Trump says Khamenei killed in massive U.S. and Israeli attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had earlier told NBC News that Mr. Khamenei was alive "as far as I know", adding that "all high-ranking officials are alive"

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Iran Guards say targeted Israeli bases, Defence Ministry in new wave of attacks

Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom reported on February 28, that an Iranian missile strike injured 21 people in the area of Tel Aviv, including one person in critical condition.

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Iran official warns of ‘mental warfare’ after Israeli reports of Khamenei's death

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio ‌Guterres said ​that ⁠he was not ‌in a position to confirm Israeli reports of ‌the death ​of Iran’s Supreme ⁠Leader Ali Khamenei

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U.S. says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

“The United States ‌supports Pakistan’s right to defend itself against ‌attacks ⁠from the Taliban, a Specially Designated Global ⁠Terrorist group,” a State Department spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

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Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, says Rubio

“The ‌Iranian ⁠regime must ⁠stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly ​detained in ‌Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated ‌actions,” Mr. Rubio said ​in a statement.

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Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with Iran nuclear talks but awaits further rounds

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday failed to reach and breakthrough, and as American forces gather in the region.

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Iran says 'good progress' in U.S. talks, next round within a week

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state TV that the talks "made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriously, both in the nuclear field and in the sanctions field".

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Afghanistan launches military strikes on Pakistan in retaliation for earlier airstrikes

Afghanistan's military corps in the east said in a statement that “heavy clashes” had begun Thursday night “in response to the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces" in eastern Afghanistan.

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U.S., Ukraine conclude talks in Geneva as Russia says 'no deadlines' to end war

Previous rounds of U.S.-led negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Geneva and Abu Dhabi have failed to yield a compromise, including on the key sticking point of territory.

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Voters go to polls in crucial bye-election test for U.K.’s Starmer

Anything other than a victory for Labour could make it very difficult for Starmer to serve out his full term; a recent poll on voting intentions showed Labour at 28%, Greens at 28% and the far-right Reform U.K. just behind at 27%

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In State of the Union speech, Trump highlights economy, Iran threat and repeats India-Pakistan claim

U.S. President Donald Trump, in his February 25 State of the Union address, reiterated his claim that he ended the India–Pakistan conflict, defended his tariff policies despite a Supreme Court setback, and doubled down on immigration crackdowns.

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Myanmar's new Parliament is to convene next month for its first session after elections

The March 16 session will also be the first Parliament meeting in more than five years since the military in 2021 seized power, taking over from the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi

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U.S. says China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal

Washington said the lapsing earlier this month of New START — the last treaty between top nuclear powers, the United States and — Russia presented the possibility of striking a "better agreement" including Beijing.

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Three dead in U.S. strike on boat in Caribbean

The United States began targeting alleged smuggling boats in early September, and the latest strike brings the death toll from the campaign to at least 150.

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U.K. police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case

"Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

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All four Moscow airports closed due to spate of Ukrainian drone attacks

The Russian civil aviation agency Rosaviatsia said in a press release that air traffic restrictions have been imposed at all four international airports — Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky and Sheremetyevo — due to safety concerns.

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Iran vows to defend itself but sees diplomatic solution to U.S. standoff

After a recent round of talks in Geneva, Iran said it was preparing a draft proposal for an agreement that would avert military action.

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Strong 7.1-magnitude quake hits eastern Malaysia

The epicentre of the quake was located less than 100 kilometres (62 miles) northeast of the coastal state capital Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 619.8 kilometres, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

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The global economic consequences of the SCOTUS ruling invalidating Trump tariffs

The ruling also introduces uncertainty around executive-driven trade arrangements concluded with the EU, U.K., Japan, and Vietnam and ongoing with India among others. While the agreements themselves remain intact, the Court has clarified that sweeping tariff authority requires explicit Congressional sanction

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Workshop on bird watching to be held in Wayanad

The workshop, Basics of Birdwatching, is open to beginners and experienced birders

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‘They’ll be paying tariffs, and we will not be paying tariffs’: Trump says no changes to India-U.S. deal post court ruling

Donald Trump claimed, as he has done before on multiple occasions, that he stopped the “war” (in May 2025) between India and Pakistan “largely” by threatening each country with 200% tariffs

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U.K. government considers removing former prince Andrew from line of succession amid Epstein row

Amid a torrent of often tawdry revelations from the files of late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles III has already stripped his younger brother of all his titles and ousted him from his home in Windsor

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Trump vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

The 6-3 decision centres on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country

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As two of the world’s largest democracies and dynamic economies, India and Brazil cannot remain distant: President Lula

Bilateral trade between Brazil and India reached its highest level in 2025, but it remains far below its true potential, says the Brazilian President

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Trump repeats claim he ended conflict between India and Pakistan; said he threatened 200% tariffs on countries

Donald Trump repeated the claim that he stopped eight wars within the first year of his second term in the White House as he addressed an event of the Board of Peace in Washington

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In new flip, Trump attacks U.K. on base deal as U.S. mulls Iran attack

Donald Trump, who is considering strikes on Iran, lashed out hours after the State Department offered the latest U.S. support to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

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India adds its name to list of countries criticising Israel’s unilateral measures on West Bank

India had not joined the original group of 85 countries that announced the statement on February 17

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Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

The trial will mark the first time Mark Zuckerberg will address the safety of his world-dominating platforms directly before a jury.

