London/IBNS: Former UK royal Prince Andrew has been arrested at his temporary residence on the Sandringham estate amid an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office, according to reports.
Seoul/IBNS: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his brief but dramatic imposition of martial law in December 2024, a move the court ruled amounted to rebellion against the state.
Prime Minister Mark Carney recently unveiled Canada's first Defence Industrial Strategy, a bold initiative to ramp up domestic defence manufacturing and generate 125,000 jobs.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified sharply, with senior officials and analysts warning that a large-scale military confrontation could erupt within days and stretch on for weeks, even as diplomatic talks continue, according to a report by digital media Axios.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified sharply, with senior officials and analysts warning that a large-scale military confrontation could erupt within days and stretch on for weeks, even as diplomatic talks continue, according to a report by Axios.
Russia on Wednesday dismissed the US’ assertion that India has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil, saying it has “no reason” to believe New Delhi has changed its position on energy purchases.
In the aftermath of the Bangladesh general election, a new political jibe has taken hold on social media.
Islamabad/IBNS: Fresh protests swept across Pakistan on Wednesday as Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), intensified agitation over concerns about his deteriorating eyesight, escalating political tensions in the country.
The large-scale disclosure of materials known as the “Epstein Files” has revealed “disturbing and credible evidence” of what independent human rights experts describe as a possible global criminal enterprise involving systematic sexual abuse, trafficking and exploitation of women and girls.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman on the sidelines of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly ran toward the US Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun, authorities said.
The second round of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran is underway in Geneva, as both sides attempt to resolve tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Tarique Rahman, who led BNP to victory in the general polls held last week after months of political uncertainty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's exit from Bangladesh amid widespread violence on August 5, 2024, took oath as the PM on Tuesday.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have arrested an Indian national who is accused of multiple offences, including sexually assaulting a minor.
Several former cricket captains, including 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, have written a joint letter to the Pakistani government urging it to ensure proper medical care and dignified treatment for jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus once again stirred debate by invoking the term “Seven Sisters” — a reference to India’s northeastern states — without naming India, while highlighting the region’s “immense economic potential” in his farewell address.
Afghanistan’s passport continues to rank as the weakest globally, according to the February 2026 Henley Passport Index.
A Pakistani court this month gave the custody of a 13-year-old Christian girl to the man who had kidnapped, converted her to Islam and married her, media reports said.
The separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that it is holding seven members of Pakistan’s security forces and has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Islamabad to negotiate a prisoner exchange.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir was seen in a viral video being stopped by a security official during an event in Munich, Germany, after he was reportedly asked to visibly display his identity card.
Munich: Around 200,000 people gathered in Munich on Saturday to protest Iran’s crackdown on anti-government demonstrations, according to police estimates.
Munich: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said he saw signs of easing tensions in transatlantic relations following the first day of the Munich Security Conference.
The US Central Command has announced that its forces conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria between February 3 to February 12.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India has assured Washington that it will refrain from purchasing any additional Russian oil, amid fresh US sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, media reports said.
Tarique Rahman, who led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) back to power after returning to the country following 17 years in exile, has pledged to prioritise justice and the rule of law as the cornerstone of his administration.
Dhaka/IBNS: Tasnim Jara, who had emerged as a prominent face during the July uprising against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, hoped to usher in political and structural change in Bangladesh.
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh’s closely watched national elections, which marked a dramatic political shift with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerging victorious and ending the Awami League’s long dominance, also saw the electoral fortunes of several controversial and anti-India figures unfold.
The BJP has won a seat in Bangladesh’s general elections — but it is not India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The victor represents the Bangladesh Jatiya Party.
At least two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment and a third jailed for their roles in a foiled ISIS-inspired terrorist plot targeting the Jewish community in Greater Manchester.
The United States government has confirmed that Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to plotting the murder of a U.S. citizen in New York City.
