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February 17, 2026 9:55 PM
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Legendary Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, along with 12 other former international captains, have expressed deep concern about jailed cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan's deteriorating health. The group of fourteen former captains wrote a letter, urging the Pakistan government to...
February 17, 2026 9:50 PM
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman, Tarique Rahman, took oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, marking a fresh political chapter after nearly 18 months of uncertainty under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to the ...
February 17, 2026 9:35 PM
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A second round of talks between Iran and the United States, over Tehran's nuclear programme, has concluded in Geneva, Switzerland. Talking to the media after the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that Iran and the United States reached an understanding on the main guiding princi...
February 17, 2026 6:41 PM
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Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 59 people in Madagascar and forced more than 16 thousand residents from their homes, according to the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Authorities reported 15 people missing and 804 injured, while nearly 4 lakh 24 thousand people have been affected...
February 17, 2026 12:22 PM
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The newly elected members of parliament (MPs) of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) took the oath of office at the Jatiya Sangsad this morning. However, they did not take an oath as members of the Constitution Reform Council, reports a leading local Daily. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir...
February 17, 2026 10:09 AM
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Ukrainian and Russian officials are to meet in Switzerland for a second round of talks brokered by US President Donald Trump. The two-day meeting, kicking off today, is expected to mirror negotiations held earlier this month in Abu Dhabi, with representatives from Washington, Kyiv and Moscow in atte...
February 17, 2026 8:37 AM
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva for a second round of nuclear talks with the United States today, as tensions persist amid a US military buildup in the region. According to Tehran, the negotiations will be indirect and mediated by Oman. Washington has indicated it wants broa...
February 17, 2026 8:40 AM
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will attend the swearing-in ceremony of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister of Bangladesh in Dhaka today. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will also be present on the occasion. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led alliance has secured landslide victory in recent ...
February 17, 2026 7:27 AM
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The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is underway at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The five-day Summit is the first-ever global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South. World leaders from twenty nations are attending the event. Artificial Intelligence is a key enabler of India’s development journey, st...
February 17, 2026 2:31 PM
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A team of doctors has reported an improvement in the eyesight of jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan, as well as the condition of his eye, after examining him. The examination was done by two doctors, following the Supreme Court's order to allow a detailed medical check-up of the former Pakist...
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