Kyiv : Ukraine’s capital and several regions across the country were rocked overnight after Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults in recent months, firing more than 300 drones and missiles, Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, the attack involved 297 drones and 50 missiles of various types. Air defense … Read more
Afghanistan / Pakistan: Pakistan carried out aerial strikes inside Afghan territory, targeting multiple locations in eastern and southeastern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 civilians, including women and children, according to Afghan officials. The attacks took place during the holy month of Ramadan, further escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries. According to sources cited by … Read more
Gaza City / Washington:The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Thursday that any discussions on Gaza’s future must begin with a complete halt to Israeli “aggression,” as U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace held its first meeting to outline plans for the territory’s reconstruction. Hamas said arrangements for Gaza must also include … Read more
New Delhi / Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that there would be no change to the trade deal with India, despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down his sweeping tariff measures imposed on several countries. Speaking at a press conference at the White House hours after the verdict, Trump asserted that … Read more
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has successfully completed a second critical fueling test of its giant moon rocket, a key step that will determine whether astronauts can begin their long-awaited journey toward the Moon as early as March 6. During the late-night test at Florida’s spaceport, launch teams loaded more than 700,000 gallons of supercooled … Read more
Washington, D.C. — In a landmark 6–3 decision on February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority when he imposed sweeping global tariffs using emergency powers — striking down the core of his trade policy as illegal. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the … Read more
Tokyo — The Japanese city of Osaka has received an extraordinary donation of 21 kilograms (about 46 pounds) of gold, valued at approximately ¥566 million (around $3.8 million), to support repairs to its aging water infrastructure, city officials announced Thursday. The donation was made in November by an anonymous individual, according to Osaka Mayor Hideyuki … Read more
Fukuoka, Japan — Three people were injured in a knife attack at a public library in the Japanese city of Fukuoka on Thursday evening, police said. None of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries. Authorities arrested Tatsuo Yoshii, a 61-year-old local resident, on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident, which occurred at the city’s main … Read more
United Nations: The United States has paid about $160 million toward the nearly $4 billion it owes the United Nations, U.N. officials said Thursday, as President Donald Trump pledged additional support for the financially strained world body. The payment, made last week by the Trump administration, was applied to the U.N.’s regular operating budget, according … Read more
Caracas: Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday approved an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of politicians, activists, journalists, and other detainees, marking a dramatic policy shift for a country that has long denied holding political prisoners. The measure, proposed last month by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, acknowledges for the first time … Read more
Los Angeles: Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified on Wednesday in a landmark social media trial examining whether major platforms deliberately addict and harm children. The case, being heard before a jury for the first time, could shape the future of thousands of lawsuits against social media companies. During hours of questioning, Zuckerberg faced intense … Read more
Dhaka, Bangladesh: As Bangladesh prepares for the swearing-in of a new elected government, interim chief Muhammad Yunus delivered his final address to the nation, asserting that the country has emerged stronger, more confident, and independent in its foreign and domestic outlook after 18 months under his leadership. Speaking in a televised farewell address on Monday, … Read more
Guatemala City: United Nations human rights experts have called for an independent investigation into Guatemala’s Attorney General, Maria Consuelo Porras, over alleged involvement in illegal international adoptions of Indigenous children during the country’s civil war. In a statement released Monday from Geneva, the UN experts said they had received information linking Porras to the forced … Read more
New Delhi — The long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to come into force from April 2026, according to a senior government official. The landmark deal is projected to significantly boost bilateral trade and open the UK market widely to Indian labor-intensive industries. Zero Duty on 99% of … Read more
Dhaka: Bangladesh is set to witness a major political transition on Tuesday as the newly elected government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) prepares to take the oath of office on February 17. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament in Dhaka, with invitations extended to leaders … Read more
Geneva: In a potentially significant diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he is open to meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Washington and Tehran prepare for a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump favors peace and believes direct dialogue is … Read more
New Delhi: The global billionaire rankings have seen a dramatic shake-up in the first six weeks of this year, with some of the world’s most famous names slipping out of the top 10 and three siblings from the same family surging into it. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Jim Walton, Rob Walton, and Alice … Read more
Munich – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday urged European nations to stand firmly alongside Washington, saying the United States wants to revive and strengthen the transatlantic alliance under President Donald Trump’s leadership. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio sought to calm growing anxiety among European leaders after months of strained relations … Read more
Western officials say China significantly increased its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine during 2025 and is expected to deepen cooperation with Moscow this year, raising doubts about recent European efforts to improve relations with Beijing. According to officials familiar with the assessments, Chinese backing—particularly through exports of dual-use technology and critical minerals—has become essential … Read more
NASA has restored full staffing aboard the International Space Station with the arrival of four new astronauts, following an unprecedented medical evacuation earlier this year. The new crew reached the orbiting laboratory on Saturday aboard a spacecraft launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral a day earlier. The mission comes after NASA’s first in-orbit medical evacuation … Read more
Taipei, Taiwan: As artificial intelligence drives record investment and market gains, concerns are growing in Taiwan that the AI frenzy could turn into a bubble—raising echoes of the dot-com crash that rocked global markets in 2000. Those worries were voiced publicly by TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei, who acknowledged investor anxiety during an earnings call in … Read more
Dhaka: Bangladesh began voting on Thursday in one of the most consequential elections in its political history, with more than 127 million registered voters eligible to cast their ballots amid tight security arrangements across the country. The election is being closely watched as a potential turning point for the South Asian nation, coming at a … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan has begun repair work at the Bholari Air Base near Karachi, months after the facility was heavily damaged during India’s military operation known as Operation Sindoor, according to satellite imagery and media reports. The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is currently in the early stages of repairing a damaged aircraft hangar at the base. … Read more
New Delhi: India and the United States have agreed on the framework of an important interim trade deal, but New Delhi has made it clear that it will not compromise on sensitive domestic sectors. Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that while the agreement opens new opportunities for Indian exporters, critical agriculture and … Read more
