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As India and Pakistan get ready to meet again in a T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo on Feb 15 (Sunday), fans can look forward to another thrilling chapter in one of cricket’s greatest rivalries.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, who returned to the country after 17 years in exile in the United Kingdom, got elected from the Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies after securing decisive victories over his nearest rivals.

The highly anticipated O' Romeo is all yours. The film, which stars Shahid Kapoor as an underworld gangster named Ustara and Triptii Dimri as Afsha Khan, hits cinemas. While the film is finding its footing, take a look at each celebrity's net worth.

BJP workers in Telangana are protesting and demanding a thorough inquiry following the alleged suicide of a party candidate, reportedly linked to harassment. The incident, which has led to high security at the DGP office, occurred just before local elections, causing significant tension. Protesters are seeking justice for the alleged suicide, which emerged amidst the civic poll developments.

Russia carried out overnight strikes targeting Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, triggering explosions and air raid alerts across multiple Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian officials reported damage to infrastructure and civilian areas as air defenses worked to intercept drones and missiles.

Amid rising US-Iran tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that US President Donald Trump may be creating conditions that could pressure Iran into accepting a potential deal.

Newly released DOJ documents have deepened the Epstein Files controversy, revealing a Congresswoman’s search history tied to the investigation. The exposure has sparked intense debate in political and media circles, raising questions about privacy, oversight, and transparency in high-profile investigations. Analysts and legal experts are weighing the implications of these revelations for ongoing proceedings and political accountability. This latest development sheds new light on the Epstein case and the broader scrutiny of lawmakers connected, directly or indirectly, to related inquiries.

During a 290-day deployment, the USS Abraham Lincoln travelled over 100,000 miles equal to circling the globe four times. Powered by two nuclear reactors, the ship operates for 20 years without refuelling, ensuring unmatched global reach.

The USS Gerald R. Ford is joining the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East. Carrying F-35C stealth fighters armed with 2,000-lb smart bunker busters, this 100,000-tonne carrier can execute precise, continuous strikes on Iran's underground sites.

Bangladesh is preparing for a major political transition as BNP leader Tarique Rahman is likely to take oath as Prime Minister tomorrow following his party’s strong performance in the parliamentary elections. Multiple reports indicate that BNP has secured enough seats to form the next government, although the official declaration from the Election Commission of Bangladesh is still pending.

Japan’s Fisheries Agency says a Chinese fishing vessel was intercepted off southern Japan after a maritime chase, with the captain arrested. Beijing has yet to issue an official response, while Taiwan’s president has warned of broader regional security threats.

To legally and strategically pave the way for kinetic military action, the U.S. State Department designated the “Cartel of the Suns” a decentralised network allegedly headed by Maduro, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).

The incident comes months after a stampede at the Tamil superstar’s rally in Karur on September 27 claimed nearly 40 lives, triggering strict restrictions, including capping attendance at 4,998 people with QR code-embedded entry passes.

The US ordered the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln. The USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln bring over 150 aircraft. Armed with F-35C fighters, EA-18G, and Tomahawk missiles,

Its warplanes were reportedly involved in a January 2026 military operation in Caracas that culminated in the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, highlighting the carrier’s active operational tempo before its sudden redirection to the Persian Gulf.

The United States has finalised a reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan, confirming a 15 per cent tariff on Taiwanese imports while securing sweeping tariff cuts and fresh purchase commitments from Taipei, according to a document released by the US Trade Representative’s office.

After Donald Trump's decision, the White House described it as the “largest deregulation in American history,” and it argued that it would lower vehicle prices by reducing compliance costs by about $2,400 per car for automakers.

In 2003, the USS Abraham Lincoln set a record with a 290-day deployment. Travelling 100,000 miles, the carrier launched 16,000 sorties and dropped 1.2 million pounds of ordnance during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Italian tax police have searched Amazon’s Milan headquarters along with the homes of managers and KPMG officers as part of a probe into a possible undeclared permanent establishment in Italy. Authorities are examining activities dating from 2019 to 2024.