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Putin Named 1,005 Times 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 09:47
In 2019, Jeffrey Epstein Had $600 Million Estate. Files Reveal Who Gets What

The trust provided for Jeffrey Epsteins girlfriend to receive much of his property, though most of his residences have since been sold.

Published on: 09.02.2026 09:39
Sheikh Hasina's Inner Circle On Trial Ahead Of Bangladesh's Elections

Bangladesh is headed towards its first general elections after the fall, exile, and death sentence of its longest-serving prime minister, Sheikh Hasina.

Published on: 09.02.2026 09:25
Khamenei Breaks 37-Year-Old Ritual For 1st Time Amid Trump's Attack Threat

Amid increasing US military buildup in the Gulf, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly broken his 37-year-old tradition by missing the annual February 8 meeting with air force commanders.

Published on: 09.02.2026 07:52
Maria Machado Says Ally Kidnapped Hours After Prison Release In Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Monday said one of her closest allies was kidnapped hours after being released from prison.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:53
How Jamaat-BNP Contest Will Decide Bangladesh's India, China Ties

Bangladesh is holding its most important election in recent times this week, and the two main parties, the Bangladesh Jamaat-E-Islami and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), are leaving no stone unturned to engage with the voters.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:34
Epstein Death Statement Was Drafted A Day Before He Died, Files Show

A statement of Jeffrey Epstein's death was dated August 9, 2019, a day before the convicted sex offender was found dead in his jail cell.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:11
When Hunger Ravaged Bangladesh: Inside The Famine That Killed 1.5 Million

Just a few years after independence in 1971, Bangladesh faced its first famine in 1974.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:06
Begums Of Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia And Sheikh Hasina's Tryst With Power

Bangladesh is gearing up for a historic general election on February 12, its first since the ouster of the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:01
Bangladesh's 'Bloodied' Elections: The Widespread Killings During 2014 Polls

Bangladesh Election 2026: The 2014 Bangladesh general election remains one of the most turbulent chapters in the nation's political history.

Published on: 09.02.2026 05:46
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg Guests At "Wild" Jeffrey Epstein Dinner: See Photo Inside

The image, which Epstein emailed to himself in August 2015, shows the Meta CEO seated next to the Tesla Chief.

Published on: 09.02.2026 05:46
With Bangladesh Set To Vote, Memories Of Pakistan's 1971 Atrocities Return

On the night of March 25, 1971, Pakistani troops moved into the city under what was called Operation Searchlight.

Published on: 09.02.2026 05:12
NSA Doval's Canada Visit Signals Reset In Ties, And Message To Khalistanis

India and Canada took a measured but significant step toward repairing strained bilateral ties, with National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval's visit to Ottawa last week marking one of the most substantive high-level security engagements.

Published on: 09.02.2026 03:47
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced To 20 Years Under National Security Law

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law

Published on: 09.02.2026 02:41
Is US Going To Attack Iran? What We Know So Far

Iran has called on the United States to "respect" Tehran amid the threat of war with the United States, saying the country does not understand the language of force.

Published on: 09.02.2026 02:34
Ransom Letters, Blood Marks: Probe On In Kidnapping Of US Anchor's Mother

The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.

Published on: 09.02.2026 01:51
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Party Secures Landslide Victory In Snap Polls

The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media reported citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity.

Published on: 08.02.2026 19:17
NSA Ajit Doval Holds High-Level Talks In Canada, Agrees On Cybersecurity Cooperation

India and Canada have agreed to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers during a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Nathalie Drouin.

Published on: 08.02.2026 19:03
5 Dead After Building Collapses In Lebanon's Tripoli: Report

The death count in a building collapse in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday rose to five dead, state media reported, as rescuers searched for survivors in the second such incident in weeks.

Published on: 08.02.2026 18:48
PM Modi Greets Japan PM Sanae Takaichi On Snap Election Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on her "landmark victory" in the elections to the House of Representatives.

Published on: 08.02.2026 18:30

News from Arabic Countries

Epstein pressed billionaire media mogul to influence coverage, files reveal

Epstein leveraged ties with Mortimer Zuckerman to try to steer tabloid's coverage of abuse allegations.

