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Opinion: Opinion | Trump's Claims vs Numbers: Can India Really Replace 87 Million Tonnes Of Russian Oil?

US and Venezuelan exports, even when taken together, fail to match the huge volume of crude India has been getting from Russia.

Published on: 10.02.2026 07:10
'We Are America': Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Show Gives A Message Of Unity

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show celebrated America - all of it - with a message of unity. To better understand some of the significance of Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday night, start at the end.

Published on: 10.02.2026 06:54
Jake Paul's "Fake American" Punch At Bad Bunny Doesn't Land. Here's Why

Jake Paul faced flak online for calls to boycott Bad Bunny's halftime performance, the first all-Spanish set in Super Bowl history.

Published on: 10.02.2026 06:43
After Trump's "Zero Tariff" Claim, A White House Factsheet On India-US Deal

The Donald Trump administration has termed the new India-United States trade deal a "historic" step, which, according to the White House, will open the Indian market of over 1.4 billion people to American products.

Published on: 10.02.2026 06:21
A King Faces Reckoning As Disgraced Brother's Epstein Links Shake The Crown

Buckingham Palace said it "stands ready" to support a police investigation into the conduct of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, after further damaging claims emerged over his association with offender Epstein.

Published on: 10.02.2026 06:03
'Attack, Don't Negotiate': Iran Man's Video Appeal To Trump Before Suicide

An Iranian man has reportedly died by suicide after posting a social media video of himself urging US President Donald Trump not to make a deal with Iran's theocratic regime.

Published on: 10.02.2026 05:53
Kimbal Musk, Brother Of Elon Musk, Clarifies His Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein

Kimbal Musk, the brother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has issued a clarification on social media about his alleged connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 10.02.2026 05:45
1990 Bangladesh Mass Uprising: The Fall Of General Hussain Muhammad Ershad

Bangladesh is all set to vote in what's the country's first national election since the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.

Published on: 10.02.2026 05:20
Video: Plane Pulls Off Landing On US Highway, Then Crashes Into Many Cars

A small plane crashed into multiple vehicles on a busy road in Georgia, US, during an emergency landing on Monday.

Published on: 10.02.2026 04:38
'Act Now': Global Body Flags Rise In Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh Ahead Of Polls

A broad international alliance of human rights organisations, faith groups, and civil society leaders has issued an urgent global appeal warning that Hindus in Bangladesh are facing escalating violence and systematic persecution.

Published on: 10.02.2026 04:31
Explained: Who Were The Razakars, How They Brutalised East Pakistan

Bangladesh Elections 2026: Razakars were the paramilitary force that was recruited by the Pakistani army during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

Published on: 10.02.2026 04:27
US Cuts Bangladesh Tariffs By 1%, Zero Reciprocal Tariff On Certain Goods

The United States and Bangladesh unveiled a deal Monday to lower US tariffs on goods from the world's second-biggest garment manufacturer, with Washington also committing to work towards duty exemptions for certain textiles and apparel.

Published on: 10.02.2026 02:17
Girl In Singapore Suffers Tongue Burns After McDonald's Staff Mistake

The girl struggled to eat and drink for several days and was traumatised by the incident.

Published on: 10.02.2026 01:42
Trump Threatens To Stop Opening Of Canada-US Bridge Amid Trade Row

President Donald Trump threatened Monday to stop the opening of a new bridge between the United States and Canada, in a fresh salvo against the country he has suggested should become the 51st US state.

Published on: 09.02.2026 23:58
Muhammad Yunus Makes Clarion Call For 'Yes' Vote For Bangladesh Referendum

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus late Monday made a strong appeal to people to vote 'Yes' in the February 12 referendum being held simultaneously with the general elections and back his proposed reform package.

Published on: 09.02.2026 22:48
UK PM Starmer Refuses To Quit As Pressure Builds Over Epstein Files

UK premier Keir Starmer insisted he would not "walk away" on Monday after a prominent ally demanded the prime minister quit for embroiling the British government in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Published on: 09.02.2026 21:56
US Trial Lawyer Says Meta, YouTube "Engineered Addiction" In Children

Meta and Google-owned YouTube "engineered addiction" in children, a lawyer for the plaintiff said on Monday as a landmark trial on the effects of social media on minors began in earnest in a California court.

