China is increasing its economic and defense presence in Bangladesh as India ties cool after political change, but experts say Dhaka will still need both neighb

An AI-generated video showing Assam’s chief minister in a violent scene caused outrage, debate on hate speech, and fresh concern about misuse of AI in politics

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse use a televised message on Super Bowl Sunday to demand full release of court files and transparency from U.S. authorities

Italian prosecutors place Glovo’s delivery arm under court supervision after claims riders were underpaid and treated like employees without proper rights

UK PM Keir Starmer fights to keep his job as Mandelson–Epstein links spark party anger, resignations, and a growing leadership crisis in Labour ranks

India–US trade pact lowers barriers on some farm goods. Poultry and exporters may gain, but oilseed and cotton farmers fear price pressure and losses

Venezuelan opposition says Juan Pablo Guanipa was kidnapped hours after release, raising new fears about safety, rights, and political freedom

EU regulators accuse Meta of blocking AI rivals on WhatsApp and warn of emergency action, raising new questions about competition and fair access in AI markets

Thousands protest across Australia during Israeli President Herzog’s visit, as Gaza war anger grows and police deploy heavy security in Sydney and Melbourne.

Pakistan tells ICC it may drop India match boycott in T20 World Cup 2026 if three demands on compensation, fees and hosting rights are accepted

Russian drone strikes in eastern and southern Ukraine killed three people, including a mother and child, and injured many others

Two South Korean Army pilots died after an AH-1S Cobra helicopter crashed during a training drill. Flights of the same model are now halted for safety checks