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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
"We Will Pay, Return Our Mother": US News Anchor Appeals To Kidnappers

Savannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return, as the frantic search for the 84-year-old Arizona resident has entered a seventh day.

Published on: 08.02.2026 02:43
"Difficult Decisions Taken": Washington Post CEO Resigns After Mass Layoffs

Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it announced on Saturday after carrying out widespread layoffs this week.

Published on: 08.02.2026 01:56
'Indian Consulate Will Open In Malaysia, Bring Our Nations Closer': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that an Indian Consulate will also be opened soon in Malaysia, bringing the two nations even closer.

Published on: 07.02.2026 19:03
All About Muhammad Yunus, The Nobel Laureate Leading Bangladesh's Interim Government

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts to combat poverty and promote economic and social development from the grassroots.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:45
4 Indian Students Injured After Knife Attack In Russian College: Embassy

Four Indian students were among several people who were injured in an attack in Russia's Ufa, the Indian embassy in Moscow said in a post on X.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:31
US Attacks Venezuela Highlights: Shots Fired, Drones Fly Over Venezuela Presidential Palace

US-Venezuela Conflict Highlights: Unidentified drones flew over the Miraflores palace in central Caracas and security forces opened fire in response around 8 pm (0000 GMT), the source said.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:30
Netanyahu To Meet Trump In US On Monday To Discuss Negotiations With Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, where they will discuss negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu's office said on Saturday.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:07
French Ex-Minister Offers Resignation From Paris Cultural Hub Over Epstein Links

Former French culture minister Jack Lang offered his resignation Saturday from his role as head of a prestigious Paris cultural centre over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in a letter to the foreign minister seen by AFP.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:00
'India's Success Is Success Of Malaysia, Asia': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the depth of India-Malaysia ties, saying that India's success is intrinsically linked with Malaysia's success and, in turn, Asia's success.

Published on: 07.02.2026 17:53
China Conducted Nuclear Tests A Week After Galwan Clash In 2020: US

China conducted secret nuclear explosive tests using a method to decrease the effectiveness of seismic monitoring, US Under Secretary of State Thomas G DiNanno said.

Published on: 07.02.2026 17:53
Indian Among 8 Injured In Russia University Stabbing

At least six persons, including an Indian, and two police officers were injured in a stabbing attack on Saturday in a sports hall of foreign students' hostel at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic.

Published on: 07.02.2026 16:39
24 Killed In Drone Attack By Paramilitary Group In Sudan

A drone attack by a notorious paramilitary group hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan Saturday, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, a doctors' group said.

Published on: 07.02.2026 15:36
Mohammed Yunus' Watch: The Positives And Negatives Of A Turbulent Tenure

Bangladesh General Election 2026: On August 8, 2024, Yunus, Bangladesh's Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist, took office as the interim chief adviser of the country.

Published on: 07.02.2026 12:23
PM Modi Shares Car Ride With Malaysian Counterpart On Way To Community Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared a car ride with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, following the former's arrival in Malaysia as part of his two-day visit in the Southeast Asian nation.

Published on: 07.02.2026 11:52
Jeffrey Epstein Offered "Swedish Blonde", Anil Ambani Replied "Arrange That": Report

Jeffrey Epstein's sphere of influence among businessmen, politicians and academics also reached India, with the disgraced financier spending years cultivating a relationship with a scion of the nation's wealthiest family.

Published on: 07.02.2026 10:10
US Gave June Deadline To Ukraine, Russia For Peace Deal: Zelensky

The US has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach an agreement to end the nearly four-year war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters.

Published on: 07.02.2026 09:36

News from Arabic Countries

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
Somalia’s Mohamud slams Israel’s interference, rejects base on Somaliland

Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.

Published on: 08.02.2026 05:04
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,445

These are the key developments from day 1,445 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 08.02.2026 04:12
Polls open in Thailand as reformists, conservatives vie for power

No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.

Published on: 08.02.2026 01:55
Japan votes as Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda

Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.

Published on: 08.02.2026 01:06
Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister

Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti’s capital.

Published on: 07.02.2026 23:08
Is Nigeria’s security situation worsening, or is there progress?

More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed.

Published on: 07.02.2026 21:26
‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.

Published on: 07.02.2026 21:07
Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals

Elaf fund will finance projects with buy-in from Saudi investors committing $2bn for two airports in Aleppo city.

Published on: 07.02.2026 20:03
Chris Hedges on decline of the American empire

Journalist Chris Hedges speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s first year and the future of US democracy.

Published on: 07.02.2026 19:30
Italy says cannot join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ because of constitution

Under constitution Italy cannot join because power would be wielded by one leader standing above other members.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:44
Suryakumar rescues India as United States threaten T20 World Cup upset

India recover from 77-6 as captain Suryakumar Yadav hits an unbeaten 84 in 29-run World Cup win against United States.

Published on: 07.02.2026 18:00
Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game

The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Published on: 07.02.2026 16:37
Olympic committee: New transgender policy consensus reached across sports

A proposed new consensus between sports leaders across the globe about gender policy would be a first uniform criteria.

Published on: 07.02.2026 16:35
England vs Nepal: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups

England open their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal with points to prove on and off the field.

Published on: 07.02.2026 16:02
ICC in Pakistan talks to revive India T20 World Cup clash

Cricket's global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures.

Published on: 07.02.2026 15:32
Will pro-military message bring Thailand’s ‘most hawkish’ party to power?

Thailand's border war with Cambodia has fuelled an election campaign as nationalistic sentiments surge in the country.

Published on: 07.02.2026 15:24
Carrick extends winning run as Man United beat 10-man Tottenham 2-0

Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes score for ‍United while Spurs captain Christian Romero sees red for a wild challenge.

Published on: 07.02.2026 14:54
Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000

Authorities in Portugal are deploying more than 26,500 rescuers as Storm Marta approaches.

Published on: 07.02.2026 13:30
‘Israel killed international law in Gaza’, official tells Al Jazeera

Mustafa Barghouti, of the Palestinian National Initiative, said steadfastness of Palestinians shows 'failure of Israel'.

Published on: 07.02.2026 13:20
Iranians react to ‘positive’ US-Iran talks in Oman

Talks between Iran and the US held in Oman on Friday have been described as ‘positive’ by officials.

Published on: 07.02.2026 13:04
US transfers ISIL detainees to Iraq as northeast Syria base draws down

Iraq launches investigations into ISIL detainees from Syria with 7,000 expected to arrive in total.

Published on: 07.02.2026 12:29
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Premier League – team news, start, lineups

City travel to Anfield hoping for win over defending champions Liverpool to keep within reach of league leaders Arsenal.

Published on: 07.02.2026 11:56
US has given Ukraine and Russia June deadline to end war: Zelenskyy

Ukraine's president says the US has also proposed new trilateral talks in Miami, which he said Ukraine will attend.

Published on: 07.02.2026 11:55
Dinosaurs for sale: Is the global fossil market harming science?

In a two-part special, 101 East explores Asia’s role in the booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil trade.

Published on: 07.02.2026 11:30