International
Bangladesh Appoints UK Law Firm for Arbitration Against Adani; Niko to Pay $42M Compensation
Bangladesh appoints a British law firm to represent BPDB in a significant international arbitration against Adani over disputed coal pricing. In a separate case, Niko Resources has been ordered to pay $42 million to Bangladesh for the Chhatak gas field blowouts in 2005.
February 1, 2026
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The Word ‘Indian’ Is Becoming a Slang in South Asia and Beyond
In parts of South Asia and increasingly in online spaces in the Western world, the word “Indian” is being used as slang with negative or mocking connotations, marking a noticeable shift from its traditional role as a neutral national identifier.
February 1, 2026
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Bangladesh Navy's Warship to Be Upgraded with Turkish Collaboration
Bangladesh Navy's missile-equipped frigate, Banooja Khalid Bin Walid, is set for a significant upgrade through a government-to-government agreement with Turkey, worth 650 crore taka.
February 1, 2026
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Trump Announces India-Venezuela Oil Pivot to Squeeze Russia and Iran
In a major reshuffling of global energy markets, President Donald Trump has announced that India has agreed to shift its oil procurement from Iran and Russia to Venezuela.
February 1, 2026
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Hamas Warns of ‘Serious Consequences’ as Gaza Ceasefire Cracks
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya has issued a stern warning to Israel, stating that repeated violations of the October ceasefire will lead to a major escalation.
February 1, 2026
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Iran, China, and Russia to Launch ‘Maritime Security Belt’ Drills Amid U.S. Threats
Tehran has announced the eighth edition of its joint naval exercises with Beijing and Moscow, set for mid-February in the northern Indian Ocean.
February 1, 2026
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Deadly DR Congo Mine Collapse Leaves Over 200 Dead
A catastrophic landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine has claimed the lives of at least 200 people, including miners, market women, and children. Triggered by heavy seasonal rains, the disaster has decimated a site responsible for 15% of the world’s supply of minerals essential for global electronics.
January 31, 2026
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Venezuela Announces Mass Amnesty and Shutdown of Notorious ‘El Helicoide’ Prison
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has proposed a sweeping amnesty law to release hundreds of political prisoners, signaling a major shift in the country's judicial landscape. In a symbolic move to "heal the wounds" of decades of conflict, she also ordered the closure of El Helicoide, a facility long associated with state-sponsored torture.
January 31, 2026
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355 Bullets: The Forensic Investigation into the Killing of Hind Rajab
A detailed forensic analysis has confirmed that 6-year-old Hind Rajab and six of her family members were killed when an Israeli tank fired 355 bullets into their vehicle at close range. The investigation further reveals that an ambulance sent to rescue the trapped child was also targeted and destroyed by a tank shell, killing two paramedics.