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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
Explained: What Happens If UK PM Starmer Quits, Or Challenged?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to step down with his team in crisis over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

Published on: 09.02.2026 17:53
"Something Is Rotten...": Epstein Affair Triggers Crisis Of Trust In Norway

From the crown princess to a former prime minister, the Epstein affair has implicated some of Norway's most prominent personalities, triggering a crisis of confidence in a society that prizes trust.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:52
US Military Bases In The Gulf Under Iran's Ballistic Missile Shadow

Amid threats of a war with the US, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out the fact that Tehran could ever give up enrichment of uranium in its negotiations with Washington.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:22
Moon Before Mars? Elon Musk Bets On Lunar City, Explains His New Space Priority

In a tweet on X, Musk explained that while Mars missions are restricted by planetary alignments every 26 months, launches to the Moon can occur every 10 days.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:17
Scottish Labour Leader Urges UK PM Starmer To Resign Over Epstein Fallout

Keir Starmer's position as UK prime minister looked increasingly fragile Monday after Labour's leader in Scotland called for him to resign for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite links to US convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 09.02.2026 15:03
Rapid Action Battalion: Inside Bangladesh's Elite Force Accused Of War Crimes

With Bangladesh's general elections scheduled for February 12, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is once again under international scrutiny.

Published on: 09.02.2026 13:08
Pak Leader's Fiery Jab At Country's Military With A 'Pomegranate' Example

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman accused the Shehbaz-Sharif-led Pakistani government of failing in its foreign policy.

Published on: 09.02.2026 12:20
"Outright Lies": China Rejects US Claims Of Secret Nuclear Tests

China on Monday denied US allegations it had conducted secret nuclear explosive tests, calling them "outright lies" and accusing Washington of making excuses to start up its own trials.

Published on: 09.02.2026 12:17
Tajuddin Ahmad Was Bangladesh's First PM. How He Was Killed Inside A Prison

Tajuddin Ahmad, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh and one of the country's most important leaders during the Liberation War, was brutally killed inside Dhaka Central Jail on November 3, 1975.

Published on: 09.02.2026 11:52
Files Show Ex-Prince Andrew May Have Passed Confidential Reports To Epstein

Ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have passed potentially confidential reports to Jeffrey Epstein while a UK trade envoy, according to US government files on the late US sex offender released last month.

Published on: 09.02.2026 11:06
Actor, Not Child Detained By ICE Agents, Was Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Guest

Music superstar Bad Bunny paused mid-performance during his historic Super Bowl LX halftime show to hand one of his Grammy Awards to a young boy.

Published on: 09.02.2026 10:59
Analysis: Generative AI And Incel Ideology - Dangerous Mix And Security Threat

Most people have used Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity for brainstorming, sometimes even seeking answers during an emotional crisis. But what happens when resentment, revenge, sexism and misogyny intersect with AI?

Published on: 09.02.2026 10:34
Pet Dogs Are Turning 'Wild' Because Of War Between These Two Countries

The Russia-Ukraine war is turning once-household pets into animals that resemble wild dog species, a new study has found.

Published on: 09.02.2026 10:32
Noor Hossain: The Iconic Bangladeshi Activist Who Took Down A Dictator

As Bangladesh moves towards another national election, the country's political calendar turns back to its defining moments. Under deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule, rallies filled the streets, opposition leaders faced restrictions.

Published on: 09.02.2026 10:18
Putin Named 1,005 Times In Epstein Files. In Some, He Hoped For A Meet

Russian President Vladimir Putin's name appears 1,005 times in the 3.5 million pages of correspondence linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by the US Department of Justice.

Published on: 09.02.2026 10:08
In 2019, Jeffrey Epstein Had $600 Million Estate. Files Reveal Who Gets What

The trust provided for Jeffrey Epsteins girlfriend to receive much of his property, though most of his residences have since been sold.

Published on: 09.02.2026 09:39
Sheikh Hasina's Inner Circle On Trial Ahead Of Bangladesh's Elections

Bangladesh is headed towards its first general elections after the fall, exile, and death sentence of its longest-serving prime minister, Sheikh Hasina.

Published on: 09.02.2026 09:25
Khamenei Breaks 37-Year-Old Ritual For 1st Time Amid Trump's Attack Threat

Amid increasing US military buildup in the Gulf, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly broken his 37-year-old tradition by missing the annual February 8 meeting with air force commanders.

