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In Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh To Get 1st Male PM In 35 Years: Top Points

After a landslide victory in the national election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmakers have formally elected their chief, Tarique Rahman, as the leader of parliament and the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

Published on: 17.02.2026 07:22
Canada Appoints Janice Charette As Chief Trade Negotiator To US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the appointment of public servant Janice Charette as the next chief trade negotiator to the United States.

Published on: 17.02.2026 06:53
'That's Not Ghislaine Maxwell': Prison Video Sparks Body Double Allegations

Conspiracy theories involving Ghislaine Maxwell, the long-time associate of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, are gaining momentum online.

Published on: 17.02.2026 06:20
Australia To Promote National AI Plan At India AI Impact Summit 2026

Australia is stepping up its global engagement on artificial intelligence, with Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Dr Andrew Charlton visiting India this week to participate in the AI Impact Summit.

Published on: 17.02.2026 06:16
'Child Rapist': ICE Says Indian 'Alien' Sexually Assaulted 13-Year-Old

An Indian man has been detained in the United States for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said the accused, identified as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli, is an undocumented immigrant in America.

Published on: 17.02.2026 05:49
"Deeply Regret My Association": Hyatt Executive Resigns Over Epstein Ties

The executive chairman of the Hyatt hotel chain stepped down Monday after emails revealing his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

Published on: 17.02.2026 04:28
Norwegian Scientist Gives Himself Brain Damage, Trying To Disprove 'Havana Syndrome'

A Norwegian scientist suffers brain damage after testing a device designed to investigate Havana Syndrome, prompting US and Norwegian government involvement.

Published on: 17.02.2026 04:20
AI Summit To Potential Rafale Contract: What's On Macron's India Agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Mumbai for a three-day visit to India, where he's scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend an artificial intelligence summit.

Published on: 17.02.2026 03:27
"I'll Be Involved Indirectly": Trump To Take Part In Iran Nuclear Talks

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would be involved "indirectly" in talks between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear programme set to begin on Tuesday in Geneva, adding he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal.

Published on: 17.02.2026 03:18
Under Fire At Home, Muhammad Yunus Brings Up China, India's '7 Sisters' In Exit Speech

Bangladesh's outgoing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus used his farewell address to project defiance abroad, most notably through indirect but provocative remarks touching on India's northeastern region.

Published on: 17.02.2026 03:06
Simone Biles' Husband Jonathan Owens Narrowly Escapes Attempted Robbery, Calls It "Crazy"

The Chicago Bears safety said he was out shopping when the thief attempted to grab his bag.

Published on: 17.02.2026 02:38
'Nothing To Hide, Totally Exonerated': Trump Again Denies Links To Epstein

US President Donald Trump has again denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein, saying he has "nothing to hide" and has been "totally exonerated" as new attention falls on the recently released Epstein files.

Published on: 17.02.2026 02:35
Ireland Opens Probe Into Elon Musk's Grok AI Over Sexualised Images

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) said on Tuesday it had opened a formal investigation into X's AI chatbot Grok over the processing of personal data and its potential to produce harmful sexualised images and video, including of children.

Published on: 17.02.2026 00:41
3 Killed, Including Suspect, In Shooting At Rhode Island Hockey Rink In US

Police are responding to reports of multiple people hurt in a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink where a youth hockey game was scheduled.

Published on: 16.02.2026 22:08
Zelensky Warns Of New Russian Strikes Ahead Of Geneva Peace Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence showed more Russian attacks on energy targets lay ahead and that such strikes made it more difficult to reach an agreement on ending the nearly four-year wari

Published on: 16.02.2026 21:30
Tarique Rahman To Take Oath As Bangladesh's Prime Minister Today

Tarique Rahman will take the oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday after leading his party to a forceful victory in the crucial general elections.

Published on: 16.02.2026 18:46
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps Begin Military Drills In Strait Of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Monday began a series of military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported, on the eve of talks with the United States.

Published on: 16.02.2026 18:24
German Woman Hid Mother's Dead Body For Years To Claim Pension: Cops

German police have discovered the mummified body of a woman aged over 100 in the home she shared with her 82-year-old daughter, Bild newspaper reported on Monday.

Published on: 16.02.2026 17:52
"Lovers' Arch" Collapses On Valentine's Day On Italy's Adriatic Coast

A famous rock structure on Italy's Adriatic coast known as the "Lovers' Arch" collapsed on Valentine's Day after days of bad weather, prompting local officials to warn that other stretches of the fragile coastline could be at risk.

Published on: 16.02.2026 16:51
Bangladesh's Yunus Announces Resignation, End Of Interim Government

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus stepped down on Monday in a farewell broadcast to the nation before handing over to an elected government.

