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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Reacts on Rubio's Imperialism Praise

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that Africa should unite and stand its ground to prevent being exploited for its ‘rock, soil and dust’ after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised imperialism.

‘The CVN Code’: Why is USS Gerald R. Ford called CVN-78 & what the carrier classification reveals about US naval power
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CVN-78 means it is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the 78th such hull assigned by the US Navy, a system used to categorise vessels in service.

J&K administration orders reopening of 14 tourist destinations after security review

J&K administration orders reopening of 14 tourist destinations after security review

MK Stalin, not Rahul Gandhi, best placed to consolidate INDIA bloc: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Aiyar's endorsement of Stalin to unify the national opposition alliance came amid a critique of him by the Congress party over his statements predicting retrun of Kerala's CPI (M) led government in the upcoming elections.

US Troops, C-17 Cargo Planes Land in Nigeria Amid Mounting Pressure From Trump

According to The New York Times, three US military planes have landed in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, marking a new deployment amid ongoing security challenges in the region. The arrival of US troops highlights ongoing efforts to support Nigerian forces in counterterrorism operations, particularly against extremist groups operating in northeastern Nigeria. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as international cooperation continues to tackle security threats.

‘Heartfelt regret’: TN BJP chief backtracks after Trisha hits back at viral comment

Days after he made a jibe at actors Trisha Krishnan and Vijay, Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Nainar Nagendran has expressed regret. The politician's apology came hours after Trisha called him out in a statement earlier on Monday.

Ganguly gives reality check on hype around India-Pakistan matches: ‘It’s not a big match for me’

“It’s not a big match for me.” Sourav Ganguly explains why the India-Pakistan rivalry has lost its spark after India’s 61-run World Cup thrashing.

AI Impact Summit 2026: India Hosts First Ever Global South AI Summit

India has kicked off the 5-day India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together leaders from 20 nations for the first-ever Global South AI summit. Key attendees include Emmanuel Macron, Lula, and Pedro Sánchez, highlighting growing international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance and innovation.

Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna's wedding date revealed; viral invitation card sparks curiosity

A wedding invitation has recently gone viral, claiming that Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are set to get married on February 26, followed by a grand reception in Hyderabad.

Epstein File tranche mentions recorded material, redacted official response raises eyebrows

Newly released Epstein-related emails reference claims that Ghislaine Maxwell possessed alleged leverage material involving Alan Dershowitz and others.

Indian was among Epstein's victims, emails between US officials show

Epstein Files show that an Indian was one of the victims of the late sex offender. An email mentions finding a victim in India to give compensation. The email is from January 13, 2020, in which US officials are discussing reaching out to the Indian embassy.

Fireworks store explosion in China kills 8 ahead of Lunar New Year, prompts nationwide safety checks

Bursting firecrackers at midnight on the Lunar New Year is a part of traditional celebrations in China. However, many places have banned fireworks in recent years, at least in part because of air pollution.

'Heavier than 15,000 elephants': What does USS Gerald R. Ford’s 100,000-tonne full-load displacement really mean?
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The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is one of the largest warships ever constructed, with a full-load displacement of about 100,000 tonnes.

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah, quits party, reverses resignation within hours

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah, quits party, reverses resignation within hours

Kim Jong Un’s teen heiress vs ruthless aunt: Inside North Korea’s deadly succession war
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Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is reportedly being groomed as North Korea’s next leader, but experts warn she could face a fierce power struggle with her influential aunt, Kim Yo Jong.

AI Impact Summit 2026: Leaders From 20 Nations To Attend Summit in India

India has kicked off the 5-day India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together leaders from 20 nations for the first-ever Global South AI summit. Key attendees include Emmanuel Macron, Lula, and Pedro Sánchez, highlighting growing international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance and innovation.

T20 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan clinch maiden victory, South Africa enter Super 8s

Azmatullah Omarzai was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, scoring 40 not out and taking four wickets.

US Military Preparing For Potentially Weeks-Long Iran Operation

A second round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States is set to take place in Geneva, with Oman acting as mediator. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to Switzerland, while US representatives including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to participate. Tehran has signalled readiness to discuss possible compromises as both sides explore a potential deal amid ongoing tensions.

Raveena Tandon apologizes to Yami Gautam after watching Dhurandhar: 'You have to share...'

Raveena Tandon has recently praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar. During a recent interview, the actress revealed that she personally called Yami Gautam to applaud her husband's film.