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Bangladesh Polls: Unofficial counting trends show the BNP leading in Bangladesh’s 300-seat national contest, while the Jamaat-led coalition has secured 62 seats so far. Tarique Rahman has reportedly won both constituencies as counting continues, signalling a major political shift.

India’s MEA reacted to a resurfaced 2025 video of Donald Trump joking about PM Modi’s career and claiming India would stop buying Russian oil.

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has apologised for his “choice of language” after remarks that offended some people. The Football Association is now set to probe the incident, adding fresh controversy around the Premier League club’s leadership.

Pakistan’s political turmoil intensifies as Imran Khan’s son publicly criticizes the government over its handling of Khan’s case. The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered a team of doctors to examine Khan, ensuring his health and rights are protected amid ongoing political tension. Analysts say this latest development highlights growing unrest and the complex legal and political battle surrounding the former Prime Minister.

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.

Why was the US Attorney General Pam Bondi holding a document labelled with a lawmaker’s Epstein Files search history? Is the Justice Department tracking lawmakers?. Scroll down to read more.

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.

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.

Counting trends from Bangladesh’s 2026 parliamentary elections show Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leading with 212 seats out of 300 in the Jatiya Sangsad. The Islamist rival, Jamaat-e-Islami, trails far behind, signaling a potential landslide victory for BNP. Millions of citizens participated in this historic election, the first since the 2024 Gen Z-driven uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s tenure. Analysts say this result represents a major political shift and could restore stability in Bangladesh.

Jeffrey Epstein secret camera videos: The late sex offender installed cameras inside his Florida home. Footage from these cameras was released as part of the Epstein Files, and shows women walking in his office and one even kneeling beside him.

NATO Defence Ministers posed for a group photo without the presence of the US counterpart, raising questions about Washington’s participation and the dynamics within the alliance. The absence comes amid ongoing debates over defence commitments, strategy, and burden-sharing among NATO members.

Farhan Akhtar is set to play late Pandit Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopic. The cast announcement was made by Sony Pictures on Thursday. The film will be Farhan's first international movie.

Both Pandya and Kishan scored blistering fifties but acknowledged after the match that it wasn't easy to bat on the pitch. Kishan scored 24-ball 61, hitting 6 fours and 5 sixes as opener, while Pandya smashed 28-ball 52, hitting four sixes and as many fours as well.

President Donald Trump has agreed to end the controversial immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota. The White House border czar confirmed that “Operation Metro Surge” has concluded, marking a shift in federal immigration strategy in the state.

Diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States are underway amid growing concerns about a potential military confrontation. Indirect talks in Muscat, Oman, between Iranian officials and US envoys wrapped up with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations and consult their capitals on timing for the next round. Iranian officials described the discussions as positive, though no firm date has been set yet for future meetings. While both governments maintain back‑channel contact, regional tension and distrust linger, with military pressure and threats adding urgency to diplomatic efforts.

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman, once criticised for comparing working women to prostitutes, has won the Dhaka-15 seat in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections by over 21,000 votes. What does this result signal about the country’s shifting political mood? Scroll down to read.

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie starrer Wuthering Heights was released in cinemas today, i.e., on February 13. Read more to know the verdict of netizens about the romance drama.

Abhishek, playing his first T20 World Cup, is pivotal to India's title defence. He did play against the USA but got out on a golden duck. He missed the Namibia match because of stomach bug for which he was hospitalised.

The BNP claimed a sweeping win in Bangladesh’s first post-2024 uprising election, with party chief Tarique Rahman set to become prime minister after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.