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UAE 2026 investment guide: Step-by-step tips to buy an off-plan property in Dubai, with costs and risks

Buying off-plan property in Dubai offers strategic entry into the market with flexible payment plans and potential price appreciation. Read on as we outline ...

Polling opens in Thai general election

No party is forecast to win an outright majority, and coalition negotiations are expected to follow the results.

"Difficult Decisions Taken": Washington Post CEO Resigns After Mass Layoffs

Will Lewis joined Washington Post in 2023

Thailand votes in early election with 3 main parties vying for power

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes for big win as polls open in national elections

Takaichi is hugely popular, but the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan for most of the last seven decades, is not

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.

UK rapper Central Cee confirms conversion to Islam and reveals new name during livestream

British rapper Central Cee has confirmed he has converted to Islam and changed his name, revealing the decision during a low-key livestream. The artist, form...

Japan votes as Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda

Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.

'Indian Consulate Will Open In Malaysia, Bring Our Nations Closer': PM Modi

The initiative was received with applause and appreciation by members of the Indian community.

For minorities, Bangladesh’s election is a litmus test of security

This plea for basic security has emerged as the overwhelming, non-partisan demand of religious minorities, who make up roughly 10% of the population, as camp...

Mohammed Yunus' Watch: The Positives And Negatives Of A Turbulent Tenure

2026 Bangladesh Election: For Muhammad Yunus, the return to Bangladesh was unexpected.

ICC in Pakistan talks to revive India T20 World Cup clash

Cricket's global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures.

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.

Bangladesh Election 2026: Key Parties And Major Issues Ahead Of Polls

2026 Bangladesh Election: The country's largest party, the Awami League, has been barred from contesting.

Epstein Files Release: Who Decides What The Public Gets To Know

Late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Key Parties Contesting Bangladesh Elections 2026

With Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League barred from contesting, the political battlefield has opened to new contenders.

Explained: Why Epstein emails have become a ticking time bomb for Keir Starmer

The immediate spark was Starmer’s decision to publicly apologise to Epstein’s victims for appointing Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United St...

How Does Bangladesh Vote, How Are Votes Counted: All You Need To Know

Over 1.2 million Bangladeshis have registered for postal voting

India-US Trade Deal, With 18% Reciprocal Tariff, To Be Signed By Mid-March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump (File).

US And Russia Enter Uncertain Era As Key Nuclear Pact Expires

Trump will decide the path forward on nuclear arms control, White House said.

Video: Bangladesh’s election and the return of banned Jamaat-e-Islami

For the first time in Bangladesh's history, the country’s largest Muslim party has a chance of taking power.

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.

New Czech government of populist PM Babiš survives parliamentary no-confidence vote

The controversy revolved around President Petr Pavel's refusal to appoint a government Minister representing the right-wing Motorists for Themselves Euro-ske...

IOC elects first female member from Iran to join exclusive global Olympic body

Soraya Aghaei is now the youngest representative and the 107th member of the IOC by a 95-2 vote as just the third-ever Iranian representative and the first s...

'Running on a platform of shutting down temples': Hindu leader says Republican loss in Texas local election not surprising

Bipartisan interest in making sure India-U.S. relationship is strong, ties vital for global peace: top American leaders

The Consulate General of India in New York hosted a special reception in New York on January 31 to commemorate the 77th Republic Day of India

Bangladesh election: What’s at stake for India, China, Pakistan?

The South Asian nation heads to the polls on February 12, almost two years after the 2024 student-led uprising.

Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.

Laura Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica’s presidential election

Preliminary results show Laura Fernandez poised to win a presidential race dominated by rising drug-related violence.

PM Modi reiterates India’s continued support for Palestinians

Foreign Ministers of Arab countries called on PM Narendra Modi, who appreciated their role in supporting peace and stability in West Asia.

PM Modi reiterates India’s continued support for Palestinians

Foreign Ministers of Arab countries called on PM Narendra Modi, who appreciated their role in supporting peace and stability in West Asia

Gagan Thapa | The Young Turk

The 49-year-old Nepali Congress leader says he is ready to carry the generational change within the country’s oldest party to governance if he is voted to power

Volkanovski wins featherweight title defence against Lopes at UFC 325

Alexander Volkanovski retains his UFC featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Diego Lopes in Australia.

A vote for continuity? What to know for Costa Rica’s presidential election

Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.

Pokemon card event at controversial shrine to Japanese war dead cancelled after China protests

The Yasukuni Shrine honours Japan's 2.5 million war dead, including convicted war criminals. Countries that were targets of Japanese aggression, especially C...

UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for February 2026

Fuel prices in the UAE will be lower in February 2026. Motorists will pay less for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 petrol. Diesel prices also see a reduc...

Trump administration to add roughly 65,000 H-2B guest worker visas this year

The Trump administration is releasing an additional 65,000 H-2B seasonal guest worker visas, nearly doubling the annual allocation. This move aims to allevia...

Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party

Myanmar's military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed during election period.