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Trump Claims He Can Fix UN Financial Crisis 'Very Easily' Amid US Dues Standoff
As the UN warns of 'imminent financial collapse,' President Trump claims he could get countries to pay dues 'within minutes,' but the US owes nearly $4 billion.
Pakistan's Failed Terror Gambit: BLA's Resolve Exposes Security Crisis
Pakistan's attempt to unite LeT and ISKP against the Balochistan Liberation Army backfires as BLA inflicts heavy casualties, revealing a deepening insurgency.
Anoushka Shankar Misses 2026 Grammy, Chooses India Over LA Ceremony
Anoushka Shankar's "Daybreak" lost Best Global Music Performance at the 2026 Grammys to Bad Bunny. She skipped the event to be in India.
Laura Fernandez Leads Costa Rica Election on Law-and-Order Platform
Right-wing candidate Laura Fernandez leads Costa Rica's presidential vote, campaigning as successor to President Rodrigo Chaves on a security agenda.
Dalai Lama Wins Grammy for Audiobook, Yungblud & Kendrick Lamar Also Honored
The Dalai Lama wins a Grammy for his audiobook, while Kendrick Lamar makes history and Yungblud takes Best Rock Performance at the 2026 ceremony.
Bangladesh Jamaat Bars Women from Top Post, Cites Islamic Principles
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami states women cannot hold its top leadership, citing Quranic interpretation. Party officials defend the stance ahead of elections.
Japan's PM Takaichi Sparks Constitutional Debate with Snap Election Move
PM Sanae Takaichi dissolves Japan's lower house, triggering a snap election and a fierce debate over the prime minister's exclusive dissolution powers.
Portugal Launches €2.5B Aid After Deadly Storm Kristin
PM Luis Montenegro unveils a 2.5-billion-euro support package with grants, tax breaks, and loan moratoriums for Storm Kristin victims.
Heavy Snow Disrupts South Korea Commute, More Forecast for East
Heavy overnight snow disrupts Seoul commute, with advisories issued. More snow forecast for eastern and southern regions of South Korea.
Kim Jong-un Inaugurates Major Greenhouse Farm Ahead of Key Party Congress
North Korea inaugurates a major greenhouse farm in flood-hit Sinuiju, hailed by Kim Jong-un as a key achievement ahead of the ruling party's congress.
Botswana Confirms Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Near Zimbabwe Border
Botswana veterinary authorities confirm a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the northeast, prompting quarantine and movement controls near Zimbabwe.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado: Transition from Maduro 'Unstoppable'
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says US pressure is forcing change, calling for a democratic transition away from the Maduro regime.
Pope Urges US-Cuba Dialogue Amid Sanctions, Warns of "Social Chaos"
Pope Leo XIV joins Cuban Bishops in urging sincere US-Cuba dialogue to prevent violence and ease the humanitarian crisis, as tensions rise.
Bangladesh Jamaat's Hindu Candidate Masks Deeper Constitutional Barriers
A report reveals Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's constitutional clauses prevent non-Muslims from full membership, despite showcasing a Hindu candidate.
Nepal's Month-Long Madhav Narayan Fast Ends with Sacred River Ritual
A month-long Hindu fasting ritual in Bhaktapur concludes with devotees performing a sacred dip and rolling-on-ground ceremony in the Hanumante River.
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Risk Autonomy, Fuel Regional Instability: Report
Analysis warns Bangladesh's deepening ties with Pakistan threaten its strategic autonomy, regional stability, and moral standing over 1971 history.
Pakistan's Drug Crisis Undermines Socioeconomic Fabric, Report Warns
UN data reveals 6.7 million drug abusers in Pakistan, with youth vulnerable. Report calls for coordinated action to dismantle trafficking networks.
Pakistan's Policies Crush PoGB Tourism: Foreign Climbers Vanish, Economy Suffers
Foreign climbers vanish from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan as permit fees soar and visas are delayed, causing a 90% tourism drop and local economic crisis.
Indian Doctor Honoured by Indonesian Royalty with Prestigious Dato' Title
Dr. Bhargav Mallappa conferred the honorary title of Dato' by Indonesia's ancient Kutai Mulawarman royal institution, strengthening India-Indonesia ties.
US Envoy Laura Dogu Arrives in Caracas to Restore Embassy and Diplomatic Ties
New US envoy Laura Dogu arrives in Caracas as Washington aims to restore diplomatic relations and reopen its embassy after a years-long hiatus.
Bangladesh Advisor Urges Peaceful Polls as 40 Million First-Time Voters Await
Foreign Affairs Advisor Mohammad Touhid Hossain hopes Bangladesh's crucial February 12 election ends peacefully, with 40 million first-time voters.
Key Banking Reforms Stall in Bangladesh as Interim Govt Nears Exit
Critical banking reform laws remain stuck in Bangladesh, delaying central bank autonomy and governance changes urged by the IMF.
UN Faces "Imminent Financial Collapse," Guterres Warns Over Unpaid Dues
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns the organization faces imminent financial collapse due to record unpaid dues and restrictive budget rules.
UN, China Warn Pakistan Over Terror Spillover From Afghanistan
China and UN chief Guterres warn Pakistan about terrorist threats spilling over from Afghanistan, urging cooperation and expressing frustration with the Taliban.
NASA's Perseverance Rover Completes First AI-Planned Drive on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully completed its first drives on Mars planned entirely by artificial intelligence, marking a major leap in autonomous space exploration.