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18-Year-Old Man Arrested After Running Toward US Capitol With Shotgun: Cops

An 18-year-old man ran toward the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him without incident, said US Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan.

Published on: 17.02.2026 21:48
Peru President Impeached After 4 Months In Office Amid Corruption Charges

Peru's Congress on Tuesday impeached interim president Jose Jeri, the Latin American country's seventh head of state in 10 years and only the latest toppled over graft claims.

Published on: 17.02.2026 20:53
French President Macron Invites PM Modi To 52nd G7 Summit In France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 52nd G7 Summit, which will be presided over by France in 2026.

Published on: 17.02.2026 20:11
5 People Injured In New York Church Explosion

A fiery explosion ripped through a church in upstate New York on Tuesday, injuring five people including a firefighter who was badly burned while responded to reports of a gas odor in the building, officials said.

Published on: 17.02.2026 19:19
Tarique Rahman's Oath-Taking Ceremony Highlights: Tarique Rahman Takes Oath As Bangladesh's New Prime Minister

Tarique Rahman's oath ceremony in Bangladesh: BNP has bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats in the 13th parliamentary elections.

Published on: 17.02.2026 19:04
US Military Airlifts Mini Nuclear Reactor In Historic First Test Flight

The United States military has transported a miniature nuclear reactor by air for the first time.

Published on: 17.02.2026 18:59
All About Nitai Roy Chowdhury, The Only Hindu In Bangladesh's New Government

The heir to one of Bangladesh's most influential political families, Tarique Rahman, was sworn in as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday.

Published on: 17.02.2026 18:55
"The New Gold": Prices Of Cucumbers Soar In Russia Amid Wartime Inflation, Trigger Anger

The price surge has turned the humble veggie into a symbol of Russia's economic struggles amid the ongoing Ukraine war.

Published on: 17.02.2026 18:28
Foreign Secretary Meets Bangladesh's Opposition As India Steps Up Outreach

The Bangladesh Jamaat-E-Islami has emerged as the largest opposition party in Bangladesh and notably won big in areas along the border with India.

Published on: 17.02.2026 18:02
'Agreed On Guiding Principles For Deal': Iran On US Nuclear Talks

Iran and the United States agreed to "a set of guiding principles" laying the groundwork for a broader deal during talks in Geneva on Tuesday, Tehran's top diplomat said, after the leaders of both countries traded warnings of military action.

Published on: 17.02.2026 17:47
'People Don't Think MPs Deserve It': Sri Lanka Scraps Lawmaker Pensions

Sri Lanka's parliament abolished pensions for all legislators and their widows on Tuesday, in line with a government pledge to prune the perks of politicians.

Published on: 17.02.2026 17:47
AI Arms Race Is 'Russian Roulette With Humanity,' Warns Top Researcher

Tech CEOs are locked in an artificial intelligence "arms race" that risks wiping out humanity, top computer science researcher Stuart Russell told AFP on Tuesday, calling for governments to pull the brakes.

Published on: 17.02.2026 16:59
Havana Syndrome Explained: Symptoms, Theories And Renewed Debate

Havana Syndrome refers to unexplained health incidents affecting US diplomats and officials worldwide, characterized by symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and memory problems, with theories ranging from stress to directed energy, but the cause remai

Published on: 17.02.2026 16:26
Why Jamaat, NCP Boycotted Tarique Rahman's Swearing-In As Bangladesh PM

Jamaat-e-Islami, the opposition to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), announced that it would boycott the cabinet's oath ceremony.

Published on: 17.02.2026 15:55
Tarique Rahman Gets PM Modi's Letter After Swearing-In, And An India Invite

PM Modi's letter extended an invitation to Tarique Rahman, his wife Dr Zubaida and his daughter Zaima to visit India at a "mutually convenient time".

Published on: 17.02.2026 14:52
Putin, Women, Favours: Inside Epstein's Russia Connections

Convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sought to build ties with Russia's political elite and appeared desperate to secure a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, files released by the US Department of Justice show.

Published on: 17.02.2026 14:34
Total Lunar Eclipse 2026: Date, Time, And Where The "Blood Moon" Will Be Visible

Sky lovers in areas where this phenomenon is visible will be able to enjoy this unique astronomical event, when the Moon appears to glow a bright red.

Published on: 17.02.2026 14:01
AI Already Reshaping India's Wars: Strategic Forces Commander To NDTV

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword for India's armed forces but a present-day operational reality, Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana, Commander-in-Chief of the Strategic Forces Command, told NDTV.

Published on: 17.02.2026 13:55
US School Employee Accused Of Having Sex With 2 Students After Husband Caught Her In The Act

The disturbing phenomenon of teachers engaging in illegal sexual relationships with students is a growing concern in the United States.

Published on: 17.02.2026 13:21
Opinion: Opinion | What ChatGPT Is Now Doing With Your Darkest 'Secrets'

For over three years now, millions across the world have treated ChatGPT like a confidante. And one company - OpenAI - holds the keys to this vast digital locker.

