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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 ...

Bangladesh Awami League Hindu leader Ramesh Chandra Sen dies in jail, raising custodial treatment concerns

Ramesh Chandra Sen, a senior Hindu leader of Bangladesh Awami League, died in Dinajpur District Jail. This incident raised concerns about the treatment of po...

Polling opens in Thai general election

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

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.

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.

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...

Attacks leave 30 dead in Nigeria's Benue State

Armed bandits killed at least 13 traders on Friday (February 7, 2026) afternoon in Anwase, a village in the Kwande area, local government official Ibi Andrew...

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 ...

Bangladesh News: বাংলাদেশে হেফাজতে থাকাকালীন রহস্যমৃত্যু হিন্দু নেতা-প্রাক্তন মন্ত্রীর, ‘খুন করা হয়েছে’, বলছেন হাসিনা

নয়াদিল্লি: জেলবন্দি অবস্থায় রহস্যমৃত্যু বাংলাদেশের প্রাক্তন মন্ত্রী, বাংলাদেশের রাজনীতিতে অন্যতম শীর্ষস্থানীয় হিন্দু নেতা রমেশচন্দ্র সেনের। রাজনীতিতে বরাবর ন...

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

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

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.

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.

Viral Video: সিম কার্ড গলিয়ে সোনা বের করলেন যুবক, আবর্জনা থেকে ২৬ লক্ষ টাকা লাভ, ভিডিও ভাইরাল

নয়াদিল্লি: ফেলে দেওয়া সিম কার্ড কুড়িয়ে এনে জড়ো করেছিলেন। সেই সব সিমকার্ড থেকে খুঁটে খুঁটে বের করলেন সোনা। হেলাফেলা করার ব্যাপার নয় মোটেই। কারণ পরিত্যক্ত সি...

Pakistan Blast : নমাজের সময় বিস্ফোরণ ইসলামাবাদের মসজিদে, নিহত অন্তত ৬৯; জখম ১৬৯

ইসলামাবাদ : ফের বিস্ফোরণ পাকিস্তানে। ইসলামাবাদের মসজিদে জোরাল আত্মঘাতী বোমা বিস্ফোরণে অন্তত ৬৯ জনের মৃত্যু হয়েছে বলে খবর পাওয়া যাচ্ছে। আহত ১৬৯। নিহতের সংখ্যা...

Key Parties Contesting Bangladesh Elections 2026

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

Kuwait announces shorter working hours for government employees during Ramadan 2026

Kuwaiti government employees will now work a shorter four-and-a-half-hour day during Ramadan, with flexible start times between 8:30 am and 10:30 am. This ne...

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

Over 1.2 million Bangladeshis have registered for postal voting

Kuwait issues new Ramadan donation rules: Cash banned, Mosque collection prohibited

Kuwait has introduced strict new rules for Ramadan 2026 charitable donations, prohibiting cash collections in mosques and public spaces. Fundraising is limit...

T20 World Cup 2026 quiz: How well do you know cricket’s shortest format?

Test your knowledge in our quiz about the ICC T20 World Cup, as the 2026 edition is staged in India and Sri Lanka.

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.

Abu Dhabi’s Nutri-Mark initiative explained: What it is, how will it transform food labels and health choices in 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched "Nutri-Mark," a pioneering front-of-pack nutrition labelling system using A-E grades to guide consumers and encourage healthier food p...

GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf

Travellers will soon experience easier journeys across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. A unified tourist visa is set to launch in 2026. T...

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)

I praise India for having assumed leadership for AI Impact Summit: UN chief Guterres

Secretary General Guterres will be travelling to India to attend the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 that will be held on February 19-20 in New Delhi

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...

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...

Trump-Modi: ভারত-মার্কিন বাণিজ্য-চুক্তি "চূড়ান্ত", ট্রাম্পের ঘোষণায় ধন্যবাদ মোদির, কত কমল শুল্ক ?

নয়াদিল্লি: ভারত-মার্কিন বাণিজ্যচুক্তি "চূড়ান্ত", ট্রাম্পের ঘোষণায় ধন্যবাদ মোদির। সোমবার ভারতের প্রধানমন্ত্রী মোদি এবং মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ট্রাম্পের সঙ্গে ফো...

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

India-UAE travel gets budget-friendly: Air India Express launches mega sale with flight tickets under Dh350

Air India Express has launched a massive sale, slashing one-way fares between the UAE and India to as low as AED 320 for travel throughout 2026. This promoti...

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...

Will Saudi Arabia schools stay open in Ramadan 2026? Ministry of Education new rules explained

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education has outlined attendance rules for Ramadan 2026, ensuring schools remain open with adjusted timings to support fasting st...

Grammy Awards 2026: Justin Bieber flaunts abs, tattoos as he performs 'Yukon' on stage

The popstar was in the race for four awards this year, incluing, Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for SWAG, Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Daises’,...

Flying taxis in downtown Dubai? Residents get a shock preview near Dubai Mall

Dubai is set to launch commercial air taxi operations in early 2026, connecting key vertiports and offering a swift alternative to ground travel. This initia...

Are Moltbook's AI Agents Truly Autonomous? Here's What Expert Says

Moltbook was launched in January 2026 by developer Matt Schlicht.

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.

UAE weather forecast: Will fog, rain disrupt commute?

Residents and visitors in the UAE can expect a mix of humidity-driven fog and pleasant daytime warmth on February 02, 2026. The National Centre of Meteorolog...

Top US-India Industry Bodies Cheer Union Budget 2026, Call For Faster Executions

Tariff rationalisation also drew praise.

Ramadan 2026: Will the month of fasting begin from Wed, Feb 18 or Thurs, Feb 19?

Muslims worldwide are anticipating 2026 Ramadan's start with great pomp and show. Do astronomical calculations point to Wednesday, February 18 or Thursday, F...

Grammy winners 2026: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and ICE criticism

Here’s a look at the top winners of the night at the Grammy Awards.

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.

Tax revolution in the UAE: E-invoicing will change how you get paid, no more manual VAT fixes

UAE businesses face a major digital overhaul in 2026-2027 with a new e-invoicing system. Starting July 2026, companies will transition from paper to structur...

Polls open in Costa Rica as centre-right populists aim to extend mandate

Laura Fernandez, President Chaves's protege and ex-chief of staff, is frontrunner and could avoid April 5 run-off.

Iran hit by 5.3-magnitude earthquake, UAE confirms no damage

A moderate 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers. While causing minor cosmetic damage in Ira...

Abu Dhabi introduces pet registration rule, Dh1,000 fine for unregistered dogs and cats

Abu Dhabi has launched a mandatory digital pet registration system, effective February 3, 2026, requiring all cats and dogs to be microchipped and documented...

Venezuelan Oil: ‘ইরান নয়, ভেনিজু়য়েলা থেকে তেল কিনবে ভারত’, ঘোষণা ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্পের

নয়াদিল্লি: বাণিজ্যশুল্ক নিয়ে দরাদরির মধ্যেই ভেনিজ়ুয়েলা থেকে তেল কিনতে প্রস্তাব দেওয়া হয়েছিল। সেই নিয়ে এবার মুখ খুললেন আমেরিকার প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প। ...