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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

Europe rethinks nuclear weapons after Trump delivers reality check

Europe has been fighting to keep hostile US in Nato while countries race to rearm and now for first time since Cold War, European capitals are discussing how to develop their own nuclear deterrent

Multilateralism has role to play in tumultuous times: World Bank president

"The private sector and private capital mobilisation, combined with the money you can get from the public sector, combined with philanthropy, that's a good combination to work with," Banga said

Another US' aircraft carrier likely being sent to Middle East amid tensions

The move by the USS Gerald R Ford will put two carriers and their accompanying warships in the region as Trump increases pressure on Iran to make a deal over its nuclear programme

Bangladesh elections 2026: Tarique Rahman-led BNP wins majority in polls

Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party claimed victory in Bangladesh's 2026 elections as counting continued; PM Narendra Modi congratulated Rahman and said India looks forward to closer ties

S Korea's drone regret sensible, but insufficient: N Korean leader's sister

North Korea threatened retaliation last month after accusing South Korea of launching a surveillance drone flight in September and again in January

'It is going to be very traumatic': Trump threatens Iran over nuclear deal

Trump emphasised the need for a nuclear deal with Iran, warning that failure to reach one would bring a 'very traumatic' outcome

Political scion Tarique Rahman set to lead Bangladesh after BNP win

Rahman, 60, is the eldest son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman, the founder of the BNP who was assassinated in 1981

Citigroup raises CEO Jane Fraser's pay 22% to $42 million after stock surge

The compensation includes $1.5 million base, $6.1 million of a cash incentive award and the rest in stock awards

Will Bangladesh emerge as South Asia's new strategic power player?

Bangladesh is central to India's security, bordering its sensitive northeastern states. For China, it's a significant node in its Belt and Road Initiative

US senators seek answers from FAA, Pentagon on Texas airspace closure

Administration officials, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, have said the shutdown occurred because of Mexican cartel drones that breached the US airspace

US companies paid nearly 90% of 2025 tariff costs, says NY Fed study

Using data through November 2025, the study finds that about 94 per cent of the tariff costs were passed through to US firms and consumers in the first eight months of the year

CIA targets Chinese military officials in latest online recruitment bid

The CIA released a Mandarin video depicting a fictional Chinese officer who contacts the agency after witnessing qualified leaders purged and replaced by inexperienced officials accused of corruption