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Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopened but few people have crossed

Over the first four days of operations, just 36 Palestinians requiring medical care were allowed to leave for Egypt, plus 62 companions, according to United ...

France opens probe against ex-Culture Minister Lang after Epstein file dump

Jack Lang has been summoned to report on February 8 to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution ‌...

AI content on Australian tour website sends tourists chasing hot springs that don’t exist

An Australian tour company’s AI-generated article falsely promoted “Weldborough Hot Springs” in Tasmania, sending confused tourists to a town with no such at...

Polls open in Thailand as reformists, conservatives vie for power

No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.

Twitch streamer Bisscute hospitalized after katana accident on live stream

Popular streamer Bisscute suffered a severe hand injury during a live broadcast when a katana slipped from its sheath. Instinctively trying to catch the fall...

Twitch star Emiru shares thoughts on female streamers copying her style

Popular Twitch streamer Emiru sparked discussion with her recent comments about other streamers who share her distinctive look and fashion. She humorously qu...

UK considers targeting Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in new escalation against Moscow

Britain is exploring military options to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tankers, potentially opening a new front against Moscow as its oil revenues decline...

Netanyahu To Meet Trump In US On Monday To Discuss Negotiations With Iran

Iranian officials have ruled out putting Iran's missiles up for discussion

Asim Munir Pakistan Blast: মসজিদে বিস্ফোরণের নেপথ্যে কি খোদ আসিম মুনির? ভাইরাল ভিডিও ঘিরে তোলপাড়, প্রশ্ন পাকিস্তানের অন্দরেই

নয়াদিল্লি: জুম্মার নমাজ চলাকালীন তীব্র বিস্ফোরণ। মসজিদ জুড়ে ছিন্নভিন্ন হয়ে পড়েছিল শুধু লাশ। ইসলামাবাদ থেকে গতকাল ওই ছবি সামনে আসতে চমকে উঠেছিলেন সকলেই। আর ...

‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.

Suryakumar rescues India as United States threaten T20 World Cup upset

India recover from 77-6 as captain Suryakumar Yadav hits an unbeaten 84 in 29-run World Cup win against United States.

England vs Nepal: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups

England open their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal with points to prove on and off the field.

Will pro-military message bring Thailand’s ‘most hawkish’ party to power?

Thailand's border war with Cambodia has fuelled an election campaign as nationalistic sentiments surge in the country.

Epstein Files: New email shows Ghislaine Maxwell explains controversial photo of Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre

Newly released US justice records reveal a 2015 draft email in which Ghislaine Maxwell set out her account of the disputed photograph linking Prince Andrew a...

Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners, U.S. says 'work remains' to end war

As talks were underway, large swathes of the Ukrainian capital were still without heating in sub-zero temperatures, after successive Russian strikes knocked ...

Indian Teacher Who Painted Murals In Slums Wins Global Teacher Prize

Nagi also paints murals that teach literacy, science, math and history, among other topics

At least 216 terrorists, 36 civilians and 22 personnel killed in Balochistan: Pakistan Army

The Pakistan Army said that the operations were initiated in Panjgur and on the outskirts of Harnai district after credible and verified intelligence confirm...

Job scams in Saudi Arabia or UAE's Dubai, Abu Dhabi: How to spot fake offers, agents and avoid getting duped in the Gulf

Gulf job seekers face sophisticated scams, with fraudsters using AI and social media to lure victims. Authorities warn against upfront fees for visas or proc...

Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: "The most beautiful experience we can have is..."

Albert Einstein’s quote celebrates curiosity and wonder. It reminds us that not knowing everything is not a weakness. It is the starting point of creativity,...

Epstein files fallout: Why UK PM Keir Starmer is under fire

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal is creating political pressure for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his past appointment of Peter Mandelson, who is now under ...

T20 World Cup: India will travel to Colombo despite Pakistan boycott

India will send team for February 15 game against Pakistan despite boycott by confirmation.

China Trader Who Made $3 Billion On Gold Bets Big Against Silver

Silver is again sliding in Thursday trade and has tumbled more than 16%

One man killed, girl missing as Storm Leonardo hits Portugal and Spain

Leonardo is the latest in a series of half a dozen storms to batter the Iberian Peninsula this year.

Abu Dhabi prince with $20 billion fortune placed car order so big it shut down a Mercedes factory

Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan al Nahyan earned the nickname “Rainbow Sheikh” after commissioning Mercedes-Benz to build seven W126 S-Class saloons, each finished i...

Boeing's defence unit to cut 300 supply chain jobs: report

Some of the laid-off ​workers could ⁠end up filling open jobs elsewhere in the company

T20 World Cup: We're with Bangladesh, it's considered stance to boycott India game, Pakistan PM says

Pakistan has reached Colombo for its other preliminary engagements, starting with a game against the Netherlands on Saturday (February 7, 2026)

Pakistan army says it killed 216 fighters in weeklong Balochistan campaign

Military says operations that began in January degraded leadership and operational capabilities of 'terrorist' networks.

