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How Jamaat-BNP Contest Will Decide Bangladesh's India, China Ties

Bangladesh is holding its most important election in recent times this week, and the two main parties, the Bangladesh Jamaat-E-Islami and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), are leaving no stone unturned to engage with the voters.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:29
Epstein Death Statement Was Drafted A Day Before He Died, Files Show

A statement of Jeffrey Epstein's death was dated August 9, 2019, a day before the convicted sex offender was found dead in his jail cell.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:11
When Hunger Ravaged Bangladesh: Inside The Famine That Killed 1.5 Million

Just a few years after independence in 1971, Bangladesh faced its first famine in 1974.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:06
Begums Of Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia And Sheikh Hasina's Tryst With Power

Bangladesh is gearing up for a historic general election on February 12, its first since the ouster of the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:01
Bangladesh's 'Bloodied' Elections: The Widespread Killings During 2014 Polls

Bangladesh Election 2026: The 2014 Bangladesh general election remains one of the most turbulent chapters in the nation's political history.

Published on: 09.02.2026 05:46
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg Guests At "Wild" Jeffrey Epstein Dinner: See Photo Inside

The image, which Epstein emailed to himself in August 2015, shows the Meta CEO seated next to the Tesla Chief.

Published on: 09.02.2026 05:46
With Bangladesh Set To Vote, Memories Of Pakistan's 1971 Atrocities Return

On the night of March 25, 1971, Pakistani troops moved into the city under what was called Operation Searchlight.

Published on: 09.02.2026 05:12
NSA Doval's Canada Visit Signals Reset In Ties, And Message To Khalistanis

India and Canada took a measured but significant step toward repairing strained bilateral ties, with National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval's visit to Ottawa last week marking one of the most substantive high-level security engagements.

Published on: 09.02.2026 03:47
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced To 20 Years Under National Security Law

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law

Published on: 09.02.2026 02:41
Is US Going To Attack Iran? What We Know So Far

Iran has called on the United States to "respect" Tehran amid the threat of war with the United States, saying the country does not understand the language of force.

Published on: 09.02.2026 02:34
Ransom Letters, Blood Marks: Probe On In Kidnapping Of US Anchor's Mother

The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.

Published on: 09.02.2026 01:51
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Party Secures Landslide Victory In Snap Polls

The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media reported citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity.

Published on: 08.02.2026 19:17
NSA Ajit Doval Holds High-Level Talks In Canada, Agrees On Cybersecurity Cooperation

India and Canada have agreed to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers during a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Nathalie Drouin.

Published on: 08.02.2026 19:03
5 Dead After Building Collapses In Lebanon's Tripoli: Report

The death count in a building collapse in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday rose to five dead, state media reported, as rescuers searched for survivors in the second such incident in weeks.

Published on: 08.02.2026 18:48
PM Modi Greets Japan PM Sanae Takaichi On Snap Election Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on her "landmark victory" in the elections to the House of Representatives.

Published on: 08.02.2026 18:30
India, Malaysia Explore AI, Defence Partnership During PM Modi's Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held wide-ranging talks in Putrajaya on Sunday aimed at deepening the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Published on: 08.02.2026 17:32
Thailand's Pilot Prime Minister Lands Runaway Election Win

Fresh from an election win that far surpassed expectations, Thailand's prime minister sat casually on the floor of a conference room at his party headquarters Sunday, joking with reporters before getting up to declare victory.

Published on: 08.02.2026 17:23
UK PM's Chief Of Staff Resigns Over Epstein Fallout

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigned on Sunday over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington despite links to US convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 08.02.2026 17:03
"Does Not Scare Us": Iran On US Military Deployment In The Region

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday ruled out Tehran ever giving up uranium enrichment in its negotiations with Washington, insisting it will not be intimidated by the threat of war with the United States.

Published on: 08.02.2026 16:24
Iran Sentences Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi To 6 Years In Jail

An Iranian court sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to a six-year prison term, her lawyer told AFP on Sunday.

Published on: 08.02.2026 15:50

News from Arabic Countries

Japan’s Takaichi vows to deliver on tax cuts after LDP’s ‘historic’ win

LDP looks set to secure 316 seats in Japan's 500-member house, marking its best result since its founding in 1955.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:23
‘Tool of siege’: Israel’s punishing control of Gaza movement

Israeli closures have ceased to be temporary 'security measures' and now a daily reality that has redefined survival.

