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Forced To Quit Over Epstein Ties, How Joichi Ito Rebuilt His Career In Japan

He once held top positions at some of America's most prestigious institutions. Forced to resign over his close ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Joichi Ito has now quietly rebuilt his professional life in Japan.

Published on: 27.02.2026 07:30
Nepal PM Hopeful Gagan Thapa Eyes 'Change' In Polls After Gen-Z Protests

The country of 30 million people will head to the polls on Thursday, following a wave of protests in September in which 77 people were killed.

Published on: 27.02.2026 07:30
Soviet Union, US Coalition, And Now Pakistan: Afghan Military's New Test

The Pakistani Air Force (PAF) just bombed several cities in a neighbouring country which was once described by much stronger forces as a place where there were only rocks and mountains.

Published on: 27.02.2026 07:29
Indian-Origin Man Jailed For 12 Years For Raping Domestic Worker In Singapore

An Indian-origin Malaysian man was sentenced in Singapore to 12 years' jail and 12 strokes of the cane for raping a domestic worker outside a train station after tricking her into thinking that he was a police officer.

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:57
Indian Students, Skilled Workers Lead UK Visa Extensions Tally

Indian students and skilled workers, including in the healthcare sector, continue to top the tally of visa extensions granted by the UK, according to official migration statistics released by the Home Office in London on Thursday.

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:56
Mamdani Presents Trump With Mock Newspaper To Seek $21 Billion Housing Aid

Zohran Mamdani presented Donald Trump with a mock New York Daily News front page as he sought federal backing for a $21 billion housing plan.

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:48
How Hacker Used Anthropic's Claude To Steal 150 GB Of Mexican Data Trove

A hacker exploited Anthropic PBC's artificial intelligence chatbot to carry out a series of attacks against Mexican government agencies, resulting in the theft of a huge trove of sensitive tax and voter information.

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:40
Taliban Readies 'Suicide Squad' After Pak's Bombs Target Afghan Cities

Pakistani forces bombed Taliban government targets in Afghanistan's major cities, with Islamabad calling the conflict an "open war."

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:30
Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes LIVE: Inside Taliban's 'Suicide Squad' After Pakistan's 'Open War' Claim

Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions LIVE Updates: Pakistan bombed Afghanistan's cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops.

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:29
'I'd Spend All My Time': US Woman Who Sued Meta, YouTube Over Addiction

Kaley GM, 20, has sued Meta Platforms' Instagram and Google's YouTube.

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:21
Dating Out Of Your League? New Study Says It's A Tale As Old As Time

A study said that Neanderthal men and human women were particularly inclined to mate, a sexual habit that offers insight into the evolution of the modern human genome.

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:13
Who is Ellie Aghayeva, Columbia Student Briefly Detained By ICE Agents

Ellie Aghayeva said she was “safe and okay” and in “complete shock” over the incident

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:09
Russian Woman Arrested For Sneaking Onto US Flight To Europe Again

Russian stowaway on probation for sneaking onto a Paris-bound flight was detained after boarding a United flight from Newark to Milan without a ticket.

Published on: 27.02.2026 05:34
Are Meta And Apple Biased? What US Senator's Claims Mean for Users

The US senator's fresh attack on tech giants reignites debate over algorithms, political balance and what shows up in your feed.

Published on: 27.02.2026 05:31
Grok Says Fake Video After Afghanistan Claims It Downed Pak Fighter Jet

Has Pakistan lost yet another of its prized, top-line, American-made F-16 fighter jets?

Published on: 27.02.2026 05:16
UK PM's Labour Party Loses Greater Manchester Seat. It Held It For A Century

The left-leaning Green Party's Hannah Spencer won the contest for the vacant parliamentary seat of Gorton and Denton, the first time the party has won a one-off parliamentary election.

Published on: 27.02.2026 05:05
Anthropic Blocks AI Access For Firms Linked To Chinese Communist Party

US-based Artificial Intelligence company Anthropic has said it cut off access to its AI model- Claude for firms linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), forgoing several hundred million dollars in revenue

Published on: 27.02.2026 05:03
US Courts Order Bond Hearings For Indian Nationals In Immigration Detention

Federal courts across the United States this week have ordered bond hearings or immediate release for several Indian nationals held in immigration detention.

Published on: 27.02.2026 05:02
No, Pakistan Did Not Lose Another F-16 Fighter. Afghan's Big Claim Debunked

A Pakistani aircraft that entered Afghanistan's airspace has been shot down by Afghan forces, Afghanistan's Tolo News reported, citing sources.

