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Ghislaine Maxwell did not revoke her Fifth Amendment rights during today's House Oversight Committee deposition on Epstein and Trump connections; her legal team confirmed she invoked them repeatedly to avoid self-incrimination.

President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, demanding a nuclear deal or facing severe military consequences, amid stalled indirect talks and US naval buildup in the Gulf.

A major controversy erupted in the Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi read snippets from a magazine article featuring excerpts from former Army Chief General MM Naravane’s unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny.

Is the India-Pakistan boycott ending? A new report reveals a surprise PCB-BCB proposal for a tri-series involving India to resolve the T20 World Cup standoff. With PM Shehbaz Sharif set to give the final verdict, discover why the Feb 15 blockbuster in Colombo is back on track.

The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale also upheld the Madras High Court’s direction permitting namaz at the dargah only during Ramzan and on Bakrid, while affirming the ban on animal sacrifice within the premises.

A suicide bombing claimed by ISIS at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad's Tarlai Kalan suburb killed 31 worshippers and injured 169 during Friday prayers on February 6, 2026, sparking outrage and protests including from Kashmir's Shia community chanting against Pakistan's administration.

Chinese regulators have urged banks to reduce exposure to US debt and Treasuries amid rising volatility, citing diversification and risk concerns.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said energy sourcing decisions will be driven by national interests, emphasising diversified supplies and consumer security despite US pressure to cut Russian oil imports.

Women activists in Dhaka held torch-lit midnight protests on February 9, 2026, demanding greater political representation ahead of the February 12 elections, amid concerns over gender exclusion in candidate lists.

PM Modi met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in New Delhi on February 9, 2026, focusing discussions on maritime security while announcing measures to strengthen their Indian Ocean partnership during the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

'Won’t create impediments', says CJI Surya Kant as Apex court extends Bengal SIR deadline by a week

Bangladesh is set to sign a reciprocal tariff trade deal with the US today in a hybrid ceremony, aiming to lower the current 20% tariff on its exports while committing to buy 25 Boeing aircraft under a prior NDA.

India pacer Harshit Rana was ruled out of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after getting injured during a warm-up fixture against South Africa.

F-35C offers superior range, larger internal payload capacity, and compatibility with catapult launch systems. Unlike the vertical-landing F-35B, the C variant carries more fuel and heavy munitions, making it the ideal choice for long-range stealth missions at sea.

Shahid Kapoor has finally put an end to the years of speculation around a possible crossover between Kabir Singh and Animal. The actor revealed that Sandeep Reddy Vanga had approached him with the idea.

The World Bank reaffirmed its $20 billion, 10-year development commitment to Pakistan at the ALULA Conference in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the Country Partnership Framework for reforms in energy, education, health, and climate resilience.

North Korea is 'executing' its own citizens for this offence. Here's why

On Monday (Feb 9), the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee urged the government to reveal the identity of Stakeknife, agent of British military intelligence who worked and rose in rank in the Irish Army. Here's more on Freddie Scappaticci's connection, and the end of the NCND policy.

The Thiruvalla gang-rape survivor revealed chilling details of the incident, saying that a group of 10 people arrived at the spa and told her it was a “quotation.” She said she suspected that the accused, Chacko, was under the influence of some drug.