Russia blocks YouTube and WhatsApp
2026-02-13
Russia’s internet regulator Roskomnadzor has removed”youtube.com” from its DNS (Domain Name System) servers. If a user tries to access theContinue Reading
Bangladesh’s BNP wins big in first election since Gen Z uprising
2026-02-13
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party won a landslide parliamentary election on Friday, local TV stations showed, securing a resounding mandate inContinue Reading
Wanted man arrested after he returns to watch the Olympics
2026-02-13
A 44-year-old Slovak ice hockey fan’s love for the game appears to have led to his undoing after he wasContinue Reading
Portugal approves social media restrictions for minors
2026-02-13
Portugal’s parliament on Thursday approved a bill restricting children’s and young people’s access to online platforms and social networks. UnderContinue Reading
In their words: Bangladeshis talk about the election that could redefine the nation’s future
2026-02-12
Bangladesh’s election Thursday is the country’s most consequential. It follows youth-led protests 18 months ago that overthrew the government ofContinue Reading
France’s Macron to participate in New Delhi AI summit during India visit next week
2026-02-12
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17 to 19 and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi,Continue Reading
Pakistan can sell weapons in the Middle East, but can it sell security?
2026-02-12
As Pakistan positions itself as a regional security provider, rising militancy and economic constraints continue to test the sustainability ofContinue Reading
Brawl breaks out in Turkish Parliament over justice minister
2026-02-12
Turkey’s parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday (February 11) as a heated confrontation broke out between members of the rulingContinue Reading
‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek dies
2026-02-12
James Van Der Beek, the soft-eyed actor whose boyish good looks and earnestness landed him the leading role in ’90sContinue Reading
India tightens AI rules for social media platforms
2026-02-11
India’s Ministry of Information Technology has updated rules for the use of generative artificial intelligence on social media platforms. NowContinue Reading
Airlines start halting flights to Cuba amid US fuel blockade
2026-02-11
Which airlines have suspended services to Cuba? Two more Canadian airlines, Air Transat and WestJet, announced a halt in flightsContinue Reading
Canadian police say 10 dead in British Columbia school shooting
2026-02-11
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that 10 people, including the suspected shooter, have been killed in a shootingContinue Reading
A cup (or 2 or 3) of coffee or tea a day helps keep dementia away
2026-02-10
Coffee and tea lovers, rejoice; decaf fans, rethink. Those cups of caffeine could lower your dementia risk, new research suggests.Continue Reading
US and Bangladesh set trade deal with tariffs at 19 percent
2026-02-10
Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19 percent tariff rate with the United States under a trade agreement signed between theContinue Reading
US, Armenia sign nuclear deal during Vance visit
2026-02-10
US Vice President JD Vance and Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have agreed to collaborate in the nuclear energy sector.Continue Reading
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
2026-02-09
A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison under Beijing’s sweeping nationalContinue Reading
Pakistan’s trade deficit skyrockets by 44% amid regional tensions
2026-02-09
Dubai: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries widened sharply by 44.42% to $7.683 billion in the first half ofContinue Reading
All About Sarvam AI, India’s “Sovereign” AI That Beat Google Gemini and ChatGPT
2026-02-09
Bengaluru-based startup Sarvam AI has been making waves in the artificial intelligence (AI) community globally with its latest innovations, SarvamContinue Reading