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After Zohran Mamdani took New York and the Indian diaspora worldwide by storm with his mayoral campaign and eventual victory, another Indian-origin politician is gearing up for a mayoral race. This time, the battleground is Los Angeles and the contender is Nithya Raman.

The Judge reiterated her stance that Jack Smith acted "without lawful authority" during the investigation, making any final report produced by his team legally void for public distribution.

Pentagon officials are reportedly scrambling to find ways to spend the additional $500 billion in its budget. Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump approved a roughly 50% increase in the budget.

El Mencho was tracked through intelligence tied to his romantic partner, Mexican officials said, with US support aiding the operation that led to his death and widespread CJNG retaliation.

CDC leadership shake-up deepens as deputy Ralph Abraham resigns abruptly

WhatsApp has informed India's Supreme Court that it will fully comply with NCLAT directions regarding user data privacy by March 16, 2026. The platform will stop forcing users to accept data-sharing with parent company Meta for non-core services, ensuring that data sharing is not a condition for using the app. This follows a legal battle over the 2021 privacy policy.

Despite a ceasefire, Gaza's humanitarian crisis remains severe. As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan gets underway, hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are struggling to survive amid critical shortages of food, clean water and medical supplies.

Sixty-eight US lawmakers won’t seek reelection before the 2026 midterms, signalling frustration with gridlock, generational change, and strategic repositioning as senior figures retire and others pursue gubernatorial ambitions.

Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 is again stuck in a limbo after the sudden exit of the lead actor Ranveer Singh from the project. However, no official statement has been released, and all information has come from sources.

New reports reveal that crucial evidence in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein’s UK flights has been destroyed, raising serious questions about the handling of the probe. Authorities are under scrutiny as the case continues to spark controversy and public concern.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant visit to Israel, where India and Israel are expected to sign an updated security agreement, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, in an interview with WION's Sidhant Sibal, has said. Azar emphasised the importance of the agreement in addressing evolving global threats. "India and Israel share values. We share challenges. We are determined to deal with them," he said.

Thousands of Iranian students demonstrated at universities in Tehran and across the country for a second day as they reopened a month after deadly nationwide protests. Thousands were killed during the demonstrations, mostly on the nights of January 8 and 9 during a state-imposed communications blackout, as the country faces the threat of another war with the United States and Israel.

Following the US Supreme Court decision, India has postponed its high-level trade delegation's visit to Washington, originally set to begin on February 23.

If found guilty of racism under UEFA's disciplinary code, the 19-year-old Argentinian could face a ban of up to 10 matches.

Iran-US tensions: 'US President is a man of... wait and see' alert sent to thousands in Iran as tensions escalate

Nigel Farage and his party, Reform UK, have unveiled a stringent immigration crackdown plan. The proposals aim to tighten border controls, streamline deportation procedures, and restrict entry for certain categories of migrants. Farage emphasised national security and job protection in his announcement, which is expected to spark debates across the UK political landscape. Watch for analysis on the implications of Reform UK’s policy for immigration, politics, and social discourse in Britain.

Islamic State has issued a call urging militants to overthrow the Al-Sharaa government in Syria. Analysts warn this message could signal attempts to regroup and intensify insurgency activities in the region. Security forces in Syria are on high alert as counter-terrorism operations continue. The international community has urged vigilance amid fears of destabilisation. Stay updated on the latest developments regarding ISIS mobilization and Syria’s response.

Meanwhile, the next round of US–Iran nuclear talks is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, in Geneva, a date confirmed by the Omani foreign minister, with Oman serving as mediator in previous discussions between the two countries.

Mexico confirmed US intelligence support helped dismantle El Mencho’s networks before his killing in a military operation, as President Claudia Sheinbaum urged calm amid cartel violence and heightened security coordination.