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Who Is Nikhil Gupta, Indian Man Who Plotted Khalistani Terrorist's Murder

In a major case announced by US authorities, 54-year-old Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, has pleaded guilty to plotting the murder of a US citizen in New York City.

Published on: 14.02.2026 02:56
Indian Man Pleads Guilty To Murder-For-Hire Plot Against Khalistani Terrorist

An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the United States to orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot aimed at assassinating a US citizen and Khalistani Terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City

Published on: 14.02.2026 02:22
Video: US Military's Lethal Kinetic Strike On Narco Boat In The Caribbean

The US military said Friday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:39
Who Is Kim Ju Ae, North Korean Leader's Daughter Set To Become His Successor

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may choose his daughter Kim Ju Ae as his successor, South Korean lawmakers revealed, citing a spy agency briefing.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:35
US Sending Second Aircraft Carrier To Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump said Friday that he decided to move a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East as he presses Iran to make a deal over its nuclear program.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:02
Trump Threatens To Order Election Reforms Ahead Of Midterms

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to try to bypass Congress and force new voting laws ahead of the November midterm elections, where his Republican Party fears losing control of the legislature.

Published on: 14.02.2026 00:57
US Envoy To NATO Says Russia May Never Be Ready For Peace Deal

Washington's representative to NATO said Friday that Russia may never be ready to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine, which Moscow's forces launched nearly four years ago.

Published on: 14.02.2026 00:03
Trump Says Regime Change In Iran "Would Be Best Thing That Could Happen"

President Donald Trump said Friday that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as the US administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran.

Published on: 13.02.2026 23:01
If Ukraine War Ends, EU Will Need "Rules Of Coexistence" With Russia: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that once the conflict in Ukraine is settled, Europe will need to establish a new framework for living alongside Russia to prevent any future military escalation.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:19
Will Visit Venezuela After "Very Good" Ties With Interim President: Trump

President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States relationship with Venezuela is "very good" and that he plans to visit the country.

Published on: 13.02.2026 19:04
US Spent $133,333 Per Deportation To Third Nations, Democratic Report Finds

The Trump administration spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries other than their own as immigration officials expanded the practice over the last year.

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:42
Dubai's DP World Replaces Chairman After He Is Named In Epstein Emails

Dubai's DP World named a new chairman and chief executive officer on Friday, replacing its former leader Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, after the Epstein files revealed frequent correspondence between him and the convicted sex offender.

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:33
Bangladesh Election Results 2026 Highlights: BNP Wins In 212 Seats, Referendum Gets 'Yes'

Bangladesh Election Results Highlights: Steered by a leader back to the country after a 17-year exile, Tarique Rahman-led BNP raced towards a decisive win in the crucial national election held on Thursday.

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:32
Epstein Paid Reputation Firms To Bury Coverage Of Child Sex Offences

Jeffrey Epstein tapped online reputation management firms to bury negative coverage of his 2008 sex offense conviction and flood the internet with favorable content in a years-long effort to rehabilitate his public image.

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:30
Sheikh Hasina Slams 'Engineered Vote' As BNP Sweeps Bangladesh Polls

On the day the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept to victory, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina issued a blistering statement denouncing the election as a "pre-planned deception and farce".

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:28
Indian Pleads Guilty To Failed Assassination Plot Against Khalistani Terrorist Pannun

Nikhil Gupta, 54, pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering

Published on: 13.02.2026 17:40
70% Bangladeshis Voted 'Yes' To July Charter. What Does It Mean?

There was also the national referendum on the implementation of a reform package, which saw a 60.26 per cent voter turnout in Bangladesh, with the 'yes' vote winning a clear majority, the Election Commission announced Friday.

Published on: 13.02.2026 17:20
2 Men Jailed In UK Over Islamic State-Inspired Plot To Kill Hundreds Of Jews

Two men were jailed on Friday for plotting to kill hundreds in an Islamic State-inspired attack on the Jewish community in England, a plan prosecutors said could have been deadlier than December's mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

Published on: 13.02.2026 16:40
Opinion: Opinion | Scripted Posts, Late-Night Calls: How A 'Rescue Op' Saved UK PM Starmer's Job

For now, Keir Starmer has bought time, but heads sans party loyalty. His authority rests on temporary endorsements and managed optics.

