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US Trial Lawyer Says Meta, YouTube "Engineered Addiction" In Children

Meta and Google-owned YouTube "engineered addiction" in children, a lawyer for the plaintiff said on Monday as a landmark trial on the effects of social media on minors began in earnest in a California court.

Published on: 09.02.2026 21:17
US Cuts Bangladesh Tariff To 19% In New Trade Deal

The United States and Bangladesh unveiled a deal Monday to lower US tariffs on goods from the world's second-biggest garment manufacturer, with Washington also committing to work towards duty exemptions for certain textiles and apparel.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:27
Bangladesh Election 2026 - Madhur Canteen: Dhaka University's Incubator Of Bangladesh's Leaders

Since it was founded in 1921, Dhaka University has been at the centre of political life in Bengal, Pakistan, and later Bangladesh.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:51
Fighter Jets To Missile Destroyers: US Firepower In Gulf As Iran Strike Looms

US President Donald Trump said in January that "very big, very powerful" ships were sailing to Iran and that America hoped to not have to use them. As Trump considers a strike on Iran, a host of US military assets have been sent to the Middle East.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:46
Epstein Aide Maxwell Refuses To Answer Questions From US House Panel

Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refused on Monday to answer questions from a US congressional committee, invoking her legal right against self-incrimination, lawmakers said.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:01
Explained: What Happens If UK PM Starmer Quits, Or Challenged?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to step down with his team in crisis over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

Published on: 09.02.2026 17:53
"Something Is Rotten...": Epstein Affair Triggers Crisis Of Trust In Norway

From the crown princess to a former prime minister, the Epstein affair has implicated some of Norway's most prominent personalities, triggering a crisis of confidence in a society that prizes trust.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:52
US Military Bases In The Gulf Under Iran's Ballistic Missile Shadow

Amid threats of a war with the US, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out the fact that Tehran could ever give up enrichment of uranium in its negotiations with Washington.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:22
Moon Before Mars? Elon Musk Bets On Lunar City, Explains His New Space Priority

In a tweet on X, Musk explained that while Mars missions are restricted by planetary alignments every 26 months, launches to the Moon can occur every 10 days.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:17
Scottish Labour Leader Urges UK PM Starmer To Resign Over Epstein Fallout

Keir Starmer's position as UK prime minister looked increasingly fragile Monday after Labour's leader in Scotland called for him to resign for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite links to US convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 09.02.2026 15:03
Rapid Action Battalion: Inside Bangladesh's Elite Force Accused Of War Crimes

With Bangladesh's general elections scheduled for February 12, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is once again under international scrutiny.

Published on: 09.02.2026 13:08
Pak Leader's Fiery Jab At Country's Military With A 'Pomegranate' Example

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman accused the Shehbaz-Sharif-led Pakistani government of failing in its foreign policy.

Published on: 09.02.2026 12:20
"Outright Lies": China Rejects US Claims Of Secret Nuclear Tests

China on Monday denied US allegations it had conducted secret nuclear explosive tests, calling them "outright lies" and accusing Washington of making excuses to start up its own trials.

Published on: 09.02.2026 12:17
Tajuddin Ahmad Was Bangladesh's First PM. How He Was Killed Inside A Prison

Tajuddin Ahmad, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh and one of the country's most important leaders during the Liberation War, was brutally killed inside Dhaka Central Jail on November 3, 1975.

Published on: 09.02.2026 11:52
Files Show Ex-Prince Andrew May Have Passed Confidential Reports To Epstein

Ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have passed potentially confidential reports to Jeffrey Epstein while a UK trade envoy, according to US government files on the late US sex offender released last month.

Published on: 09.02.2026 11:06
Actor, Not Child Detained By ICE Agents, Was Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Guest

Music superstar Bad Bunny paused mid-performance during his historic Super Bowl LX halftime show to hand one of his Grammy Awards to a young boy.

Published on: 09.02.2026 10:59
Analysis: Generative AI And Incel Ideology - Dangerous Mix And Security Threat

Most people have used Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity for brainstorming, sometimes even seeking answers during an emotional crisis. But what happens when resentment, revenge, sexism and misogyny intersect with AI?

Published on: 09.02.2026 10:34
Pet Dogs Are Turning 'Wild' Because Of War Between These Two Countries

The Russia-Ukraine war is turning once-household pets into animals that resemble wild dog species, a new study has found.

