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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.

Venezuela’s ruling-party-controlled parliament on Thursday debated a measure that could free hundreds of opposition members, activists and human rights defenders who have been detained for months or years for political reasons.

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has dismissed reports suggesting an intentional act behind the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad. The agency rejected an Italian media report blaming the pilot, calling it speculative and incorrect, and confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.

India face Pakistan in a blockbuster T20 World Cup encounter this Sunday, with fans eagerly watching Pakistan’s key match-winners. All eyes are on the ‘mystery spinner’ who could test India’s batting lineup in this high-pressure clash.

The move on Friday (Feb 13) comes ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, which starts in the last week of March as Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals.

As of early 2026, research indicates that U.S. consumers and importing firms bear nearly all (approx. 96%) of the burden of Donald Trump's tariffs, rather than foreign exporters. These tariffs act as a de facto consumption tax, leading to higher prices for Americans, while reducing product variety and volume.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has achieved a historic landslide victory in the 2026 parliamentary elections, sweeping the nation and securing a majority in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad. Millions of voters participated in this landmark election, the first since the 2024 Gen Z-driven uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s long tenure. BNP leader Tarique Rahman emerges as a central figure in Bangladesh’s political future, winning both of his constituencies.

US President Donald Trump has formally repealed a landmark federal emissions finding, rolling back key climate regulations. Former President Barack Obama warned the move could weaken public health protections, while French President Emmanuel Macron rejected any trade-off between economic growth and climate action.

After uproar over the newly released documents in the Epstein Files, Dubai's DP World has named a new chairman and CEO over involvement with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled Seva Teerth-the new location of Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 complexes in Delhi. PM Modi flagged off the biggest ever migration of PMO to its new premises post-Independence. Built on Kartavya Path, Seva Teerth houses the offices of PMO, National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), and Cabinet Secretariat.

After a landslide win, Bangladesh’s BNP said it will seek Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India, while Hasina rejected the election as illegal, citing low turnout and alleged violence.

The USS Abraham Lincoln is a 100,000-tonne nuclear supercarrier capable of carrying 2,000 tonnes of ordnance. With 90 aircraft and a crew of 5,000, it projects immense power.

Just days after a threatening message surfaced on his phone, Ranveer Singh has received yet another threat, this time from a person claiming to be associated with the Bishnoi gang. In the chilling voice note, the unidentified man is heard issuing a warning to the actor and filmmaker Rohit Shetty, claiming that their “entire staff” would be targeted and killed if they don’t listen to them and follow what they tell them.

Seva Teerth houses the Prime Minister's Office, the National Security Council Secretariat, the Cabinet Secretariat, all of which were previously located across different locations.

Amid ongoing hardship, a 24-year-old musician is bringing moments of relief and joy to children and families in Khan Younis, Gaza. Gathering crowds with heartfelt performances, the young artist is using music as a source of hope, unity, and emotional support for the local community during difficult times.

Cuba’s deepening energy crisis has triggered major developments, with Russia’s aviation regulator suspending flights and plans underway to evacuate tourists from the island. The Kremlin says it is in talks with Havana over possible aid and support as power shortages worsen.