In a series of encounters in Pakistan, 15 terrorists and 4 soldiers were killed. The clashes took place in volatile regions as security forces continued their efforts to combat terrorism.

Pakistan: 6 terrorists gunned down in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district

Wall Street ended the week with mixed results as investors assessed trade developments and inflation data. The S&P 500 was little changed on Friday, while the Nasdaq Composite rose marginally. Despite Friday's pause, all three major indexes finished the week higher, driven by greater clarity on U.S. trade policy and cooling inflation indicators. The S&P 500 gained 1.5% for the week, the Dow advanced 0.6%, and the Nasdaq climbed 2.6%. Watch in for more details!

Asian markets trade mixed as tariffs make headlines

At least 18 people, including 11 women and five children, have tragically died in a stampede at the New Delhi railway station. The incident occurred as a surging crowd scrambled to catch trains to Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. According to officials, the stampede took place around 10 p.m. local time on Saturday when an unprecedented rush of passengers gathered on platforms 14 and 15, waiting to board trains to Prayagraj. Watch in for more details!

NDLS stampede: Rs 10 lakh compensation to kin of deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for seriously injured

The Indian rupee made a significant comeback to mark its best week in 19 months after falling to a record low. The currency was lifted by the central bank's heavy intervention in the foreign exchange market, keeping speculators betting against the rupee at bay. Watch in for more details!

Heavy RBI intervention helps record low rupee

India’s stock market has suffered a major setback in recent weeks, with its total market capitalization dropping below 4 trillion dollars for the first time in over 14 months. A combination of falling benchmark indices, foreign investor outflows, and currency depreciation has contributed to this downturn, making India the worst-performing major market in 2025.

India among worst performing market

The economic offences wing of the Mumbai police has arrested Hitesh Mehta, the former general manager and head of accounts at New India Cooperative Bank, in a 122 crore rupees embezzlement case. The arrest comes just days after the Reserve Bank of India imposed strict restrictions on the bank over financial irregularities.

New India cooperative bank under RBI lens

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: PM Modi expresses grief over the incident

At least 48 people have been killed following a landslide at a gold mine in Mali. This tragedy comes just a month after 10 people were killed in a similar gold mine accident in the country's southern region. The landslide occurred at an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali on Saturday. According to authorities, several victims, including a woman and a child, fell into the water. They also reported that a search operation is currently underway. Watch in for more details!

Mali gold mine accident: at least 48 killed, search operations underway

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his official visit to West Asia, which comes just hours after Hamas released three Israeli hostages. Additionally, more than 300 Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel as part of the ceasefire deal. Watch in for more details!

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Israel on first middle east tour

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Rs 10 lakh compensation announced for families of the deceased

Oman is hosting the eighth edition of the Indian Ocean Conference from the 16th to 17th of February. This major diplomatic event is organized by the India Foundation in partnership with Oman's Foreign Ministry. Watch in for more details!

Indian ocean conference 2025: global trade & security in focus amid houthi attacks & piracy threats

Hong Kong's famous twin panda cubs are set to make their public debut on Sunday after being born six months ago. The city is hoping the pandas will help revive the tourism industry. Ahead of their reveal, a greeting ceremony was held, where the panda twins were shown to the media for the first time. Watch in for more details!

Hong Kong's twin panda cubs in spotlight

The H5N1 avian influenza outbreak is spreading globally, affecting humans, livestock, and wildlife. In the United States, the virus has infected nearly 70 people since April 2024, primarily farm workers who were in direct contact with infected poultry or dairy cattle. Watch in for more details!

Bird flu hits Wyoming: Third hospitalisation confirmed in US

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have advanced to the outskirts of Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern region. Scenes of looting and lawlessness unfolded, with a World Food Program warehouse being raided. Reports also indicate that nearly 7,000 tons of food grains have been stolen during the attack. Watch in for more details!

Dr congo crisis: m23 rebels advance in congo as bukavu braces for impact

As the US continues to crackdown on illegal immigrants, a plane carrying second batch of deportees landed at the Amritsar International Airport late Saturday evening (Feb 15), Indian news agency PTI reported, citing official sources.

US aircraft of Indian deportees lands in Amritsar

While people in our age and times are living longer than our predecessors, this is all due to improved working conditions and better healthcare, contributing to the increase in life expectancy. So, how long do you think one can live? The UK's Office for National Statistics is trying to answer this question with available data...

How long will you live? UK attempts to present a statistical model to answer the question

New Delhi railway station stampede: High-level committee formed to probe incident

New Delhi station stampede: 9 women and 5 children among those killed in stampede

Scholz warned against any interference in upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of fair democratic processes. Meanwhile, Vance expressed concerns over the retreat of free speech across Europe, highlighting rising censorship.

Scholz opposes Vance's attack on EU leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump's call to his Russian counterpart has left Europe scrambling for options and Ukraine on edge. President Zelensky has declined Trump's offer to acquire about half of Ukraine's mineral reserves as a means to pay for all the assistance provided during the war. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian president Zelenskyy rejects Trump-led deal with US on minerals

New Delhi station stampede: 18 dead, over dozen injured in Maha Kumbh rush

Skin cancer referrals are skyrocketing, and dermatologist shortages are leaving patients waiting weeks for critical diagnoses.  But there's hope on the horizon - an AI-powered app that can detect skin cancer with incredible accuracy. Find out more in this video. Watch in for more details!

Can An App Detect Skin Cancer?

Paramilitary RSF storm Sudan's largest displacement camp

& Biggest Italian operation against Cosa Nostra in four decades

Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week.

M23 rebels capture Bukavu, 2nd major city of eastern DR Congo

The question arises whether Saudi Arabia will assist former President Donald Trump in achieving his goals regarding Gaza. This potential collaboration could have significant implications for the Middle East's political dynamics.

Will Saudi help Trump achieve his Gaza goals?

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