Published on: 09.02.2026 21:17
Bangladesh Election 2026 - Madhur Canteen: Dhaka University's Incubator Of Bangladesh's Leaders

Since it was founded in 1921, Dhaka University has been at the centre of political life in Bengal, Pakistan, and later Bangladesh.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:51
Fighter Jets To Missile Destroyers: US Firepower In Gulf As Iran Strike Looms

US President Donald Trump said in January that "very big, very powerful" ships were sailing to Iran and that America hoped to not have to use them. As Trump considers a strike on Iran, a host of US military assets have been sent to the Middle East.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:46
Epstein Aide Maxwell Refuses To Answer Questions From US House Panel

Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refused on Monday to answer questions from a US congressional committee, invoking her legal right against self-incrimination, lawmakers said.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:01

News from Arabic Countries

More Australia protests over police crackdown on rally against Herzog visit

Civic groups denounce use of 'excessive' force as police chief refers to protesters as 'angry and violent mob'.

Published on: 10.02.2026 07:28
US judge blocks Trump administration’s effort to deport Rumeysa Ozturk

Lawyers say immigration judge found the Trump administration failed to prove Rumeysa Ozturk should be removed from US.

Published on: 10.02.2026 06:57
LIVE: Israeli attack on Gaza building kills four Palestinians

An Israeli air attack on a residential building in western Gaza City has killed at least four people.

Published on: 10.02.2026 05:55
Is BNP’s Tarique Rahman the change post-Hasina Bangladesh is looking for?

Back from 17-year exile after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Rahman leads opinion polls for prime minister in Thursday's vote.

Published on: 10.02.2026 05:44
What will it take for Syrians to return to Aleppo after years of war?

Syria's government is trying to rebuild Aleppo, but war and neglect have made it a daunting prospect.

Published on: 10.02.2026 05:01
Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on military cooperation

The MOU comes as Somalia seeks regional support against Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland.

Published on: 10.02.2026 04:50
Trump threatens to block opening of Detroit-Canada bridge

The $4.6bn Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open in early 2026.

Published on: 10.02.2026 04:38
Russia warns Cuba fuel situation critical; Havana slams ‘cruel’ US tactics

Cuban foreign minister accuses US of trying to break the 'political will' of Cubans, hints at diplomacy with Washington.

Published on: 10.02.2026 04:26
US kills two people in attack on boat in eastern Pacific, one survivor

The US military says one person survived the strike on the vessel and that the coastguard has been notified.

Published on: 10.02.2026 03:28
Five employees of Canadian mine found dead in Mexico, authorities say

Mexican authorities say they are working to identify five other bodies after 10 workers were kidnapped last month.

Published on: 10.02.2026 02:49
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,447

These are the key developments from day 1,447 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 10.02.2026 02:12
Trump opposes Israel’s West Bank annexation, official says, as outcry grows

Official says Trump sees stability in the Palestinian territory as in line with 'goal to achieve peace in the region'.

Published on: 09.02.2026 23:58
Landmark cases on social media’s impact on children begin this week in US

One case in California focuses on addiction, while another in New Mexico targets access to explicit material.

Published on: 09.02.2026 22:43
United Nations presses for answers on US funding commitments

UN spokesperson says the international body is 'waiting to see exactly when payments' will be made by Washington.

Published on: 09.02.2026 21:53
Jamal Elshayyal: inside the war for journalism’s future

Director of Al Jazeera Digital News Jamal Elshayyal speaks to The Take on leading Al Jazeera's next era of journalism.

Published on: 09.02.2026 21:45
Four Palestinians killed in Israeli air attack on Gaza residential building

Israel bombs a building sheltering displaced people in another violation of the Gaza 'ceasefire'.

Published on: 09.02.2026 21:38
Is Portugal shifting to the right?

Centre-left socialist president is elected, but far-right rival secures record share of the vote.

Published on: 09.02.2026 21:02
Deadly drone attacks on civilians continue in Sudan’s Kordofan, UN says

United Nations human rights chief also decries 'preventable human rights catastrophe' in Sudan's el-Fasher.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:48
UN installs relief housing units for displaced families in Gaza

The United Nations has installed the first batch of relief housing units for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:47
Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba due to fuel shortage

Over the following days, Air Canada will operate empty flights to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already in Cuba.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:36
US and Bangladesh set trade deal with tariffs at 19 percent

Bangladesh has agreed to provide significant preferential market access for some US industrial and agricultural goods.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:34
Palace says King Charles will ‘support’ police probe into ex-Prince Andrew

British police are assessing a complaint that ex-prince sent confidential trade reports to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:11
Russian drone sets fuel station ablaze in eastern Ukraine

Firefighters in eastern Ukraine fought to extinguish an extensive blaze after a Russian drone hit a fuel station.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:02
US-flagged ships advised to stay ‘as far as possible’ from Iranian waters

New US Maritime Administration advisory comes after first round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:01
Ghislaine Maxwell refuses US Congress testimony on Epstein, seeks clemency

Move comes as US lawmakers reviewing unredacted files raised concerns that some names were removed from public records.

Published on: 09.02.2026 19:36