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Indian national gets 24 yrs sentence for plotting Pannun's assassination

In 2024, the MEA confirmed that the individual named in the case in the foiled assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist Pannun was no longer an employee of the government of India

China could end Russia-Ukraine war with one call, says US Nato envoy

China and Russia have forged an even tighter partnership since the start of the war, and Russia relies on China for critical parts and components for drones and other war material

Maduro raid shows 'full might of US military', means 'we are feared': Trump

Addressing soldiers and their families at Fort Bragg, one of the world's largest military bases, Trump declared, 'Your commander in chief supports you totally'

German Chancellor calls for reset with US as old global order crumbles

Merz warned the US could not go it alone but also said Europe must beef up its own defences and mentioned confidential talks with France on nuclear deterrence

Dubai port giant DP World replaces chairman Sulayem named in Epstein files

DP World has long been a pillar of the economy of the Middle Eastern city. DP World is a logistics giant that runs the Jebel Ali port in Dubai and operates terminals in other ports around the world

Goldman Sachs' lawyer Ruemmler resigns after ties with Epstein surfaces

Up until her resignation, Ruemmler repeatedly tried to distance herself from the emails and other correspondence

Trump's repeal of climate finding could spark wave of lawsuits in US

The Environmental Protection Agency is set this week to repeal a 2009 scientific determination known as the endangerment finding, which has been the foundation for federal climate regulations

Trump admin reaches trade deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost investment

The deal comes ahead of President Donald Trump's planned visit to China in April and suggests a deepening economic relationship between the US and Taiwan

Wall Street heads for weekly losses as tech jitters offset inflation relief

Cooling inflation lifts Wall Street, but tech rout on AI fears caps gains; S&P 500, Dow head for worst weekly drop since November

Datanomics: New Bangladesh govt faces muted growth, high inflation

From 2019 to 2024, Bangladesh beat India in terms of per capita income

B'desh voters back reform proposals in referendum: What changes lie ahead?

A majority of Bangladeshi voters supported the reform package in Thursday's vote, paving the way for the next Parliament to act on proposed constitutional changes under the July National Charter

Indian national likely to plead guilty to failed murder plot against Pannun

Nikhil Gupta is accused of plotting to assassinate an American citizen. Prosecutors have argued it mirrors similar efforts against Sikhs, including the killing of one in Canada

Strategic affairs experts say Bangladesh poll results are good news

After landslide poll win, BNP reiterates demand for Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India, seeks "equal and respectful" ties with New Delhi

Aluminium prices drop to one-week low on report Trump may ease tariffs

Aluminium hits one-week low on reports US may ease tariffs, while copper, zinc and nickel fall amid profit-taking and risk-off sentiment ahead of Lunar New Year

'Misanthropic and evil': Elon Musk takes swipe at Anthropic in AI bias row

Elon Musk criticised Anthropic after its major fundraising announcement, accusing the company's AI systems of bias and intensifying an ongoing rivalry between the two firms

Next round of peace talks on Ukraine is set for next week: Kremlin

Kremlin says next Ukraine peace talks will be held next week, as reports suggest a possible US-proposed trilateral meeting in Miami

Activists demand monarchy's restoration as Nepal's ex-king lands at airport

Supporters defy prohibitory orders at Kathmandu airport as former King Gyanendra arrives, demanding restoration of monarchy ahead of March 5 general election

Limiting access to global technology could backfire on EU, warns Google

Google has warned that Europe's push to reduce reliance on foreign tech could slow innovation and growth, urging the EU to stay open to global digital tools while building its own capabilities

New AI panel to give insights on opportunities, risks and impacts: UN chief

It will issue an annual report containing evidence-based scientific assessments that synthesise and analyse existing research related to the technology's opportunities, risks and impacts

2 killed, one injured in shooting at South Carolina State University

Investigators were on site and law enforcement was patrolling the campus and areas nearby