Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed.
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Beyond pressure: What is the Trump administration’s endgame in Cuba?
As US actions fuel a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, is US President Trump seeking a deal, or to topple the government?
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Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘one single cause’: Israel
How a convicted sex offender leveraged his money and contacts to advance Israel’s agenda and his own.
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Egypt’s parliament backs economy-focused cabinet reshuffle
Shake-up brings in 13 new ministers including those overseeing planning, investment, and foreign trade.
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UN installs relief housing units for displaced families in Gaza
The United Nations has installed the first batch of relief housing units for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.
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T20 World Cup: Nepal fans light up Wankhede despite painful England loss
From families crossing borders to fans dancing in the stands, Nepalese cricket fans created a carnival atmosphere.
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Venezuela opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa released
Machado ally says 'there's a lot to talk about regarding the present and future of Venezuela' after release.
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Japan heads to polls as Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda
Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win as many as 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.
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Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister
Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti’s capital.
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‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
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For cricket-mad Bangladesh, T20 World Cup expulsion means heartbreak
As Bangladesh watch the T20 World Cup from afar, the mood in Dhaka is sombre and the players are left disappointed.
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US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech
Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/2/6/us-fcc-notice-to-broadcasters-prompts-concerns-on-curtailing-free-speech?traffic_source=rss
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Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election
The US president has praised the Hungarian leader for his hardline approach to immigration and nationalist policies.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/5/trump-endorses-prime-minister-viktor-orban-for-hungarys-april-election?traffic_source=rss
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Six British activists acquitted over raid on Israeli defence firm’s factory
Six British activists have been acquitted of aggravated burglary tied to a raid on an Israeli defence firm’s factory.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/2/4/six-british-activists-acquitted-over-raid-on-israeli-defence-firms-factory?traffic_source=rss
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US House passes $1.2 trillion spending package to end government shutdown
The spending package only funds the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, through February 13.
source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/2/3/us-house-passes-1-2-trillion-spending-package-to-end-government-shutdown?traffic_source=rss
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Who was Libya’s Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?
Saif al-Islam, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the west of the North African country.
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Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait
Israeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing on first day.
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UN welcomes reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt
Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.
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Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza in pilot
The pilot comes before Gaza residents begin to pass through the crossing on Monday, Israeli authorities say.
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Epstein email reveals plan to access Libya’s frozen state assets
Email sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 outlines what the sender described as financial and legal opportunities in Libya.
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Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities
Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
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