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The second round of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran is underway in Geneva, as both sides attempt to resolve tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Tarique Rahman, who led BNP to victory in the general polls held last week after months of political uncertainty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's exit from Bangladesh amid widespread violence on August 5, 2024, took oath as the PM on Tuesday.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have arrested an Indian national who is accused of multiple offences, including sexually assaulting a minor.
Several former cricket captains, including 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, have written a joint letter to the Pakistani government urging it to ensure proper medical care and dignified treatment for jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus once again stirred debate by invoking the term “Seven Sisters” — a reference to India’s northeastern states — without naming India, while highlighting the region’s “immense economic potential” in his farewell address.
Afghanistan’s passport continues to rank as the weakest globally, according to the February 2026 Henley Passport Index.
A Pakistani court this month gave the custody of a 13-year-old Christian girl to the man who had kidnapped, converted her to Islam and married her, media reports said.
The separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that it is holding seven members of Pakistan’s security forces and has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Islamabad to negotiate a prisoner exchange.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir was seen in a viral video being stopped by a security official during an event in Munich, Germany, after he was reportedly asked to visibly display his identity card.
Munich: Around 200,000 people gathered in Munich on Saturday to protest Iran’s crackdown on anti-government demonstrations, according to police estimates.
Munich: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said he saw signs of easing tensions in transatlantic relations following the first day of the Munich Security Conference.
The US Central Command has announced that its forces conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria between February 3 to February 12.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India has assured Washington that it will refrain from purchasing any additional Russian oil, amid fresh US sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, media reports said.
Tarique Rahman, who led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) back to power after returning to the country following 17 years in exile, has pledged to prioritise justice and the rule of law as the cornerstone of his administration.
Dhaka/IBNS: Tasnim Jara, who had emerged as a prominent face during the July uprising against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, hoped to usher in political and structural change in Bangladesh.
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh’s closely watched national elections, which marked a dramatic political shift with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerging victorious and ending the Awami League’s long dominance, also saw the electoral fortunes of several controversial and anti-India figures unfold.
The BJP has won a seat in Bangladesh’s general elections — but it is not India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The victor represents the Bangladesh Jatiya Party.
At least two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment and a third jailed for their roles in a foiled ISIS-inspired terrorist plot targeting the Jewish community in Greater Manchester.
The United States government has confirmed that Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to plotting the murder of a U.S. citizen in New York City.
A woman, born in Bangladesh and allegedly trafficked to Pakistan 35 years ago, has approached the Lahore High Court seeking justice after being offloaded from a Dhaka-bound flight.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have demonstrated unity in how to revive Europe's ailing economy after recent public disagreements.
Bangladesh’s first general election since the violent July 2024 uprising has delivered a dramatic political comeback for Tarique Rahman and his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
The body of a Hindu tea garden worker, with his hands and feet tied, was recovered from a tea estate in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district in Bangladesh, according to local media reports.
In the run-up to Bangladesh’s February 12 general election, few political parties projected as much confidence as the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, has staged a dramatic comeback in Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary elections, securing 151 constituencies, according to early vote-counting trends.
Dhaka/IBNS: Unofficial trends indicate that Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is in a commanding position as votes continue to be counted in Bangladesh’s landmark 2026 parliamentary election.
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly suffered an 85 percent loss of vision in his right eye while incarcerated at Adiala Jail, according to a report submitted by Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae Salman Safdar.
Two US Navy vessels collided during a ship-to-ship refuelling operation in the Caribbean on Wednesday, leaving two personnel with minor injuries, according to US Southern Command.
London/IBNS: A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder following a shocking stabbing incident at Kingsbury High School in Brent, northwest London, that left two students hospitalised.
The city of Seattle has agreed to a $29 million (approximately Rs 262 crore) settlement with the family of 23-year-old Indian graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, who was fatally struck by a speeding police officer in 2023.
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