Man charged with ‘terrorism’ for bomb at Indigenous protest in Australia

The charge marks the first instance of an individual being prosecuted for this specific offence in Western Australia.

Here’s why Israel is allowing record murder rates in its Palestinian towns

Israel tolerates violence against Palestinian citizens to push them out, and weaponises anti-Semitism to pull Jews in.

India-US Trade Deal : "আমেরিকা থেকে আরও পণ্য কেনার কথা বলা হচ্ছে, 'মেক ইন ইন্ডিয়া'-র কী হল ?" বাণিজ্য চুক্তি নিয়ে একাধিক প্রশ্ন কংগ্রেসের

নয়াদিল্লি : ভারত-আমেরিকা বাণিজ্য চুক্তির বিস্তারিত তথ্য জানতে চাইল কংগ্রেস। উল্লেখযোগ্য একাধিক বিষয় নিয়ে প্রশ্ন তুলেছে তারা। কৃষিক্ষেত্রে কী পরিসর খুলল, "শূন...

What is Tulsi Gabbard hiding? A whistleblower keeps pushing a secret complaint Congress hasn’t seen

A classified whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard has been held by her agency for eight months, sparking concerns over secrecy rules and oversight. ...

Jinn in custody? Pakistan police register case against supernatural spirits for child abduction

As violence and instability spread in Syria, ISIS is reorganising and regaining strength: Rohilat Afrin

YPJ Commander-in-Chief Rohilat Afrin talks about the fighting in North and East Syria, prospects for peace and stability in the country and the future of Kur...

Did Trevor Noah just admit to insider trading on the Grammys stage? The ‘potato’ joke explained

Trevor Noah’s unscripted “potato” joke at the Grammys name-checked Polymarket and caught the attention of crypto bettors, despite no such wager existing. The...

As violence and instability spread in Syria, ISIS is reorganising and regaining strength: Rohilat Afrin

YPJ commander in chief Rohilat Afrin talks about the fighting in North and East Syria, prospects for peace and stability in the country and the future of Kur...

Epstein Files: Is Mira Nair's former husband Mitchell Epstein related to Jeffrey Epstein? Is Zohran Mamdani named?

From that single line, a web of insinuation has been spun. Surnames have been confused. Family histories misread. Her son has been dragged into a narrative t...

Pakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours, the highest toll in decades

Pakistani security forces have killed about two dozen militants in overnight raids in the insurgency-hit southwest bordering Afghanistan

Herof 2.0 explained: Balochistan is exploding again - and why it matters for Pakistan and world

Pakistan faces a deepening security crisis in Balochistan as the Baloch Liberation Army escalates its campaign through "Operation Herof. This surge impacts P...

India Holds Firm Against International Court Order On Indus Waters Treaty

The Hague-based court is proceeding as if the treaty framework remains fully operational.

Big Ticket Abu Dhabi reveals Dh15 million jackpot, weekly wins for February

Big Ticket Abu Dhabi's Series 260 offers a massive Dh15 million jackpot on March 3, 2026. February is already showering cash with daily e-draws, crowning a n...

Trump threatens legal action against Grammy host over Epstein comment

After congratulating Billie Eilish for winning the Grammy for Song of the Year for her track “Wildflower,” host Trevor Noah brought up Donald Trump and Jeffr...

Epstein Files: 3 sacred pieces of Kaaba cloth shipped to US Virgin Islands

Shocking Epstein Files reveal three sacred Kiswa pieces from Makkah's Kaaba were shipped to the convicted sex offender in 2017. Arranged via UAE-linked conta...

"I Have A Crush On You": Inside Emails In Epstein Files Related To Bill Clinton

Clinton's spokesman Angel Urena said the former US president did not send any of the emails.

Why Trump's Pick For Fed Chair Hit Gold, Silver Markets For Good Reasons

Gold and silver prices typically rise in response to instability or fears of inflation.

‘Regavim’: Israel’s new Rafah border site carries coded annexation message

Israel brands Gaza crossing with Egypt ‘Regavim’ and ‘Nekez’, terms analysts say signal a land grab and dehumanisation.

In Zimbabwe, millions choose funeral insurance over pricey medical cover

More Zimbabweans are preparing for death than survival as funeral policies are more popular than health insurance.

'You’re 100% lying': Internet explodes as Bryan Johnson defends Epstein encounter

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has sparked online debate after revealing a brief, unsettling Zoom encounter with Jeffrey Epstein eight years ago. Johnson de...

"Internal Failings": India Rejects Pakistan's "Baseless" Claims On Balochistan Attacks

Balochistan has faced a decades-long insurgency led by ethnic Baloch separatists

Grammy winners speak out against ICE

Grammy winners including Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny used their acceptance speeches to condemn ICE operations in the US.

Israel to terminate MSF work in Gaza for failing to provide Palestinian staff list

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said that they were unable to build engagement with Israeli authorities on the concrete assurances required, including that any...