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Indian student missing in US; backpack found near regional park
Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old Indian student at the University of California, Berkeley, has been missing since February 10.
Jeffrey Epstein death: Pathologist calls for fresh investigation
Dr Michael Baden, a pathologist who observed the autopsy of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, has called for a fresh investigation into his death.
Iran regime change is 'best thing that could happen': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that regime change in Iran is "the best thing that could happen."
Bangladesh referendum: Voters back July Charter to replace 1972 constitution
The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and its allies won a two-thirds majority in the 2026 general election.
Bangladesh polls: Death row convicts with anti-India terror links win
In a shocking turn of events, three candidates who were sentenced to death have emerged victorious in the recent Bangladesh national elections held on February 12.
UK government's Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful by court
The United Kingdom High Court of Justice has ruled that the ban on Palestine Action under terrorism legislation is unlawful. However, the ban will remain in place until a further hearing on February 20, the BBC reported.
Who is North Korea's mysterious successor Kim Ju Ae?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly grooming his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor.
Trump threatens executive order mandating voter IDs before midterm elections
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at an executive order that would require voter identification before ballots are distributed.
Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in US for Pannun's murder plot
Nikhil Gupta, a 54-year-old Indian national, has pleaded guilty to three criminal charges in a United States court, according to a report by Reuters.
Trump confirms deploying largest aircraft carrier to Persian Gulf
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that a second aircraft carrier group will soon be deployed to the Middle East. This move comes amid rising tensions with Iran over its nuclear program.
Tarique Rahman to be next Bangladesh PM; India welcomes victory
Tarique Rahman, the acting chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is set to become the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Pakistan fumes as US map shows PoK in India
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contacted the United States after a map posted by the US Trade Representative showed the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir as part of India.
Trump confirms meeting with Xi in China in April
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed his visit to China in April, where he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump revokes scientific finding underpinning US climate change regulations
The United States has officially revoked a major scientific finding that formed the basis of its greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman's BNP claims majority, picks early lead
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is poised to win the national elections, according to media reports.
'Sham election staged by killer Yunus': Hasina seeks its cancellation
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for the annulment of the national elections, calling it a "sham election staged by the killer, fascist Muhammad Yunus." She also demanded Yunus's resignation.
Video: Massive sinkhole swallows Shanghai road in seconds
A massive sinkhole opened up in Shanghai's Minhang District on Wednesday, swallowing a large section of road and causing damage to nearby structures.
Switzerland to vote on limiting population at 10 million
Switzerland is set to hold a referendum on a controversial proposal by the far-right Swiss People's Party (SVP) to cap its population at 10 million.
Bangladesh polls: BNP leader dies after push by Jamaat-e-Islami workers
Mohibuzzaman Kochi, a 60-year-old city leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), died at the Khulna Alia Madrasah polling center on Thursday morning.
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.