Published on: 09.02.2026 07:52
Maria Machado Says Ally Kidnapped Hours After Prison Release In Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Monday said one of her closest allies was kidnapped hours after being released from prison.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:53

News from Arabic Countries

White House to make it harder for US federal workers to challenge firings

If the proposal is implemented, workers will not be able to seek remedy through an independent review board.

Published on: 09.02.2026 19:03
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean

Pentagon says US will enforce Trump-ordered blockade against South American country even 'halfway around the world'.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:58
‘We have a voice’: Latinos celebrate Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

With celebrity cameos and cultural nods, Bad Bunny’s show highlighted Latino identity and resilience on a world stage.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:48
Portugal elects socialist president in defeat for far-right

Voters in Portugal elected Antonio Jose Seguro of the centre-left Socialist Party to a five-year term.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:42
Thailand’s PM Anutin claims victory in general election

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul, won the largest share of seats in the general election.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:30
Pakistan agrees to play India at T20 World Cup as government boycott ends

Pakistan's government orders cricket team to take the field against India on Sunday in Colombo.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:25
What were Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Israel?

New documents show some thought disgraced US financier had links to Israeli intelligence services and settler groups.BI

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:14
Iran suggests it could dilute highly enriched uranium for sanctions relief

Iran's atomic energy chief makes comment as more mediated negotiations with the US expected.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:57
Israeli plans deepen de facto annexation of occupied West Bank

Israel approves plans to expand its power across the West Bank, making it easier to seize Palestinian land illegally.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:55
Israel tightens grip on occupied West Bank with governance changes

Palestinians say Israeli changes to occupied West Bank governance essentially legalise settlements.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:48
Strong support in Pakistan for Gaza peacekeeping force but questions linger

Poll finds Pakistanis ready to support Gaza peacekeeping mission under Muslim alliance and UN approval framework.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:27
Protesters in Australia rally against Israeli president’s visit

Protesters took to the streets across Australia to rally against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:21
Japanese PM after landslide victory: ‘I do not fear any challenges’

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition has won 352 of the 465 seats in the lower house of Parliament.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:14
Jimmy Lai sentenced: What happened to other HK pro-democracy protesters?

Jimmy Lai, 78, has been sentenced to 20 years. We look at what happened to major democratic Hong Kong protesters.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:12
Will Trump adopt Israel’s ‘red lines’ on Iran?

The Quincy Institute’s Trita Parsi says ‘the changing goal posts’ of Iran-US talks leave little room for success.

Published on: 09.02.2026 15:59
Gu beaten by Gremaud to Olympic gold in women’s freeski slopestyle

For the second straight Winter Olympics, Mathilde Gremaud bests Eileen Gu in the women's blue ribband freeski event.

Published on: 09.02.2026 14:55
Has Iran rigged the game against itself? | Pinch Point

Iran has a long history of revolutions, coups and invasions, leaving it with a complex web of power.

Published on: 09.02.2026 14:49
Bad Bunny calls for unity during Super Bowl half-time show

Bad Bunny used his historic Super Bowl half-time show to call for unity in the Americas.

Published on: 09.02.2026 14:40
‘War criminal not welcome’: Australians rally against Israeli president

Protests in Sydney and Melbourne call for an end to Israeli occupation as Isaac Herzog meets Bondi Beach attack victims.

Published on: 09.02.2026 13:34
Eight Muslim countries slam Israel’s ‘illegal’ West Bank annexation push

In joint statement, countries urge international community to 'compel Israel to halt its dangerous escalation'.

Published on: 09.02.2026 13:26
‘Big crisis’: Kast’s immigration agenda brings uncertainty to Chile’s north

In the border city of Arica, Jose Antonio Kast's election reveals an uneasy relationship between migrants and locals.

Published on: 09.02.2026 13:21
Pakistan vs USA – T20 World Cup 2026: Match time, team news and form guide

With uncertainty shrouding India game, Pakistan will look to avoid an upset against the USA in their Group A game.

Published on: 09.02.2026 13:17
Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 1 – Coups

US-backed coups reshape Latin America, toppling democracies and fuelling decades of dictatorship, secrecy, and revolt.

Published on: 09.02.2026 13:02
Lebanese group accuses Israel of abducting its leader in raid

Al-Jamaa al-Islamiya condemns Israel for seizing official Atwi Atwi during a raid and taking him to an unknown location.

Published on: 09.02.2026 12:58
I am one of 22,000 Gaza patients waiting in desperation for evacuation

Like thousands of other Palestinians, I am slowly dying, trapped between a health system in ruins and a closed border.

Published on: 09.02.2026 12:57