Published on: 27.02.2026 04:34
Video: Targeting Cameras Record Pak Airstrikes On Afghanistan

A black and white screen with a targeting reticule showed what appeared to be an urban area. Within seconds, two explosions - denoted by black flashes on the screen - happened one after the other.

Published on: 27.02.2026 04:32

News from Arabic Countries

‘I was so isolated’: Pro-Palestine activist attempted suicide in UK prison

Recently bailed Palestine Action-linked activist Charlotte Head, 29, spent 18 months in pre-trial detention.

Published on: 27.02.2026 08:57
Mass graves with 171 bodies found in eastern DR Congo: Report

A local governor says authorities found two mass graves in the outskirts of the eastern city of Uvira.

Published on: 27.02.2026 08:35
‘A dangerous thing’: S Africa’s gang-ridden townships fear army deployment

Critics wary of President Cyril Ramaphosa's move to send military to tackle crime, drugs and gangs in three provinces.

Published on: 27.02.2026 08:04
UK investigating whether Epstein used air force bases for sex trafficking

Probe of Royal Air Force bases comes amid concerns trafficked women were brought to UK on board Epstein's private jets.

Published on: 27.02.2026 08:01
Inside Israel’s airport interrogations

At Ben Gurion airport, invasive security checks are routine for many Palestinians, journalists and other travellers.

Published on: 27.02.2026 08:01
RAMpocalypse Hits Global Tech

Tensions in the global tech market are rising as AI fuels unprecedented demand for memory chips.

Published on: 27.02.2026 07:44
Maduro seeks dismissal of charges, claims US blocked legal defence funds

President Maduro's lawyer said his client's right to legal counsel of choice has been denied by US government actions.

Published on: 27.02.2026 07:39
Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan following clashe

Pakistan has struck Kabul and declared it’s in an ‘open war’ with Afghanistan. The fighting follows days of hostilities.

Published on: 27.02.2026 07:21
‘No longer a threat’: How Canada U-turned on India ahead of Carney visit

Canadian officials say India is no longer a 'security threat' after allegations of transnational violence rocked ties.

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:38
World reacts to eruption of fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Countries around the world are urging the warring parties to show restraint.

Published on: 27.02.2026 06:07
Israeli attacks on police sites kill six in southern, central Gaza

Hamas says latest attacks show Israel's 'blatant disregard for the efforts of mediators' and 'the Peace Council'.

Published on: 27.02.2026 05:49
Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza

President Prabowo Subianto is trying to expand Indonesia's global standing, but Indonesians question his role in Gaza.

Published on: 27.02.2026 05:45
Canadian PM Carney heads to India on ‘significant’ trip to consolidate ties

Carney's trip comes at a time when he's looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.

Published on: 27.02.2026 05:08
In Gaza, when money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?

Palestinians in the devastated enclave struggle to manage their daily lives amid shortage of cash caused by war.

Published on: 27.02.2026 04:46
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,464

These are the key developments from day 1,464 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 27.02.2026 03:01
Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Islamabad says ‘open war’; jets attack Kabul

Pakistani and Afghan officials have both declared full military operations as border clashes intensify.

Published on: 27.02.2026 02:10
‘Open war’: Pakistan says ‘patience has run out’ as it bombs Afghanistan

Both sides say Pakistan has bombed targets in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia in an escalation of recent tit-for-tat attacks.

Published on: 27.02.2026 01:44
US tax agency broke privacy law ‘approximately 42,695 times’, judge says

Federal judge rules that the Internal Revenue Service violated its code by giving immigration agency confidential data.

Published on: 27.02.2026 00:55
Cuba says speedboat attackers from Florida planned to destabilise country

Associates of one of the passengers killed in the alleged raid attempt said he sought to overthrow Cuba's government.

Published on: 26.02.2026 22:58
Why are many Western leaders visiting China?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Beijing, saying he wants to reset ties.

Published on: 26.02.2026 22:35
Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1

The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.

Published on: 26.02.2026 22:26
Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager

One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire.

Published on: 26.02.2026 21:44
Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions

Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel.

Published on: 26.02.2026 21:25
Columbia University says US immigration agents lied to detain student

Administrators say agents 'made misrepresentations', claimed missing person search to detain woman at school building.

Published on: 26.02.2026 21:02
Iranian foreign minister says US, Iran moving closer to deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US and Iran have moved closer to reaching an agreement.

Published on: 26.02.2026 20:57