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Update 3- Russia confirms ban on WhatsApp, says it failed to abide by law

Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday, urging its 100 million Russian users to switch to a domestic alternative.

Published on: 12.02.2026 11:48
Filipino Food Influencer Dies After Eating Toxic 'Devil Crab' For Social Media Stunt

The toxins in devil crabs are not destroyed by cooking and can cause paralysis and death within hours.

Published on: 12.02.2026 11:39
55 Years After Bangladesh Liberation, Yunus' 'Birth Of New Nation' Remark

Bangladesh Election 2026: Over five decades after Bangladesh rose from the ashes of war in 1971, the country is once again standing at what many believe is a turning point in its history.

Published on: 12.02.2026 11:30
India To Send Air Force Instructors To UK To Train British Fighter Pilots

A major facility of Britain's air force responsible for creating the UK's next generation of world-class fighter pilots will get new trainers from India, a statement said.

Published on: 12.02.2026 11:30
Bangladesh Election 2026 LIVE: Voting Closes In Bangladesh Polls

Bangladesh Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: Bangladeshi is voting today in a crucial national election, the first since the July 2024 uprising that ended former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15 years of iron-fisted rule.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:44
India's Energy Shift, Defence Ties Seen As Win Against China: Top US Official

The US views India's gradual reduction in Russian oil imports and its deepening defence partnership with Washington as a strategic gain that strengthens the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, a senior US official told lawmakers.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:25
Opinion: Opinion | Inside India's High-Stakes Push For Buying A Record 114 Rafales

If the power of such a huge purchase does not put New Delhi in the driver's seat to fast-track acquisition of technology, then nothing else will.

Published on: 12.02.2026 09:41
About Exile Act, Republican Bill That Can End H-1B Visa Programme In US

Amid President Donald Trump's anti-immigration push in the United States, a new bill has been introduced in the US Congress seeking to end the H-1B visa program.

Published on: 12.02.2026 09:31
"Her Life Mattered": 3 Years After Indian Student Death, A Response From US

The city of Seattle in the United States has reached a $29 million (roughly over Rs 260 crore) settlement with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate Indian student who was killed after being struck by a speeding police car in 2023.

Published on: 12.02.2026 08:56
A Potential Bangladesh-Pakistan-China Axis: Why India Has Its Eye On Dhaka

The February 12 general election in Bangladesh the first since a violent civil uprising in July 2024 forced then-PM Sheikh Hasina to flee will be monitored by India for shifts in regional geopolitics that could affect national security.

Published on: 12.02.2026 08:39
Bangladesh Elections 2026: What Two-Ballot System And Blue Thumb Mark Mean

Bangladesh follows a parliamentary system similar to India. However, this time, each voter is being given two ballot papers.

Published on: 12.02.2026 08:21
How Mexican Cartels Employ Drones As Tools To Smuggle Drugs, Fight Enemies

The temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday caused unease south of the US-Mexico border and put the spotlight on the use of drones by Mexican cartels.

Published on: 12.02.2026 07:20
Trump Orders Pentagon To Buy Coal-Fired Electricity

US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to buy electricity from coal-fired plants, in his latest bid to boost an industry that is a major contributor to climate change.

Published on: 12.02.2026 07:13
New Rule To Bar Green Card Holders From US Small Business Administration Loans

A new rule by President Donald Trump's administration will bar green card holders from applying for U.S. Small Business Administration loans and limit SBA loan eligibility to citizen-owned businesses, an SBA notice showed.

Published on: 12.02.2026 07:10
15,000 Taka, Promise Of Salvation: Jamaat's Open Bribe To Bangladesh Voters On Poll Day

As Bangladesh votes for its most crucial election on Thursday, the radical Jamaat-e-Islami and its leader, Shafiqur Rahman, are using religion and money to lure voters to elect the country's first Islamist-led government.

Published on: 12.02.2026 07:07
Israel To Join Trump's 'Board Of Peace', Netanyahu Says

Israel will join Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday during his visit to Washington where he met Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Published on: 12.02.2026 07:05
Kim Jong Un Entrenches Daughter As Likely Heir, Seoul Says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has entrenched his daughter as heir apparent ahead of a landmark party conference, a South Korean lawmaker said after a briefing from Seoul's main intelligence agency.

Published on: 12.02.2026 07:00
Family Of Indian Student Killed By US Officer Gets Rs 260 Crore Settlement

The city of Seattle has reached a $29 million settlement with the family of a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was struck by a speeding police officer as she crossed a street in 2023.

Published on: 12.02.2026 06:59
More Than A Game: Virtual Boyfriends Win Hearts In China

The popularity of otome games in China reflects a highly developed gaming industry and its desire to transform digital intimacy into financial opportunities.