Published on: 09.02.2026 05:19
Bangladesh’s Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman: The man everyone wants to meet

Until recently, Bangladesh's elite and foreign diplomats avoided the Jamaat leader and his party. Not any more.

Published on: 09.02.2026 05:09
Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks ride defence, Kenneth Walker to win

Seattle Seahawks produce a dominant defensive display to outmuscle the New England Patriots 29-13.

Published on: 09.02.2026 04:47
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai set for coalition talks after surprise election win

Conservative party looks set to win at least 194 seats in Thailand's 500 member House, Thai media say.

Published on: 09.02.2026 04:41
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,446

These are the key developments from day 1,446 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 09.02.2026 03:44
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison

Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper gets lengthy sentence under Beijing's national security law.

Published on: 09.02.2026 02:01
Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians, cites links to US, Israel

Detainees are accused of trying to disrupt Iran's 'political social order' at a time of threats from the US and Israel.

Published on: 09.02.2026 01:52
Israel security cabinet approves rules to increase control over West Bank

The Palestinian presidency calls the decision a 'dangerous' Israeli 'attempt to legalize settlement expansion'.

Published on: 08.02.2026 22:36
Portugal elects Socialist Party’s Seguro as president in landslide

With 95 percent of votes counted, 63-year-old Antonio Jose Seguro is on 66 percent.

Published on: 08.02.2026 22:02
T20 World Cup: Nepal fans light up Wankhede despite painful England loss

From families crossing borders to fans dancing in the stands, Nepalese cricket fans created a carnival atmosphere.

Published on: 08.02.2026 21:47
How has Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza shaped the Middle East?

Al Jazeera Forum discusses the regional impact of Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Published on: 08.02.2026 21:24
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Mohammadi to seven more years in prison

Women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December while attending a memorial ceremony in Mashhad.

Published on: 08.02.2026 21:11
Venezuela opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa released

Machado ally says 'there's a lot to talk about regarding the present and future of Venezuela' after release.

Published on: 08.02.2026 20:50
Building collapse in northern Lebanon kills at least nine people

Officials say six others were injured as rescue teams search for people trapped under the rubble.

Published on: 08.02.2026 19:47
Man City fight back to win 2-1 at Liverpool and keep title hopes alive

‌Stoppage-time penalty from Erling Haaland gives City ‍dramatic win and narrows gap to ⁠leaders Arsenal to six points.

Published on: 08.02.2026 19:12
Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory

In recent months, Addis Ababa has accused Eritrea of supporting rebel fighters on Ethiopian soil.

Published on: 08.02.2026 18:42
Italy’s Meloni condemns anti-Olympics protesters in Milan

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slams anti-Olympics protesters as 'enemies of Italy and Italians'.

Published on: 08.02.2026 18:09
UK PM’s top aide quits over Mandelson’s links to Epstein

New evidence about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has recently come to light.

Published on: 08.02.2026 17:11
Iran FM says Tehran ready for deal with US with peaceful nuclear enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to reach a deal with the US.

Published on: 08.02.2026 16:28
Who is Leqaa Kordia, the Columbia protester still in ICE detention?

Palestinian woman in custody for nearly a year is hospitalised in the US after a seizure at detention facility.

Published on: 08.02.2026 16:10
Thai PM Anutin’s party on course for victory in general election

With 90 percent of polling stations reporting results, Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party has a commanding lead.

Published on: 08.02.2026 16:10
Iran ready for nuclear-focused talks, rejects US military build-up

One month after thousands of protesters were killed across Iran, authorities maintain that US and Israel are to blame.

Published on: 08.02.2026 16:03
PM Sanae Takaichi’s party wins supermajority in Japan snap elections

Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won 316 of the 465 seats in the powerful lower house, according to NHK.

Published on: 08.02.2026 15:10
Trump hosts Honduras’s new president Asfura at Mar-a-Lago in US

The US president praises his newly inaugurated 'friend' and hails strong US-Honduras security ties.

Published on: 08.02.2026 14:48