US and Bangladesh agree trade deal
Along with a reduced tariff for most exports, clothes made in the South Asian country with American cotton will get a duty waiver The US and Bangladesh have agreed a…
February 2026
EU mulling ‘membership-lite’ for Kiev – Politico
Brussels is seeking ways to neutralize Hungary so that Ukraine could be admitted to the bloc, sources say EU officials are considering offering Ukraine a limited formal membership that would…
UK’s King Charles comments on brother’s Epstein links
The monarch has said he is concerned by new revelations of ex-Prince Andrew’s ties with the convicted sex offender The UK’s King Charles has said he will back a police…
Bangladesh heads to the polls: What’s at stake for a nation rocked by Gen Z upheaval?
The general elections and referendum will sway the South Asian country’s future governance, regional power equations, and trade trajectory General elections will be held in Bangladesh on February 12, the…
Trump threatens to block bridge to Canada
The US president has demanded ownership of “at least half” of the crossing between Ontario and Michigan President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a major new…
Armed robbers blow up van in motorway heist (VIDEO)
An armored cash transport was targeted in broad daylight in southern Italy A brazen daytime attempted robbery unfolded along the main highway linking Brindisi and Lecce in Italy’s Puglia region,…
Why didn’t China protect Venezuela from the US?
Beijing is regrouping to adapt to the new hemispheric world order, but not retreating from Latin America The US military intervention in Venezuela in January 2026 – known as Operation…
Hong Kong is China’s internal matter – analyst on Jimmy Lai sentencing
The former media tycoon has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for instigating anti-Beijing riots The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday sentenced…
Israel moves to tighten grip on West Bank – media
US President Donald Trump has earlier stressed he would not allow Israel to annex the territory Israel has moved to tighten its control over the West Bank, approving a policy…
Middle East on the brink of war: Why US-Iran talks may be the last chance for peace
As war clouds gather over Iran, will Hezbollah and the Houthis step in to defend Tehran? Another round of talks between the US and Iran is expected to be held…