Published on: 12.02.2026 06:43
Anthropic To Shoulder Some Costs As Data Center Expansions Threaten High Power Bills

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced initiatives to limit the impact of data centers on consumer energy prices amid increased investment in power-hungry infrastructure necessary for AI tech.

Published on: 12.02.2026 06:39

News from Arabic Countries

In Aleppo, art bridges Syria’s war divisions

In Aleppo, Syria, an artists’ collective is bringing Syrians from different religious and political backgrounds together

Published on: 12.02.2026 12:42
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan left with 15% vision in right eye, court told

Pakistan Supreme Court orders medical review after report reveals severe vision loss of jailed former premier.

Published on: 12.02.2026 12:39
Counting begins as polls close in landmark Bangladesh election

Vote counting is under way in Bangladesh after polls closed, with officials reporting turnout just under 48%.

Published on: 12.02.2026 12:32
Top Iran official accuses Israel of trying to sabotage US talks

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani accuses Israel of sabotaging US nuclear talks to spark a destabilising regional war.

Published on: 12.02.2026 12:13
Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe’s anti-immigrant rhetoric sparks outrage

Fan fury grows, with club's supporters accusing tycoon of echoing ‘far-right narratives’ that have ‘real-world' impact.

Published on: 12.02.2026 12:05
Several assassination attempts targeted Syria’s al-Sharaa, ministers: UN

UN report reveals five foiled ISIL assassination plots against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and top ministers.

Published on: 12.02.2026 11:49
UN begins clearing massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City

The UN Development Programme has begun clearing a massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City.

Published on: 12.02.2026 11:21
Africa must boycott the 2026 World Cup

Africa faces a historic sporting and moral choice over the US-hosted tournament.

Published on: 12.02.2026 11:14
At least 21 dead in ferry sinking in northern Sudan’s River Nile State

At least six people are rescued, while efforts are ongoing to locate about a dozen people still missing, officials say.

Published on: 12.02.2026 11:03
Can the US challenge China’s dominance in critical minerals?

The US is stockpiling critical minerals and forming a trade bloc to control China's control of supply chains.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:50
Locked Out, Locked In: Witnessing the Gaza War from afar

Longtime friends divided by war, Raed is trapped in Gaza while George watches from afar, one locked in, one locked out.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:47
Bangladeshis turn out for historic election after Hasina’s downfall

Tens of millions of voters participate in crucial vote that could reshape Bangladesh's political and economic future.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:47
Bangladesh election live results 2026: By the numbers

Nearly 127 million eligible voters are electing the next prime minister and parliament for a five-year term.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:40
Bangladesh election results live: Polls close in race between BNP, Jamaat

The landmark election determines the country's leadership and return to democracy following a 2024 student-led uprising.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:35
LIVE: India vs Namibia – T20 World Cup

Follow our live build-up, with toss and teams coverage, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the Group A match.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:32
Ukraine skeleton athlete at Winter Olympics disqualified over helmet

IOC bans Vladyslav Heraskevych for repeatedly wearing helmet that depicts Ukrainian athletes killed in war with Russia.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:30
Voters flock to polling stations as Bangladesh holds landmark election

The people of Bangladesh are voting in the first truly competitive election in 17 years.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:18
Pam Bondi Epstein hearing: Key takeaways

Bondi clashed with Democrat representatives Jasmine Crockett and Ted Lieu during her Epstein files hearing.

Published on: 12.02.2026 10:07
Canada police identify shooting suspect as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar

Police say the suspect had apprehended for a mental health assessment on more than one occasion.

Published on: 12.02.2026 09:53
Compromised peace? Oslo Accords figure deeply linked to Epstein network

Oslo architect Rod-Larsen linked to Epstein files and visa fraud, prompting fears of blackmail behind peace deal.

Published on: 12.02.2026 09:19
Kosovo parliament backs Albin Kurti-led government ending deadlock

Securing international loans and reforming health and education systems among the top priorities of the new government.

Published on: 12.02.2026 09:18
Virginia’s Law: How Democrat proposal could spark flood of sex abuse claims

US Democrats seek to scrap statute of limitations for sex abuse crimes in bill named after Epstein accuser.

Published on: 12.02.2026 09:17
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces demolished several Palestinian structures across the occupied West Bank, including homes.

Published on: 12.02.2026 09:03
Argentinian security forces fire water cannon and tear gas at protesters

Security forces in Buenos Aires fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon at protesters opposing labour reform.

Published on: 12.02.2026 08:59
Families mourn loved ones as they make emotional return to Gaza

Video shows Palestinians making an emotional return to Gaza via the Rafah crossing.

Published on: 12.02.2026 08:55