Published on: 09.02.2026 10:32
Noor Hossain: The Iconic Bangladeshi Activist Who Took Down A Dictator

As Bangladesh moves towards another national election, the country's political calendar turns back to its defining moments. Under deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule, rallies filled the streets, opposition leaders faced restrictions.

Published on: 09.02.2026 10:18
Putin Named 1,005 Times In Epstein Files. In Some, He Hoped For A Meet

Russian President Vladimir Putin's name appears 1,005 times in the 3.5 million pages of correspondence linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by the US Department of Justice.

Published on: 09.02.2026 10:08

News from Arabic Countries

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli air attack on Gaza residential building

Several others injured in attack on building sheltering displaced people as Israel continues to violate 'ceasefire'.

Published on: 09.02.2026 21:38
Is Portugal shifting to the right?

Centre-left socialist president is elected, but far-right rival secures record share of the vote.

Published on: 09.02.2026 21:02
Deadly drone attacks on civilians continue in Sudan’s Kordofan, UN says

United Nations human rights chief also decries 'preventable human rights catastrophe' in Sudan's el-Fasher.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:48
UN installs relief housing units for displaced families in Gaza

The United Nations has installed the first batch of relief housing units for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:47
Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba due to fuel shortage

Over the following days, Air Canada will operate empty flights to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already in Cuba.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:36
US and Bangladesh set trade deal with tariffs at 19 percent

Bangladesh has agreed to provide significant preferential market access for some US industrial and agricultural goods.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:34
Palace says King Charles will ‘support’ police probe into ex-Prince Andrew

British police are assessing a complaint that ex-prince sent confidential trade reports to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:11
Russian drone sets fuel station ablaze in eastern Ukraine

Firefighters in eastern Ukraine fought to extinguish an extensive blaze after a Russian drone hit a fuel station.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:02
US urges American ships to stay ‘as far as possible’ from Iranian waters

New US Maritime Administration advisory comes after first round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.

Published on: 09.02.2026 20:01
US Congress seeks answers, Maxwell invokes Fifth amid Epstein case tensions

Ghislaine Maxwell avoids answering questions on alleged co-conspirators in case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 09.02.2026 19:36
Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians critical of the government

In a sweeping crackdown, Iranian security and judicial authorities have arrested several reformist politicians.

Published on: 09.02.2026 19:18
White House to make it harder for US federal workers to challenge firings

If the proposal is implemented, workers will not be able to seek remedy through an independent review board.

Published on: 09.02.2026 19:03
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean

Pentagon says US will enforce Trump-ordered blockade against South American country even 'halfway around the world'.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:58
‘We have a voice’: Latinos celebrate Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

With celebrity cameos and cultural nods, Bad Bunny’s show highlighted Latino identity and resilience on a world stage.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:48
Portugal elects socialist president in defeat for far-right

Voters in Portugal elected Antonio Jose Seguro of the centre-left Socialist Party to a five-year term.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:42
Thailand’s PM Anutin claims victory in general election

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul, won the largest share of seats in the general election.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:30
Pakistan agrees to play India at T20 World Cup as government boycott ends

Pakistan's government orders cricket team to take the field against India on Sunday in Colombo.

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:25
What were Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Israel?

New documents show some thought disgraced US financier had links to Israeli intelligence services and settler groups.BI

Published on: 09.02.2026 18:14
Iran suggests it could dilute highly enriched uranium for sanctions relief

Iran's atomic energy chief makes comment as more mediated negotiations with the US expected.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:57
Israeli plans deepen de facto annexation of occupied West Bank

Israel approves plans to expand its power across the West Bank, making it easier to seize Palestinian land illegally.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:55
Israel tightens grip on occupied West Bank with governance changes

Palestinians say Israeli changes to occupied West Bank governance essentially legalise settlements.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:48
Strong support in Pakistan for Gaza peacekeeping force but questions linger

Poll finds Pakistanis ready to support Gaza peacekeeping mission under Muslim alliance and UN approval framework.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:27
Protesters in Australia rally against Israeli president’s visit

Protesters took to the streets across Australia to rally against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:21
Japanese PM after landslide victory: ‘I do not fear any challenges’

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition has won 352 of the 465 seats in the lower house of Parliament.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:14
Jimmy Lai sentenced: What happened to other HK pro-democracy protesters?

Jimmy Lai, 78, has been sentenced to 20 years. We look at what happened to major democratic Hong Kong protesters.

Published on: 09.02.2026 16:12