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Tarique Rahman’s Win Bangladesh General Elections

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has claimed a sweeping victory in Bangladesh’s general elections, positioning Tarique Rahman as the country’s next prime minister. The development marks a major...

February 13, 2026

Bulgaria Appoints Andrey Gyurov As Interim Prime Minister

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova has appointed central bank deputy governor Andrey Gyurov as interim prime minister to steer the country towards national elections scheduled for April 19. The...

February 13, 2026

Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Urges Shift To Max Messenger

Russia has blocked the popular messaging platform WhatsApp, citing non-compliance with domestic legislation. The Kremlin confirmed the move, affecting an estimated 100 million users across the country. Authorities...

February 13, 2026

Brazilian President Lula To Visit India For AI Summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will undertake a state visit to India from February 18 to 22 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The...

February 13, 2026

Saudi Arabia to Host HCI Conference 2026 in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia has announced the third edition of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) Conference 2026, scheduled to take place in Riyadh on 3–4 May under the theme “The...

February 12, 2026

Bangladesh Holds First General Election After Hasina Ouster

Bangladesh on Thursday began voting in its 13th parliamentary elections, the first national polls since the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 following massive...

February 12, 2026

James Van Der Beek Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle

James Van Der Beek, widely recognised for his lead role in the popular television series Dawson’s Creek, has passed away at the age of 48 following a battle...

February 12, 2026

NATO Launches Arctic Sentry After Greenland Tensions

NATO has unveiled ‘Arctic Sentry’, a new military coordination initiative aimed at strengthening security in the High North. The move comes weeks after internal strains surfaced within the...

February 12, 2026

Indonesia Plans 8,000 Troops for Gaza Peace Mission

Indonesia is preparing to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers to the Gaza Strip as part of a proposed multinational peacekeeping mission under a United Nations-backed framework. The move...

February 11, 2026

India, France Near SCALP Missile Deal After Operational Success

India and France are in advanced discussions to finalise a major defence deal for the procurement of SCALP cruise missiles, following their successful combat deployment by the Indian...

February 11, 2026

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