Pakistan Updated 17 Feb, 2026 11:26pm Ramazan begins in UAE, Saudi Arabia as moon sighted Pakistan, several Asian and Middle Eastern states likely to start fasting on February 19
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 08:28pm Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva US President Trump said he was involved indirectly
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 04:25pm Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh’s PM Ends transition led by Muhammad Yunus after the fall of Sheikh Hasina, as Jamaat-e-Islami and rivals fill the opposition space
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 02:35pm Scotiabank unit sells stake in Israeli arms supplier Elbit after backlash Activists angered over Elbit’s role in supplying equipment used by Israel for Gaza assault
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 01:06pm China overtakes US in nuclear submarine launches, raising strategic concerns IIS report highlights rapid expansion of PLA Navy submarine fleet amid US construction delays
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 12:08pm Bangladesh MPs take oath as Tariq Rahman prepares to form govt BNP secures two-thirds majority; Tariq Rahman set to become PM
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 11:15am Rhode Island hockey game shooting kills three, wounds three Shooter dies in apparent self-inflicted gunshot; authorities investigating
World Updated 17 Feb, 2026 04:58pm Robert Duvall, ‘Tender Mercies’ Oscar winner, dies at 95 Legendary star of 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' leaves behind a remarkable legacy
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 09:56am Canada’s Carney to visit India in early March, Ontario minister says Leaders to work on trade pact aimed at doubling bilateral trade by 2030
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 09:50am Land in focus at Geneva peace talks between Russia and Ukraine US-mediated negotiations come days before invasion anniversary
World Updated 17 Feb, 2026 01:17pm Nigeria says 100 more US military personnel arrive to tackle Daesh Around 100 personnel to train and advise local forces, says defence spokesperson
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 09:36am India’s AI Summit opening in New Delhi marred by long queues, confusion Attendees report long queues, confusion and security-related disruptions
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 09:22am Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks President signals deal hopes ahead of Geneva meeting amid military buildup
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 09:08am Trump says US government to step in to protect Potomac River after sewage leak President directs FEMA to coordinate response as Maryland governor blames federal inaction
World Published 17 Feb, 2026 08:58am Guthrie family members not suspects in Arizona kidnapping, sheriff says Family cleared as investigators pursue new DNA lead in Nancy Guthrie abduction