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Family of Indian student, killed by US cop, awarded ₹262cr
The city of Seattle has settled a lawsuit with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student who was killed by a speeding police officer in 2023.
'Birthday of new Bangladesh': Yunus after casting vote
Bangladesh's interim government head Muhammad Yunus has cast his vote in the country's 13th national parliamentary elections and constitutional referendum.
Hands, feet tied, Hindu man killed on Bangladesh's election eve
A 28-year-old Hindu man, Ratan Shuvo Kar, was found dead in Bangladesh's Moulvibazar district on Wednesday.
Canada shooter who killed 8 was mentally ill trans woman
The perpetrator of a deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has been identified as an 18-year-old woman named Jesse Van Rootselaar.
Stabbing, voter intimidation mar Bangladesh's first polls since Hasina downfall
The ongoing parliamentary elections in Bangladesh have been marred by incidents of violence, intimidation, and corruption.
Did Jeffrey Epstein play matchmaker for Elon Musk's brother?
The recently released documents by the United States Department of Justice have revealed that Jeffrey Epstein played matchmaker for Kimbal Musk and a woman.
Unredacted Epstein files mentioned 'Donald,' 'Trump' more than million times
A top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, who reviewed the Epstein files, has claimed that they found over a million results when searching for "Trump," "Donald," or "Don" in the database related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Teen gunman takes students hostage before killing headmaster in Thailand
A gunman reportedly opened fire at the Patong Prathan Khiri Wit School in Songkhla province, Thailand on Wednesday, killing a headmaster and leaving teachers and pupils injured.
Epstein files un-redacted: New names surface amid pressure from lawmakers
The United States Justice Department has un-redacted more names from the Jeffrey Epstein files, following pressure from lawmakers.
Canada shooter who killed 9 was 'female in a dress'
A tragic shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada, left 10 people dead, including the suspected shooter, on Wednesday.
'US treated Pakistan worse than toilet paper': Khawaja Asif's shocker
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has made a shocking revelation in the National Assembly, accusing the United States of using and discarding Pakistan for its strategic interests.
10 dead in shootings at school, home in Canada
A shooting incident in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has left 10 people dead. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that the deceased include the suspected shooter, who was found dead from a self-inflicted injury
Erotic novel by author constitutes child abuse material: Australian judge
An Australian author, Lauren Mastrosa, has been found guilty of creating child sex abuse material through her erotic age-gap romance novel.
Half of India's global student complaints in 2025 from Russia
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revealed that over half of the global complaints by Indian students abroad in 2025 were from Russia.
French President Macron to visit India from February 17-19
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17-19, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed.
Fake 'Saudi Prince' scandal: Auto worker scams Lebanon's elite
A bizarre scandal has rocked Lebanon, where an auto mechanic impersonated a Saudi prince and duped the country's elite.
'China conducted secret nuclear test after Galwan clash': US
The United States has accused China of conducting secret nuclear tests in June 2020, just days after the Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers.
US warns ships to avoid Iran amid nuclear talks deadlock
The United States has issued a warning to its vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, advising them to "stay as far away" from Iranian waters as possible.
48hrs before Bangladesh polls, Hindu trader stabbed to death
A Hindu businessman, Sushen Chandra Sarkar (62), was brutally murdered inside his shop in the Bogar Bazar intersection of Trishal upazila, Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, just days before the country votes for its national parliamentary elections.
Epstein files reveal 9-year-old victim, senior official implicated: US lawmakers
United States lawmakers have reviewed unredacted portions of the Jeffrey Epstein files, which reveal shocking details about underage victims and unnamed senior officials.
Sexual assault lawsuits against Neil Gaiman thrown out
Federal judges in the United States have dismissed three lawsuits against bestselling author Neil Gaiman.
White House releases fact sheet on India-US deal amid confusion
United States President Donald Trump last week announced a trade deal between the US and India.
'Don't make deal with Tehran': Iranian urges Trump before suicide
An Iranian man from Bushehr, identified as Pouria Hamidi, has reportedly taken his own life after posting a video message on Instagram addressing United States President Donald Trump.
Video: Plane makes emergency landing on US roadway, hits vehicles
A small plane made an emergency landing on a busy street in Gainesville, Georgia, on Monday.
Indian-origin techie shot dead in 'targeted' attack outside Canada mall
A 37-year-old Indian-origin tech professional from Karnataka, Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar, was shot dead at the Woodbine Shopping Centre in Toronto on Saturday.
US slashes Bangladesh tariff to 19%, exempts US-material garments
The United States and Bangladesh have signed a reciprocal tariff agreement, reducing US tariffs on Bangladeshi exports from 20% to 19%.
Amid India-Pak World Cup row, Asim Munir makes special mention
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stirred controversy by invoking Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in a dispute over the scheduling of a T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and India.
UK PM Starmer's chief of staff resigns over Epstein-linked appointment
Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has resigned after advising the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the United Kingdom ambassador to the United States.
Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit White House: Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the White House later this year.
Iran threatens Israel with ballistic missile strikes amid US tensions
Amid rising tensions with the United States, Iran has issued a threatening message to Israel.
'Will you have baby...?': Epstein files expose German Countess's email
Newly released emails from the Jeffrey Epstein files reveal that German countess Nicole Junkermann had a close relationship with the convicted sex offender.