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What is Trump’s Project Vault?

The Trump administration’s initiative aims to create a reserve of critical minerals to protect its domestic industries from any disruption, as witnessed when China restricted export of rare earth magnets to retaliate against U.S. tariffs, causing a near shutdown of car manufacturing operations in the U.S. and the world over

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Man arrested after running toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun, say police

The motive of the man, who police said was wearing ‌a tactical vest and tactical gloves, was not immediately ‌known

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Bangladesh reform agenda wins voters’ backing, but rifts remain among parties

The July Charter, born from the 2024 uprising, calls for key reforms such as setting up of a non-partisan caretaker government to run future elections, creation of a 100-member upper house and broadening fundamental rights

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Bangladesh no longer a ‘submissive country’: Yunus in farewell address

Muhammad Yunus emphasised that his 18-month tenure had rebuilt the three "fundamental foundations" of the country’s foreign engagement: "sovereignty, national interests, and dignity".

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‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Robert Duvall won his Academy Award in 1983 for playing a washed-up country singer in “Tender Mercies”

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Nepal launches campaigns for first post-uprising polls

The ousted former Prime Minister's bid to return to power — 73-year-old Marxist leader K.P. Sharma Oli - is being challenged on his home turf by a rapper-turned-mayor casting himself as a symbol of youth-driven political change, 35-year-old Balendra Shah

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Ukraine’s former Energy Minister named suspect in laundering probe

The announcement comes one day after Mr. Galushchenko was detained by law enforcement attempting to leave Ukraine, and is the latest development in a corruption scandal in the energy sector that rocked the government last year

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Hindus among four from minority communities elected to Bangladesh parliament

Goyeshwar Chandra Roy and Nitai Roy Chowdhury are the two Hindu candidates who won on a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ticket

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Tarique Rahman reaches out to Opposition leaders ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Tarique Rahman had reached out to the opposition during his first press conference on February 14, when he called upon all sides to “remain united”

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‘Ultra-left’ blamed for youth’s killing that shocked France

The victim, Quentin Deranque, aged 23, had been hospitalised and placed into a coma on February 12 after being attacked in the southeastern city of Lyon

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Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration in new step to deepen control

The land regulation paves the way for the resumption of “settlement of land title” processes, which had been frozen in the West Bank since the Mideast War in 1967

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U.S. military reports series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria

U.S. Central Command said in a statement that American aircraft had conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 IS targets between February 3 and February 12, hitting weapons storage facilities and other infrastructure

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party | Return of the old guard

The party founded by General Ziaur Rahman, which champions Bangladeshi nationalism, has returned to power with a huge mandate to steer the country through a tumultuous period

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Strong Opposition set to test BNP’s dominance as Bangladesh’s new Parliament takes shape

With 77 seats, we have nearly quadrupled our parliamentary presence and become one of the strongest Opposition blocs in modern Bangladeshi politics, say JeI chief Shafiqur Rahman

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Bangladesh’s newly elected MPs to take oath on February 17

The BNP is set to return to power in Dhaka after two decades, following a victory in the February 12 election, winning an absolute majority of seats

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Trump says change in power in Iran ‘would be best thing that could happen’

The U.S. President confirmed that he’s deploying a second aircraft carrier group to West Asia for potential military action against Iran

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In Dhaka, a new dawn and a gathering storm

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is set to form the government in Dhaka after a landslide victory, but jubilation is also palpable at the Jamaat-e-Islami headquarters, as the party-led alliance has secured 77 seats. As the country prepares for its first elected government since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August 2024, the road ahead remains fraught with challenges

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India tested, from U.S. sanctions to one-sided trade deal

India’s autonomy and global credibility could be undermined by its unilateral trade deal with the United States

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Quad ‘very important platform’: top U.S. South Asia diplomat Paul Kapur

U.S. diplomat Paul Kapur emphasises the Quad’s importance for strategic cooperation and defence in South Asia during a congressional hearing

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How love grew before the internet; couples from Madurai in age of letters

Love marriages in early times reveal how relationships blossomed before the age of blue ticks and instant messages

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Britain pledges major air defence package for Ukraine

The British Defence Ministry said some $200 million would go to a NATO scheme backed by U.S. President Donald Trump to buy American weaponry for Kyiv

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U.S. says Mexican cartel drones breached Texas airspace

Mexico stated it had “no information” on drones at the border, and lawmakers, along with U.S. media sources, questioned the Trump administration’s account, suggesting the shutdown was due to U.S. military drone activity

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Trump ‘insists’ on continued Iran talks in meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu

