

Published on: 14.02.2026 05:07
70% Bangladeshis Voted 'Yes' To July Charter. What Does It Mean?

There was also the national referendum on the implementation of a reform package, which saw a 60.26 per cent voter turnout in Bangladesh, with the 'yes' vote winning a clear majority, the Election Commission announced Friday.

Published on: 14.02.2026 04:48
BJP Makes Its Mark In Bangladesh Elections, Wins 1 Seat

In Bangladesh's 13th General Elections, the Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) secured a single seat, with Andaleeve Rahman Partho winning from the Bhola-1 constituency.

Published on: 14.02.2026 04:43
2 Anti-India Terror Accused Among 3 Ex-Convicts Who Won Bangladesh Polls

Three Bangladeshi leaders have suddenly found themselves to be very lucky. Two of them are from Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which won the first national election since the fall of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Published on: 14.02.2026 04:07
Who Is Nikhil Gupta, Indian Man Who Plotted Khalistani Terrorist's Murder

In a major case announced by US authorities, 54-year-old Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, has pleaded guilty to plotting the murder of a US citizen in New York City.

Published on: 14.02.2026 02:56
Indian Man Pleads Guilty To Murder-For-Hire Plot Against Khalistani Terrorist

An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the United States to orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot aimed at assassinating a US citizen and Khalistani Terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City

Published on: 14.02.2026 02:22
Video: US Military's Lethal Kinetic Strike On Narco Boat In The Caribbean

The US military said Friday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:39
Who Is Kim Ju Ae, North Korean Leader's Daughter Set To Become His Successor

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may choose his daughter Kim Ju Ae as his successor, South Korean lawmakers revealed, citing a spy agency briefing.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:35
US Sending Second Aircraft Carrier To Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump said Friday that he decided to move a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East as he presses Iran to make a deal over its nuclear program.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:02
Trump Threatens To Order Election Reforms Ahead Of Midterms

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to try to bypass Congress and force new voting laws ahead of the November midterm elections, where his Republican Party fears losing control of the legislature.

Published on: 14.02.2026 00:57
US Envoy To NATO Says Russia May Never Be Ready For Peace Deal

Washington's representative to NATO said Friday that Russia may never be ready to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine, which Moscow's forces launched nearly four years ago.

Published on: 14.02.2026 00:03
Trump Says Regime Change In Iran "Would Be Best Thing That Could Happen"

President Donald Trump said Friday that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as the US administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran.

Published on: 13.02.2026 23:01

News from Arabic Countries

US ends temporary protected status for Yemeni refugees, asylum seekers

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has determined it is safe for Yemenis to return to their war-torn country.

Published on: 14.02.2026 06:59
This Valentine’s Day, chocolate comes with new risks

Climate shocks and deforestation are reshaping cocoa supply and pushing prices into a more volatile era.

Published on: 14.02.2026 06:08
Why the BNP won Bangladesh’s post-uprising election

Jamaat’s surge reshaped the contest, but constituency arithmetic and network power determined the outcome.

Published on: 14.02.2026 05:56
US pressures Vanuatu at UN over ICJ’s landmark climate change ruling

A cable seen by Al Jazeera says the US 'strongly objects' to the island nation seeking support for the ICJ's ruling.

Published on: 14.02.2026 05:54
BNP wins Bangladesh polls, Tarique Rahman set to be prime minister: Results

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus congratulates Rahman for 'the landslide victory of his party'.

Published on: 14.02.2026 05:36
Could BNP’s landslide win open a new geopolitical chapter for Bangladesh?

Tarique Rahman's decisive victory may redraw regional alignments after years of pro-India policy under ousted PM Hasina.

Published on: 14.02.2026 05:21
India vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups

The cricket world and beyond will be watching as one of sport's greatest rivalry goes ahead despite political turmoil.

Published on: 14.02.2026 05:19
UK’s Mandelson asked to cooperate in Epstein probe by US Congress

US lawmakers say Mandelson holds 'critical information' about Epstein’s operations and have requested cooperation.

Published on: 14.02.2026 05:11
Danish PM says more Greenland talks due after meeting US’s Marco Rubio

New opinion poll finds seven in 10 US adults disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of Greenland issue.

Published on: 14.02.2026 04:18
Trauma and defiance: Life and death of 17-year-old killed fighting Israel

Wael Mesheh, from the West Bank, had wanted to study. But his life took a turn after being imprisoned by Israel.

Published on: 14.02.2026 04:09
Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival

Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers 'have to stay out of politics' when asked about German support for Israel's war.

Published on: 14.02.2026 03:16
Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba’s fuel crisis deepens

A fire at a key fuel refinery in the capital comes amid Cuba's mounting fuel emergency due to US-imposed restrictions.

Published on: 14.02.2026 02:14
Peru to debate removal of President Jose Jeri four months into his term

The debate comes as Jeri, who is not running for re-election, faces allegations of bribery and influence-peddling.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:55
India vs Pakistan: Eager fans brave surge in travel costs for T20 World Cup

Despite soaring travel costs and ticketing challenges, desperate Indian fans travel to Colombo for the match on Sunday.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:06
US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean

At least 133 people have been killed in US attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since September.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:01
Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections

The US president's message comes as part of a broader push to increase federal control of the election process.

Published on: 14.02.2026 00:52
Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote

Thailand's traditional centres of political patronage, the 'Baan Yai' (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.

Published on: 14.02.2026 00:42
US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’: Trump

Trump says he believes negotiations with Iran will be 'successful' as he confirms USS Gerald R Ford deployment.

Published on: 13.02.2026 22:40
US Department of Homeland Security to go into shutdown due to funding lapse

Impasse comes as Trump's Democratic rivals demand reforms to immigration operations after deadly shootings in Minnesota.

Published on: 13.02.2026 22:21
Court orders Trump administration to facilitate deported student’s return

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was deported after attempting to visit her family for Thanksgiving, despite a court order.

Published on: 13.02.2026 22:06
Trump orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East

US President Donald Trump says a second aircraft carrier strike group will deploy to the Middle East.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:36
Trump says planning to ‘make visit’ to Venezuela following Maduro abduction

Trump did not give a timeline for trip, which would make him the first US president to visit the country since 1997.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:30
Co-founder of Palestine Action: government’s ban on group ‘backfired’

After the High Court ruling, Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, says the UK government's ban has backfired.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:25
German leader Merz calls on US and Europe to ‘repair trust’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said a “deep rift” has opened between Europe and the US and called to “repair trust”.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:08
How deep do Epstein’s ties to Britain’s elite go?

New Epstein files expose his ties to Britain’s elite. Could the fallout shake Keir Starmer’s Labour?

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:07