Published on: 16.02.2026 16:47

News from Arabic Countries

Exodus of ISIL-linked detainees from Syria camp sparks security concerns

The al-Hol camp population is reported to have dropped by thousands after SDF's chaotic handover to Syrian government.

Published on: 17.02.2026 07:10
Barcelona lose to Girona 2-1 after Lamine Yamal’s penalty miss

Barca miss a chance to move above Real Madrid in the Spanish league as Catalan neighbours Girona climb to 12th.

Published on: 17.02.2026 06:45
Incoming Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, lawmakers sworn into parliament

Lawmakers pledged allegiance to Bangladesh as hundreds of people gathered outside Dhaka's parliament grounds.

Published on: 17.02.2026 06:32
Trump ups pressure on Kyiv as Russia, Ukraine hold peace talks in Geneva

Kremlin says the talks are likely to focus on the issue of Ukrainian territory that Russian wants Kyiv to cede.

Published on: 17.02.2026 05:35
Waste piles up in Cuba as US-imposed fuel blockade halts collection trucks

Cubans suffer under a fuel blockade as US President Donald Trump calls the Caribbean country a 'failed nation'.

Published on: 17.02.2026 05:18
US-Iran talks live: Second round to begin in Geneva

The second round of negotiations to be held with mediation by Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi.

Published on: 17.02.2026 05:13
Judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit

Judge accuses the US government of trying to rewrite history by taking down the exhibit in the city of Philadelphia.

Published on: 17.02.2026 05:00
Train derails in Switzerland, injuring five amid avalanches in the Alps

The accident happened as the region is under its second-highest avalanche warning, a level four out of five.

Published on: 17.02.2026 04:02
Australian PM Albanese says no help for ISIL relatives held in Syria camp

Group of 34 women and children with Australian passports forced to return to Roj detention camp for ISIL relatives.

Published on: 17.02.2026 03:33
Trump says he will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran nuclear talks

The US president's comments come ahead of a second round of high-stakes talks in Geneva on Tuesday.

Published on: 17.02.2026 03:10
Hyatt Hotels chairman Thomas Pritzker steps down over Epstein ties

Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chairman, effective immediately, over his relationship with the sex offender.

Published on: 17.02.2026 02:24
Lebanon sets four months for second phase of Hezbollah disarmament

Hezbollah rejects calls to dismantle its arsenals north of Litani River, describing pressure to do so as a 'grave sin'.

Published on: 17.02.2026 01:53
Rhode Island shooting: 2 killed, 3 critically injured at Pawtucket ice rink

The attacker has also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after opening fire at an ice hockey rink in the US.

Published on: 17.02.2026 01:41
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,454

These are the key developments from day 1,454 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 17.02.2026 01:26
US deploys 100 soldiers to Nigeria as attacks by armed groups surge

US soldiers will not have a combat role and are to operate under full command authority of Nigeria's military.

Published on: 16.02.2026 23:13
One year on, No Other Land co-director says Israeli attacks intensifying

Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal says his family was attacked despite an Israeli court ruling in their favour.

Published on: 16.02.2026 22:48
US Homeland Security Department’s funding negotiations stall

Democrats have called for a ban on immigration agents wearing masks and are pushing for more oversight of operations.

Published on: 16.02.2026 22:22
Drone attack on busy market in Sudan kills at least 28

Drone-fired missiles hit when market packed with people, 'exacerbating the humanitarian tragedy', rights group says.

Published on: 16.02.2026 21:38
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and star of The Godfather, dies aged 95

The US actor was nominated for seven Oscars and won one for his role as a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies.

Published on: 16.02.2026 20:07
Palestinians in Gaza get creative to decorate for Ramadan

Despite Israel’s restrictions on materials, many Palestinians are using creative ways to decorate Gaza for Ramadan.

Published on: 16.02.2026 19:59
In Argentina, locals are taking loans to buy food

Argentinians are taking on loans, selling their belongings, and living on credit cards to pay for basics including food.

Published on: 16.02.2026 19:37
‘Joyful yet tearful’: Khalil Hathaleen on charges for Yinon Levi

Awdah Hathaleen's brother says Israeli prosecutors’ plan to indict settler Yinon Levi is welcome, but not enough.

Published on: 16.02.2026 19:29
What’s the fallout from Israel’s land grab?

Israel takes another step towards annexing the occupied West Bank.

Published on: 16.02.2026 19:00
Supporters mourn Alexey Navalny two years after his death

Two years after Alexey Navalny’s death in an Arctic penal colony, supporters gathered at his Moscow grave.

Published on: 16.02.2026 18:53
Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus steps down as new gov’t set to take over

'Let the practice of democracy continue,' said Yunus, who has overseen country's post-uprising transition since 2024.

Published on: 16.02.2026 18:05