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Sri Lankan Man In Canada Accused Of Harassing And Filming Strangers Without Consent, Arrested

Under the Criminal Code of Canada, criminal harassment can lead to a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison if prosecuted by indictment.

Published on: 08.02.2026 13:22
Thumping Victory Projected For Japan PM Sanae Takaichi In Snap Elections

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was projected Sunday to have won a thumping victory in snap elections, in a result that could however rile China and worry financial markets.

Published on: 08.02.2026 13:17
Video: BNP Chief's Daughter Campaigns By Rickshaw Ahead Of Bangladesh Vote

Zaima Rahman was seen handing out leaflets featuring the BNP’s election symbol, the “Sheaf of Paddy.”

Published on: 08.02.2026 13:10
When Sheikh Hasina Was Addressing A Rally And Grenades Started Exploding

Dhaka witnessed one of the deadliest attacks in the history of Bangladesh on August 21, 2004. A major grenade assault on then opposition leader and future Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rally left 24 dead.

Published on: 08.02.2026 11:34
Pilkhana Massacre: Inside 2009 Bangladesh Rifles Mutiny That Bleeded Dhaka

Bangladesh General Election 2026: As Bangladesh prepares for next week's general election on February 12, here's everything you need to know about the 2009 paramilitary mutiny.

Published on: 08.02.2026 11:27
Wall Street Tycoon Accuses Wife Of Squandering His Fortune On Secret Lover In $100 Million Divorce Case

Leeds, the founder of Leeds Equity Partners and a known acquaintance of Jeffrey Epstein, alleged that his wife of 14 years had an affair with a 66-year-old Miami businessman.

Published on: 08.02.2026 11:04
2 Skiers Killed In "Large-Scale" Avalanche In French Alps

An avalanche has killed two off-piste ski tourers in the French Alps, a local prosecutor said on Sunday.

Published on: 08.02.2026 10:28
Killing Of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman And Rise Of Military Politics In Bangladesh

Bangladesh was barely four years old when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation, was assassinated on August 15, 1975.

Published on: 08.02.2026 10:08
1971 Revisited: A Bloody War And Birth Of Bangladesh

As Bangladesh heads towards the February 12 general election, the spotlight falls on the Awami League, the party that first came to power after the country was liberated in 1971.

Published on: 08.02.2026 09:11
British Tourist's Mysterious Disappearance In South Africa Linked To Witchcraft Practice

The investigators suspect that McSorley may have been a victim of Muti, a practice involving human body parts for ritual purposes.

Published on: 08.02.2026 08:19
Semiconductors, Trade, Defence To Form Backbone Of India-Malaysia Ties

India and Malaysia on Sunday unveiled an expansive roadmap to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, placing strong emphasis on semiconductors, digital payments, defence cooperation and trade facilitation.

Published on: 08.02.2026 08:10
Suspect In Shooting Of Top Russian Intelligence Officer Arrested In Dubai

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Sunday that the man suspected of shooting top Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia.

Published on: 08.02.2026 08:02
East Pakistan's First Mutiny: When Ethnic Bengalis Stood Up For Bangla

The early resistance in East Pakistan centred on the fight to preserve Bangla language identity, gradually evolving into a broader struggle for political dignity and recognition.

Published on: 08.02.2026 07:57
Amid Anti-Migrants Protests, UK Report Says Indians Are Britain's Backbone

As anti-immigration protests continue to flare around asylum accommodation sites and Britain's political class promises "control" and lower numbers, a new white paper launched in London is pushing back.

Published on: 08.02.2026 07:43
Who Is Shafiqur Rahman, Bangladesh Hardliner At Centre For Anti-Women Remarks

Shafiqur Rahman, the Ameer (chief) of Bangladesh JamaateIslami (JI), is at the centre of a national controversy ahead of the country's general election on February 12. The reason? A series of remarks against women.

Published on: 08.02.2026 07:15
Pakistan Peels Off Bholari Hangar Roof Where Indian Air Force Destroyed Early Warning Aircraft

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) appears to be in the early phases of reconstructing or repairing the extensive damage to a hangar at its Bholari airbase.

Published on: 08.02.2026 06:26
Trump Plans First Meeting Of Gaza Board Of Peace On February 19

President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the reconstruction of Gaza.

Published on: 08.02.2026 05:18
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'Baby Ranch': Sex Offender Planned 'Super Race' Of Humans

Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier, died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.

Published on: 08.02.2026 04:49
Who Are Bangladesh's Top Student Leaders Who Overthrew Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh General Election 2026: Over a year-and-a-half ago, Bangladeshi students took to the streets over job quotas in the public sector. What began as campus protests quickly spread across the country and turned into a movement

Published on: 08.02.2026 04:25
Nazi Slogans, 'Blood' Swastika: How Russia University Attack Unfolded

During a frenzied attack in a medical university's dormitory that housed foreign students in Russia, the 15-year-old attacker shouted nationalist slogans about the Holocaust, a local news media report claimed.