Published on: 13.02.2026 14:24
Exclusive: In Macron's Return To India, Defence, AI And People At Core Of Familiar Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron begins his three-day visit to India on February 17 with a schedule that mixes remembrance, business, technology and geopolitics, an itinerary designed to underline how far the India-France relationship travelled.

Published on: 13.02.2026 14:20

News from Arabic Countries

Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival

Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers 'have to stay out of politics' when asked about German support for Israel's war.

Published on: 14.02.2026 03:16
Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba’s fuel crisis deepens

A fire at a key fuel refinery in the capital comes amid Cuba's mounting fuel emergency due to US-imposed restrictions.

Published on: 14.02.2026 02:14
Peru to debate removal of President Jose Jeri four months into his term

The debate comes as Jeri, who is not running for re-election, faces allegations of bribery and influence-peddling.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:55
India vs Pakistan: Eager fans brave surge in travel costs for T20 World Cup

Despite soaring travel costs and ticketing challenges, desperate Indian fans travel to Colombo for the match on Sunday.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:06
US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean

At least 133 people have been killed in US attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since September.

Published on: 14.02.2026 01:01
Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections

The US president's message comes as part of a broader push to increase federal control of the election process.

Published on: 14.02.2026 00:52
Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote

Thailand's traditional centres of political patronage, the 'Baan Yai' (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.

Published on: 14.02.2026 00:42
Trump says US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’

Trump says he believes negotiations with Iran will be 'successful' as he confirms USS Gerald R Ford deployment.

Published on: 13.02.2026 22:40
US Department of Homeland Security to go into shutdown due to funding lapse

Impasse comes as Trump's Democratic rivals demand reforms to immigration operations after deadly shootings in Minnesota.

Published on: 13.02.2026 22:21
Court orders Trump administration to facilitate deported student’s return

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was deported after attempting to visit her family for Thanksgiving, despite a court order.

Published on: 13.02.2026 22:06
Trump orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East

US President Donald Trump says a second aircraft carrier strike group will deploy to the Middle East.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:36
Trump says planning to ‘make visit’ to Venezuela following Maduro abduction

Trump did not give a timeline for trip, which would make him the first US president to visit the country since 1997.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:30
Co-founder of Palestine Action: government’s ban on group ‘backfired’

After the High Court ruling, Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, says the UK government's ban has backfired.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:25
German leader Merz calls on US and Europe to ‘repair trust’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said a “deep rift” has opened between Europe and the US and called to “repair trust”.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:08
How deep do Epstein’s ties to Britain’s elite go?

New Epstein files expose his ties to Britain’s elite. Could the fallout shake Keir Starmer’s Labour?

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:07
Inside India and Pakistan’s explosive cricket rivalry

Pakistan briefly refused to play India at the Cricket World Cup. Now the high-stakes match is back on.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:02
What are the challenges facing Bangladesh’s election winners?

Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins in a landslide two years after student-led revolt.

Published on: 13.02.2026 20:02
Is our food making us sick?

From ultra-processed foods to hidden chemicals, we ask whether what’s on our plates is making us ill.

Published on: 13.02.2026 19:30
Russia and Ukraine to hold more talks in Geneva next week

Trump has given both sides until June to reach deal, but future of Donbas industrial heartland remains a sticking point.

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:55
AU summit tackles climate change and Somaliland tensions

Heads of state are arriving in Addis Ababa for the 2026 African Union Summit, with a water-focused theme centred on clim

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:43
Palestine Action cofounder Ammori after High Court win: UK ban ‘backfired’

Huda Ammori celebrates 'victory for Palestine' as top court rules proscription as a 'terror' organisation was unlawful.

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:34
Cuban official decries ‘massive punishment’ by US oil blockade

Diplomat Carlos de Cossio says US fuel embargo harms Cuba's medical services, food production and standard of living.

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:30
Trump pardons 5 former NFL players ranging from perjury to drug trafficking

Ex-NFL players Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon are all granted clemency.

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:29
Who is Tarique Rahman, the man set to become Bangladesh prime minister?

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a historic majority in the first election since PM Sheikh Hasina was ousted

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:20
Mass burial for dozens of Palestinians who couldn’t be identified

Health officials have buried the bodies of 53 unidentified Palestinians and dozens of organs and remains.

Published on: 13.02.2026 18:02