Published on: 09.02.2026 09:59
Shipping giant MSC facilitates trade from Israeli settlements through EU

Commercial documents shed light on hundreds of shipments from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: 09.02.2026 09:59
At least 53 people dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya coast

This is a breaking news story.

Published on: 09.02.2026 09:52
Venezuela rearrests opposition figure Guanipa after release: Prosecutor

Public prosecutor says Guanipa placed under house arrest, as opposition figure's son, allies decry 'kidnapping'.

Published on: 09.02.2026 09:49
Netanyahu to meet Trump in US to discuss Iran, says Israeli PM

The Israeli PM wants US-Iran talks to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles – a red line for Tehran.

Published on: 09.02.2026 09:07
The anatomy of the Epstein network

Mapping the scale of the Epstein network, and why parts of the story are being downplayed.

Published on: 09.02.2026 08:45
Mbappe, Real Madrid defeat Valencia; narrow gap to Barcelona on ladder

Goals by Kylian Mbappe and Alvaro Carreras allowed Real Madrid to peg back Barcelona in the La Liga standings.

Published on: 09.02.2026 08:24
LIVE: Israel approves measures to expand its powers in occupied West Bank

The rules will make it easier for Israeli settlers to buy land and give Israel more powers to enforce its laws.

Published on: 09.02.2026 07:22
Japan’s Takaichi vows to deliver on tax cuts after LDP’s ‘historic’ win

LDP looks set to secure 316 seats in Japan's 500-member house, marking its best result since its founding in 1955.

Published on: 09.02.2026 06:23
‘Tool of siege’: Israel’s punishing control of Gaza movement

Israeli closures have ceased to be temporary 'security measures' and now a daily reality that has redefined survival.

Published on: 09.02.2026 05:19
Bangladesh’s Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman: The man everyone wants to meet

Until recently, Bangladesh's elite and foreign diplomats avoided the Jamaat leader and his party. Not any more.

Published on: 09.02.2026 05:09
Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks ride defence, Walker to beat Patriots

Seattle Seahawks produce a dominant defensive display to outmuscle the New England Patriots 29-13.

Published on: 09.02.2026 04:47
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai set for coalition talks after surprise election win

Conservative party looks set to win at least 194 seats in Thailand's 500 member House, Thai media say.

Published on: 09.02.2026 04:41
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,446

These are the key developments from day 1,446 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 09.02.2026 03:44
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison

Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper gets lengthy sentence under Beijing's national security law.

Published on: 09.02.2026 02:01
Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians, cites links to US, Israel

Detainees are accused of trying to disrupt Iran's 'political social order' at a time of threats from the US and Israel.

Published on: 09.02.2026 01:52
Israeli security cabinet approves rules to increase control over West Bank

The Palestinian presidency calls the decision a 'dangerous' Israeli 'attempt to legalize settlement expansion'.

Published on: 08.02.2026 22:36
Portugal elects Socialist Party’s Seguro as president in landslide

With 95 percent of votes counted, 63-year-old Antonio Jose Seguro is on 66 percent.

Published on: 08.02.2026 22:02
T20 World Cup: Nepal fans light up Wankhede despite painful England loss

From families crossing borders to fans dancing in the stands, Nepalese cricket fans created a carnival atmosphere.

Published on: 08.02.2026 21:47
How has Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza shaped the Middle East?

Al Jazeera Forum discusses the regional impact of Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Published on: 08.02.2026 21:24
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Mohammadi to seven more years in prison

Women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December while attending a memorial ceremony in Mashhad.

Published on: 08.02.2026 21:11
Venezuela opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa released

Machado ally says 'there's a lot to talk about regarding the present and future of Venezuela' after release.

Published on: 08.02.2026 20:50
Building collapse in Lebanon’s Tripoli kills at least 14 people

Eight people pulled alive from rubble as latest building collapse prompts anger in northern town.

Published on: 08.02.2026 19:47
Man City fight back to win 2-1 at Liverpool and keep title hopes alive

‌Stoppage-time penalty from Erling Haaland gives City ‍dramatic win and narrows gap to ⁠leaders Arsenal to six points.

Published on: 08.02.2026 19:12
Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory

In recent months, Addis Ababa has accused Eritrea of supporting rebel fighters on Ethiopian soil.

Published on: 08.02.2026 18:42