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Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as Bangladesh's new Prime Minister, marking a significant shift after decades of female leadership. Son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, Rahman returns from exile to lead the nation following the BNP's landslide victory in the recent general elections. His appointment signals a new…

Tragedy struck a Pawtucket hockey game as a gunman killed two and critically injured three. The shooter, identified as Robert Dorgan, a transgender father, reportedly targeted family members before taking his own life. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the horrific violence that has left the community in mourning.

Olympic hockey knows all about big hits

Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi Island erupted again, shooting lava as high as 1,300 feet into the air. This eruption was particularly striking, even for a volcano that’s been active for decades. This was the 42nd episode in the current eruptive cycle, which began back in December 2024, as reported. The…

The US and Philippines are bolstering their defense in the South China Sea by deploying advanced missile systems. This move, aimed at deterring China's assertive actions, follows joint condemnation of Beijing's "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities." The allies are also increasing joint military drills and modernizing the Philippine armed…

Reverend Jackson was one of the key figures of the civil rights movement in the US in the 1960’s and fought alongside Martin Luther King Jr

A trailblazing figure in the civil rights movement and Democratic politics, Jackson championed the rights of Black, poor and working-class people with his ‘rainbow coalition’

Official says blockade on ‘shadow fleet’ would be illegal, and raises prospect of retaliation against European vessels

Group of 34 Australians who left for Australia via Damascus from the refugee camp in northeastern Syria turned back

A suicide bombing and attack by gunmen on a security post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the deaths of 11 soldiers and a child. Security forces thwarted the overnight breach attempt, later killing 12 TTP militants. The explosives-laden vehicle also damaged civilian homes, injuring seven others.

Muslims worldwide are anticipating the crescent moon sighting tonight, February 17, 2026, to mark the beginning of Ramadan 1447 AH. Saudi authorities are urging citizens to report any sightings. If confirmed, fasting begins Wednesday, February 18. Otherwise, it starts Thursday, February 19. This tradition blends science and faith, setting the…