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The US House has passed a sweeping sanctions bill granting executive authority to levy up to 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian hydrocarbons. Facing direct exposure as a leading consumer of Russian crude, India reaffirmed its sovereign commitment to domestic energy security while preparing to navigate fresh diplomatic headwinds with Washington.
An area stretching far beyond Nepal and Tibet, both engulfed in a devastating flood is feeling the fallout of the disaster in which 350 people have died and toll is set to rise. Citizens from a number of countries have lost their lives hence the global impact.
Nepal is facing a major humanitarian crisis after devastating flash floods swept through parts of the country, leaving hundreds dead and many people missing. Rescue and recovery operations have been intensified as authorities search for survivors and assess the extensive damage caused by the floods.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a commanding two-thirds majority in the 2026 general elections, reshaping the country’s political direction after the 2024 uprising. With the Awami League absent and a constitutional reform referendum approved, the vote marks a decisive turning point in Bangladesh’s governance landscape.
Russia has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claim that India will stop buying Russian oil. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said no such commitment has been made by New Delhi, underlining that energy decisions remain India’s sovereign choice.
An 18-year-old in Canada is charged with killing her mother and 11-year-old stepbrother in their Alberta home. The incident was followed by gunfire at a local school, though no one there was injured.
New Delhi played host to a high-level strategic meeting on February 9, 2026 where Indian…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent engagement with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie has marked a significant…
Bangladesh heads into its most pivotal election in decades on February 12, 2026, with youth voters, new political forces, and everyday economic anxieties shaping the contest. Nearly half the electorate is under 37, demanding accountability and jobs, while the absence of the Awami League has opened space for rivals and protest-born parties to compete in a truly competitive race.
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