Published on: 17.02.2026 13:05

News from Arabic Countries

Vinicius earns Real Madrid 1-0 win at Benfica in match marred by racism row

Match interrupted for several minutes after Madrid's goalscorer Vinicius Jr accuses opponent of racially insulting him.

Published on: 17.02.2026 23:01
Humanoid robots perform advanced martial arts at Chinese New Year gala

Robots perform sophisticated human movements as Beijing sends a message to the world.

Published on: 17.02.2026 22:50
Tributes pour in after US civil rights icon Jesse Jackson dies at 84

World leaders share memories of Jackson, a leader of the US civil rights movement who passed away on Tuesday.

Published on: 17.02.2026 22:20
Colombia to resume peace talks with ECG after temporary suspension

Colombia's largest criminal group paused talks after President Gustavo Petro pledged to target its leader Chiquito Malo.

Published on: 17.02.2026 21:58
Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to ‘best and final’ offer

The Warner Bros Discovery board says it remains committed to the Netflix deal.

Published on: 17.02.2026 21:35
US and Iran reach ‘guiding principles’ in Geneva nuclear talks

The US and Iran reached an understanding on key “guiding principles” at indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.

Published on: 17.02.2026 20:55
Yemeni Americans feel ‘betrayed’ as Trump revokes immigration protections

Prominent Trump supporter Amer Ghalib says US decision to nix deportation protection for Yemenis 'very unfortunate'.

Published on: 17.02.2026 20:44
‘Journey of hell’: Migrants in Libya endure torture, rape, forced labour

A new UN report says migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Libya are being forcibly rounded up and abused.

Published on: 17.02.2026 20:36
Thousands in Kosovo rally against war crimes trial of ex-KLA commanders

Special court in The Hague hears closing arguments this week in the trial of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders.

Published on: 17.02.2026 20:33
US president’s son Eric Trump invests in drone maker with gov’t contracts

Israel's Xtend recently won US Defense Department contract, is bidding for another before merger with JFB Construction.

Published on: 17.02.2026 20:21
Sheinbaum says Mexico declines Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite

Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum said she has turned down an invitation from Donald Trump to join his “Board of Peace."

Published on: 17.02.2026 20:16
Why Israel’s annexation threatens Jordan

Israel’s plans to claim parts of the occupied West Bank as ‘state property’ is raising concerns in neighbouring Jordan.

Published on: 17.02.2026 20:15
US judge says wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained

Judge says Trump administration has made 'one empty threat after another' to deport Salvadoran national to Africa.

Published on: 17.02.2026 19:38
Peru’s Congress votes to impeach President Jose Jeri in government shake-up

Jeri is the latest in a series of Peruvian presidents to be removed from office by an act of Congress.

Published on: 17.02.2026 19:38
‘I’ve heard nothing but great things,’ LeBron James says of Israel

Backlash came swiftly for basketball star LeBron James after saying he’s heard “nothing but great things” about Israel.

Published on: 17.02.2026 19:37
Who should control our digital world?

A few tech corporations control most of the world's data. Some countries have been fighting to change that.

Published on: 17.02.2026 19:30
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is marking a historic new chapter as Tarique Rahman is sworn in as Prime Minister.

Published on: 17.02.2026 19:15
US kills 11 people in three strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels

President Donald Trump's campaign against alleged drug boats has resulted in at least 145 deaths since September.

Published on: 17.02.2026 18:59
Deadly explosion rocks Russian military site near St Petersburg

Russian media report at least three people killed when the military police facility in Sertolovo collapses after blast.

Published on: 17.02.2026 17:26
Benfica vs Real Madrid 0-1: Champions League playoff – as it happened

All the updates as Vinicius Junior scores the winner and accuses Benfica player of racial abuse in first leg of playoff.

Published on: 17.02.2026 17:00
Iran’s Khamenei maintains tough rhetoric with US despite nuclear talks

Tehran's chief diplomat says some 'guiding principles' are agreed, but the supreme leader presents a different tone.

Published on: 17.02.2026 16:49
Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 2 – Wars

The 1980s bring revolutionary wars, CIA-backed conflict and the violent birth of a new democratic era.

Published on: 17.02.2026 16:30
EU opens probe into online global retailer Shein after sex-doll scandal

Investigation to focus on e-commerce platform's alleged sale of illicit goods and 'addictive design'.

Published on: 17.02.2026 16:05
Glacier grafting: How an Indigenous art is countering water scarcity

Residents in the northern part of the country are creating artificial glaciers to tackle climate change.

Published on: 17.02.2026 15:54
Has Bangladesh’s new PM named student leaders to his cabinet?

Newly sworn-in PM Tarique Rahman's cabinet has two leaders who rose to prominence in the 2024 uprising. Why?

Published on: 17.02.2026 15:44