After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push...

While sticking to their positions, Putin and Zelenskyy have praised U.S. mediation and tried to curry favor with Trump.

While sticking to their positions, Putin and Zelenskyy have praised U.S. mediation and tried to curry favor with Trump.

World 22 Feb, 2026

Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit

Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit

India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years.

India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years.

World 20 Feb, 2026

Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison

Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in...

Khan, who has faced multiple trials since then, has said all the charges against him were politically motivated.

Khan, who has faced multiple trials since then, has said all the charges against him were politically motivated.

World 20 Feb, 2026

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran has said the current talks should only focus on its nuclear program, which the U.S. bombed back in June.

Iran has said the current talks should only focus on its nuclear program, which the U.S. bombed back in June.

World 19 Feb, 2026

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed Wednesday by Parliament to form her second Cabinet, following last week's landslide election win that she hopes will allow a hard-right move to the country's policies. All previous ministers are expected to be retained.

World 18 Feb, 2026

Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war

Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4...

Trump described the Geneva meeting as “big talks.”

Trump described the Geneva meeting as “big talks.”

World 17 Feb, 2026

Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win

Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman.

World 17 Feb, 2026

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs

From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world.

From generative AI tools that can produce text and images to advanced systems used in defense, health care and climate modeling, AI has become a central focus for governments and corporations across the world.

World 16 Feb, 2026

Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine

Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine

Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work.

Zelenskyy also questioned how the concept of a free economic zone would work.

World 15 Feb, 2026

Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival

Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival

Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals.

Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals.

World 15 Feb, 2026

Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising

Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024...

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.

World 13 Feb, 2026

Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear

Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is...

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that another round of talks was expected “soon” but gave no further details.

World 12 Feb, 2026

Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina

Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted...

Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.

Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.

World 12 Feb, 2026

A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington

A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington

From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began.

From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began.

World 10 Feb, 2026

Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11 attacks

Pakistan says Afghanistan has created conditions 'similar to or worse than' pre-9/11...

Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however.

Pakistan has not shared full details about the involvement of the bomber’s family, however.

World 09 Feb, 2026

US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says

US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy...

If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added.

If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added.

World 08 Feb, 2026

Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears

Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears

“No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.”

“No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.”

World 05 Feb, 2026

Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks

Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks

There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks.

There has been a lack of clarity about how long Putin had promised to observe a pause on power grid attacks.

World 04 Feb, 2026

Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries

Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its...

China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods,

China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods,

World 02 Feb, 2026

Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed

Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants...

Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad.

Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government in Islamabad.

World 01 Feb, 2026