US health official urges measles vaccination amid rising outbreaks
Dr Mehmet Oz, a senior United States public health official and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, has urged Americans to get vaccinated against measles.
Pakistani newspaper slams government's inaction after India secures US deal
A recent op-ed in the Pakistani newspaper Dawn has criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government for not making serious efforts to secure a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
Epstein bragged about dining with Musk, Zuckerberg, and Hoffman
A batch of documents from the US Department of Justice has revealed details of a "wild" dinner in 2015 attended by Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner handed further prison sentence
Iranian activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been handed an additional seven-and-a-half years in prison by a court in Mashhad.
H-1B visa restrictions not discussed in US trade talks: Goyal
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has confirmed that the issue of H-1B visa restrictions did not come up during his recent discussions with US counterparts.
40 injured days before elections as Bangladesh erupts in violence
Political tensions in Bangladesh have erupted into violence with just three days to go before the national elections on February 12.
China-critic Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20yrs
Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison under Beijing's national security law.
Khamenei breaks 37-year tradition, skips military meet amid US tensions
For the first time since 1989, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei skipped a crucial meeting with air force commanders on February 8.
'March for Billionaires' in San Francisco was a bust
A "March for Billionaires" in San Francisco on Saturday drew a small crowd of around three dozen, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Why is China commissioning so many coal power plants?
Despite a massive increase in solar and wind power generation, China has commissioned more coal power plants than ever before.
India, Canada forge security work plan to combat transnational crime
India and Canada have agreed to a shared work plan for cooperation on national security and law enforcement issues.
Japan PM Takaichi's party wins landslide election victory
Japanese stocks surged on Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition secured a landslide victory in the recent elections.
Suspect in Russian general's shooting detained in Dubai
The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia has announced the detention of a suspect in the shooting of Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, a top official of Russia's military intelligence agency.
Using UPI for payments in Malaysia might be possible soon
India and Malaysia have announced a strategic partnership to integrate their payment systems, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and PayNet Malaysia.
Epstein files topple Europe's elite: resignations, probes rock UK, Norway
A recent release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Department of Justice has sent shockwaves through Europe's political landscape.
US lawmaker claims Dallas malls feel like Pakistan, sparks outrage
Republican Congressman Brandon Gill has sparked a controversy with his remarks on the alleged "Islamisation" of parts of Texas.
How old is the Chinese civilization?
A prominent archeologist has challenged the conventional timeline of Chinese civilization.
Pakistan begins repairs at Bholari hangar IAF destroyed in May
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has started the process of reconstructing a hangar at the Bholari airbase, which was severely damaged in an Indian Air Force (IAF) attack on May 10, 2025.
PM Modi, Malaysian PM vow to elevate defense, economic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, emphasized, "We will aim to deepen our defence and security ties, enhance our economic and innovation partnership, and expand our collaboration into new domains."
Washington Post CEO quits after axing one-third of staff
Will Lewis, the publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post, has resigned from his position.
Japan's PM Takaichi takes political risk, calls snap polls
Japan is voting in a snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Russia: Teen neo-Nazi stabs 4 Indian students, scrawls Holocaust slogans
A knife attack at the State Medical University in Ufa, Russia's Bashkortostan Republic, left four Indian students injured.
'Trust is India's strongest currency': PM Modi in Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized the importance of trust in India's global trade relations.
Bangladesh: Hindu ex-minister Ramesh Sen dies in custody, murder alleged
Ramesh Chandra Sen, a prominent Hindu leader and former minister of Bangladesh, died on Saturday after falling critically ill in custody.
US: Tesla sued after trapped driver burned alive
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Tesla in the United States, after a young driver died trapped inside a burning vehicle.
Indian-origin Michelin-starred restaurateur convicted of spiking woman's drink
Vikas Nath, a 63-year-old Indian-origin restaurateur and owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Benares, has been convicted of spiking a woman's drink at London's Annabel's club.
Epstein offered Anil Ambani 'tall Swedish blonde', files reveal
Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein maintained a relationship with Indian businessman Anil Ambani from 2017 to 2019, just months before the former was charged, according to documents released by the United States Department of Justice.
'March for billionaires' to be held in San Francisco today
Derik Kaufmann, the founder of AI start-up RunRL, is organizing a "March for Billionaires" in San Francisco.
Islamabad mosque suicide blast: ISIS claims responsibility
The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Trump faces Republican backlash for video depicting Obamas as apes
United States President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after resharing a video on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Bangladesh elections: BNP vows no 'masters', won't be India's proxy
With the Bangladesh elections just a week away, the two major political parties have outlined their foreign policy and stance on India in their manifestos.
Russia: GRU chief shot in assassination attempt, say reports
Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, a senior figure in Russia's military intelligence (GRU), was shot multiple times in an alleged assassination attempt on Friday.
Pakistan Army chief, PM Sharif escalate Kashmir 'liberation' rhetoric
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir have intensified their posturing against India over Jammu and Kashmir.
Bangladesh elections 6 days away; disinformation poll body's biggest challenge
With just six days left for the Bangladesh parliamentary elections, the country's Election Commission (EC) has flagged disinformation as a major challenge.