Mr. Trump said that he and Israel’s PM Netanyahu had “also discussed the tremendous progress being made in Gaza and the Region in general”

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Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn page on turmoil over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi defends Trump amidst Epstein file turmoil, clashing with Democrats over the Justice Department’s handling of abuse victims

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Bangladesh elections 2026: Will hand over power to elected government fast, says Yunus

He called for citizens to vote in favour of the popular referendum on the ‘July Charter’ that will bring substantial changes to the Constitution

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Burkina Faso dissolves all political parties

Under Captain Ibrahim Traore, who led a coup in September 2022, the junta has muzzled critics, arresting dissidents or forcing them into fighting jihadists

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U.S. trims tariffs on Bangladesh to 19%

Bangladesh’s key export-earning ready-made garments made from cotton and synthetic fibres imported from the U.S. would enjoy zero reciprocal duty under the deal, says Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman

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Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians

A campaign of mass arrests and intimidation has led to the arrests of thousands as authorities seek to deter further protests after last month's crackdown on the bloodiest unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution

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Truck carrying passengers crashes in northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people

The truck involved in the latest accident was carrying some passengers and goods towards Gujungu town in Kano when it crashed

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British PM Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff resigns over envoy linked to Epstein

The Mandelson-scandal had led to calls from Mr Starmer’s opponents for the Prime Minister to resign

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Partial shutdown in Balochistan, lukewarm response in other provinces to Opposition's protest in Pakistan

The complete shutter down and traffic strike call was given by Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain Pakistan (TTAP), a united front of all opposition political parties, including incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)

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Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump about Iran talks on February 11

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on February 6 in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran’s nuclear programme

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Abbas Araghchi | The diplomat on a tightrope

Iran’s Foreign Minister faces the daunting task of finding a diplomatic way out of tensions with the U.S. without compromising key national security interests at a time when the economy struggles and internal tensions remain high after the January crackdown

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Bangladesh elections: BNP promises to end ‘border killings’ by BSF, seeks fair share of cross border rivers

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party released its election manifesto, promising to end ‘border killings’ by the BSF, claiming fair share of common rivers with India and increased cooperation with Gulf countries

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Cycles of revolt: On Pakistan and the Baloch rebels

Pakistan risks being in eternal conflict with the Baloch rebels

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Epstein e-mails show he helped arrange White House visit for Woody Allen

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U.S. shuts down 200 ‘illegal’ online pharmacies tied to an India-based criminal organisation

The Drug Enforcement Administration launched searches on January 27 across the U.S., leading to the arrest of four individuals along with the issuance of five Immediate Suspension Orders

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Mysuru’s Mylari dosa launches in Bengaluru drawing crowds, and the Chief Minister

Mysuru’s ‘Old Original’ Vinayaka Mylari dosa’s Bengaluru restaurant, inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is drawing a long line of customers. We join them to try the signature soft masala dosa with white butter and green sagu

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Maduro ally Saab, Venezuelan businessman once held in U.S., arrested again

Alex Saab, ​54, is expected to be ⁠extradited to the U.S. in the coming days, the U.S. official said

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White House confirms U.S.-Iran talks in Oman on February 6

The U.S. confirmation on Wednesday (February 4, 2026) came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said the meeting was due to be held in Muscat

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A turning point for nuclear deterrence

At the dawn of the nuclear age, when possessors were still building their arsenals, there was a debate on whether deterrence rested on certainty or uncertainty

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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

Passage of the legislation marked the end point for one funding fight, but the start of another

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Trump calls Colombia's Petro ‘terrific’ just weeks after insulting him as a ‘sick man’

Donald Trump said afterwards that he and Gustavo Petro had not been "the best of friends," suggesting that he had felt insulted by the President of Colombia because he did not know him and because the two had never met

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Kremlin warns of ‘dangerous’ moment as U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty set to expire

New START, the last nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow after decades of agreements dating to the Cold War, is set to expire on February 5, 2026, and with it restrictions on the two top nuclear powers

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Trump says U.S. lawmakers are close to resolution on government funding

Mr. Trump ​told reporters ⁠that he had spoken with House ​Speaker Mike ⁠Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune ‌and thought “they’re ‌pretty close to a ‍resolution”

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Syrian state forces deploy into Kurdish-run city under ceasefire deal

The deal, declared on January 30, has staved off further conflict between President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which ​lost swathes of eastern and northern Syria ⁠to government troops in January.

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Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail

To cries of “Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!” and applause from Catholic faithful, the 43-year-old dissident was taken to the forecourt of a Caracas church after being released from Helicoide prison

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Myanmar junta calls coup-protesting civil servants back to work

After the military snatched power in a coup on February 1, 2021, tens of thousands of public workers, including doctors and government administrators, left their posts in a surge of civil disobedience

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Union Budget 2026: India makes no fresh allocation for Chabahar port in Budget as U.S. increases pressure on Iran​

The downturn in India’s relations with Bangladesh is also reflected in the Budget, with allocation halved to ₹60 crore for projects in Bangladesh in the coming year

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