Published on: 08.02.2026 03:00

News from Arabic Countries

Trump won’t apologise despite backlash over video depicting Obamas as apes

Trump has refused to apologise for a now-deleted video that depicted Michelle and Barack Obama as apes.

Published on: 08.02.2026 13:38
LIVE: Liverpool vs Manchester City – Premier League

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as Liverpool host City for a crunch game at Anfield.

Published on: 08.02.2026 13:30
India and Malaysia pledge to bolster trade, defence collaborations

Both countries emphasize comprehensive partnerships spanning semiconductors, defence, healthcare and food security.

Published on: 08.02.2026 12:55
From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba

US pressure pushes island nation's 11 million people to the brink as Cuba imposes emergency measures amid fuel crisis.

Published on: 08.02.2026 12:24
Lindsey Vonn ⁠crashes out; Breezy Johnson wins downhill at Winter Olympics

Skiing icon Vonn cried in anguish and pain after her awful fall high up the course days after sustaining an ACL injury.

Published on: 08.02.2026 12:11
Video: Israel returns unidentified Palestinian bodies to Gaza

Israel has returned the bodies of dozens of Palestinians to Gaza, without providing any information on who they are.

Published on: 08.02.2026 11:47
Protests against ICE and Israel at Winter Olympics in Milan

Protests erupted in Italy against the Winter Olympics to condemn Israel’s participation and the presence of ICE agents.

Published on: 08.02.2026 11:28
Russia says second suspect in general’s shooting arrested in Dubai

Lyubomir Korba is extradited from the UAE, where he fled hours after Friday's attack, Russia's FSB says.

Published on: 08.02.2026 11:24
Afghanistan lose to New Zealand in T20 World Cup opener

Tim Seifert and Glenn ‍Phillips rally in the middle order to help New Zealand overcome Afghanistan in Chennai, India.

Published on: 08.02.2026 11:08
Hamas leader rejects disarmament while Israeli occupation of Gaza continues

Meshaal describes discussion around Hamas handing over weapons as continuation of a policy to neutralise resistance.

Published on: 08.02.2026 10:51
Hope and scepticism as Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov’t announces a new cabinet

Saudi-backed government announces new 35-member cabinet as it is set to govern a divided nation racked by years of war.

Published on: 08.02.2026 10:43
Head of Hamas abroad says ‘resistance is a right’ for occupied people

Khaled Meshaal, the head of Hamas abroad, has spoken at the Al Jazeera Forum on the rights of Palestinians to resist.

Published on: 08.02.2026 10:26
Week in Pictures: From Israeli air raids on Lebanon to bombing in Pakistan

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Published on: 08.02.2026 10:08
Pro-Palestine groups to protest Israeli president’s visit to Australia

Isaac Herzog to commemorate Bondi Beach mass shooting victims, but activists say he shouldn't escape scrutiny over Gaza.

Published on: 08.02.2026 10:04
Portugal votes in first presidential run-off in 40 years

The far right's score will be watched closely, with the vote being held as heavy storms continue to lash the country.

Published on: 08.02.2026 09:10
Japan election results live: Takaichi’s coalition poised to secure majority

The PM's LDP set to win 274 to 328 of the 465 seats in Japan's lower house, according to exit polls.

Published on: 08.02.2026 09:05
Families ‘inconsolable’ in Gaza as Israel returns more unidentified bodies

Palestinian medics say several of the 54 bodies were found to be mutilated and showed extensive signs of abuse.

Published on: 08.02.2026 08:15
Somalia is the missing pillar of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden stability

Somalia’s stability is essential to securing global trade corridors and regional security.

Published on: 08.02.2026 08:00
Washington Post CEO resigns after sweeping layoffs

Will Lewis acknowledges 'difficult decisions' made during his rocky, two-year tenure.

Published on: 08.02.2026 07:54
Saudi Arabia denounces ‘foreign interference’ in Sudan after RSF attacks

Riyadh condemns RSF attacks in Kordofan, blames foreign fighters and weapons for fuelling Sudan's three-year conflict.

Published on: 08.02.2026 07:34
Iran-US talks in Muscat bought time, not a deal

The negotiations reopened diplomacy, but mistrust and military pressure raise the question of how much time remains.

Published on: 08.02.2026 07:04
LIVE: Nepal vs England – T20 World Cup 2026

All our updates as England beat Nepal by 4 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Published on: 08.02.2026 06:53
Israel is killing far more civilians than fighters in Gaza

The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims.

Published on: 08.02.2026 06:22
Dear Tomorrow: Inside Japan’s loneliness crisis

Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection.

Published on: 08.02.2026 06:07
Timeline of past Bangladesh elections and the country’s leaders

Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the longest-ruling leader in the country's history.

Published on: 08.02.2026 05:34