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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the AI Action Summit in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. He emphasized the need for ethical AI, transparency, and cybersecurity while highlighting AI’s potential to transform lives and create new job opportunities.

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India and Nepal are holding high-level talks in New Delhi to enhance power transmission cooperation. Energy secretaries from both nations are discussing plans to expand transmission lines, aiming to generate 16,000 MW of power by 2035, boosting regional energy security.

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A devastating bus accident in Guatemala left dozens dead after the vehicle plunged 20 meters into a ravine. The bus, carrying 70 passengers, fell into a river contaminated with sewage, making rescue efforts even more challenging. Authorities have set up an improvised morgue nearby.

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A vessel carrying around 65 passengers capsized near Libya’s Marsa Dela port. Pakistan’s embassy in Tripoli is seeking details of possible Pakistani affectees and assisting local authorities. The Foreign Office has activated its Crisis Management Unit to monitor the situation.

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Vietnam is set to cut 100,000 public sector jobs as part of a major bureaucratic overhaul, reducing ministries from 30 to 22. With 2 million employees in 2022, the restructuring aims to streamline governance and improve efficiency.

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Sri Lanka plunged into a nationwide power crisis. The unexpected outage has sparked debates over infrastructure security and energy reliability in the island nation.

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Ecuador's presidential election is heading for a run-off as no candidate secured a majority. Daniel Noboa and Luisa González are set for a fierce contest in the next round.

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Copenhagen's streets and squares dazzle as the annual Light Festival bathes the city in stunning illuminations. From artistic installations to glowing landmarks, the festival celebrates creativity and brightens the winter nights.

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Bangladesh's interim government has initiated preparations to hold the national election by December 2025, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated on February 10.
Speaking to reporters following a meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the latter&rsquo;s residence, Fakhrul indicated that the interim government might announce an election roadmap by February 15. He added that BNP has urged the government to expedite the election process, highlighting the need for minimal reforms based on consultations with reform commissions.
Fakhrul reiterated that his party would not accept any elections before the national polls. "We have made it clear that no local government election or any other election will take place before the formation of a national government," he said in response to a query from reporters.
Addressing concerns over recent incidents of vandalism, Fakhrul stated that the government cannot evade responsibility for the unrest. He noted that such incidents had taken place near various government institutions and security forces, posing risks to law and order. "Elements of authoritarian influence remain within the administration, causing harm to the country," he said, calling for legal action against those involved and the recovery of misappropriated public funds.
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Fakhrul also raised concerns over alleged harassment of political leaders and activists through legal cases over the past 15 years. He stated that discussions had included the potential withdrawal of these cases, with an agreement reached on the matter. Additionally, he emphasised rising commodity prices as a major governance failure, noting that the interim government had assured them that efforts were underway to address the issue.
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Regarding Operation Devil Hunt, Fakhrul remarked that past operations had resulted in civilian harm and stressed the importance of ensuring that innocent individuals are not affected.
The meeting, which began at 6:05 pm, was attended by a three-member BNP delegation, including Standing Committee members Salahuddin Ahmed and Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, as confirmed by BNP&rsquo;s Media Cell in a Facebook post.
Meanwhile, a separate BNP delegation led by Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan met Chief Election Commissioner AMS Nasir Uddin and other election officials at the Election Commission office. The delegation was briefed on the commission&rsquo;s preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections.
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World South Asia Bangladesh: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also raised concerns over alleged harassment of political leaders and activists through legal cases over the past 15 years. 

Bangladesh's interim government has initiated preparations to hold the national election by December 2025, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated on February 10. Speaking to reporters following a meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the latter’s residence, Fakhrul indicated that the interim government might announce an election roadmap by February 15. He added that BNP has urged the government to expedite the election process, highlighting the need for minimal reforms based on consultations with reform commissions. Fakhrul reiterated that his party would not accept any elections before the national polls. "We have made it clear that no local government election or any other election will take place before the formation of a national government," he said in response to a query from reporters. Addressing concerns over recent incidents of vandalism, Fakhrul stated that the government cannot evade responsibility for the unrest. He noted that such incidents had taken place near various government institutions and security forces, posing risks to law and order. "Elements of authoritarian influence remain within the administration, causing harm to the country," he said, calling for legal action against those involved and the recovery of misappropriated public funds. Also read: Trial opens for suspect in Salman Rushdie attack that left author blind in one eye Fakhrul also raised concerns over alleged harassment of political leaders and activists through legal cases over the past 15 years. He stated that discussions had included the potential withdrawal of these cases, with an agreement reached on the matter. Additionally, he emphasised rising commodity prices as a major governance failure, noting that the interim government had assured them that efforts were underway to address the issue. Operation Devil Hunt Regarding Operation Devil Hunt, Fakhrul remarked that past operations had resulted in civilian harm and stressed the importance of ensuring that innocent individuals are not affected. The meeting, which began at 6:05 pm, was attended by a three-member BNP delegation, including Standing Committee members Salahuddin Ahmed and Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, as confirmed by BNP’s Media Cell in a Facebook post. Meanwhile, a separate BNP delegation led by Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan met Chief Election Commissioner AMS Nasir Uddin and other election officials at the Election Commission office. The delegation was briefed on the commission’s preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

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Kanye West, now known as Ye, has revealed in a podcast interview that he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and has now been diagnosed with autism. He shared that his wife, Bianca Censori, encouraged him to seek reevaluation. This revelation has sparked discussions about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults.

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Private jet travel, once reserved for a select few, has become more common in recent years.

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France is hosting the third AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11, bringing together world leaders and tech experts. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to co-chair discussions on AI governance and innovation.

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Bangladesh’s security forces launched “Operation Devil Hunt,” arresting 1,308 people overnight amid nationwide unrest. The interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to continue the crackdown until stability is restored.

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President Donald Trump’s offer to grant asylum to white South Africans has been rejected by Afriforum and other groups. Meanwhile, Trump has frozen U.S. aid to South Africa over the country's controversial land law.

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Meta is ramping up AI hiring while laying off thousands of employees. Reports suggest that 3,600 jobs will be slashed this week as the company shifts focus toward artificial intelligence-driven projects.

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Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. His son, Rahim Al-Hussaini, has been named Aga Khan V, continuing the Ismaili Muslim spiritual leadership. World leaders attended a service in Lisbon.

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